Nine fire and emergency medical services companies in the 176th Legislative District have been awarded over $126,000 through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for 2024-25. Representative Jack Rader announced the funding, highlighting its importance for local fire and ambulance services.
“I am grateful we can offer these state grants to our local fire and ambulance services, helping to ensure they can continue their essential, life-saving work in communities throughout the 176th District,” said Rader.
The grants support projects such as construction or renovation of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, training, or debt reduction. The program is funded by slot machine gaming proceeds rather than General Fund tax revenue.
The grant recipients include Jackson Township Volunteer Fire Company with $15,031; Kunkletown Volunteer Fire Company with $12,234; Lehigh Valley Health Network Emergency Medical Services with $15,000; Pocono Mountain Regional EMS with $15,000; Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Company with $13,525; Polk Township Volunteer Fire Company with $14,170; Tobyhanna Township Bureau of Fire-Station 44 with $12,234; Tunkhannock Township Volunteer Fire Company with $12,664; and West End Fire Company of Brodheadsville receiving the highest amount at $16,322.
Administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and processed through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC), all applicants meeting OSFC requirements receive funding. A grant agreement must be filed to obtain funds.
