Feb. 13, 2024
HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 124th Legislative District will collectively receive $406,084 in state grants to support their public safety mission.
“I’ve met with many EMTs, paramedics and firefighters, and I know they stand ready to help the rest of us at a moment’s notice,” Barton said. “They’ve made it clear to me that in order for them to continue their brave service, they need help, so getting this funding to our first responders is important for everyone.”
The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not General Fund tax revenue.
Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt. All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OFSC to receive their grants.
The grants were awarded as follows:
• Hamburg Emergency Medical Services Inc.: $15,000.
• Hamburg Volunteer Forest Fire Crew Inc.: $13,061.55.
• Kempton Fire Company Inc.: $16,757.46.
• Kutztown Fire and Rescue Inc.: $15,590.33.
• Shartlesville Community Fire Company No. 1: $15,006.77.
• Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $14,228.68.
• Union Fire Company No. 1 of Hamburg: $15,201.29.
• American Hose Company No. 1: $16,951.99.
• Auburn Fire Company: $13,061.55.
• Auburn Fire Company Ambulance Service: $15,000.
• Citizens Fire Company No. 1: $15,784.85.
• Coaldale Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $15,006.77.
• Community Fire Company New Ringgold: $13,645.11.
• Community Fire Company No. 1 of Landingville: $13,450.59.
• Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company No. 1: $15,201.29.
• Delano Fire Company No. 1: $13,450.59.
• Friendship Hose Company No. 1: $14,812.24.
• Hometown Fire Company No. 1: $26,450.59.
• Mary D Fire Company Inc.: $26,645.11.
• New England Fire Company No. 1: $15,590.33.
• No. 1 Emergency and Rescue Squad: $14,034.16.
• Penn Mahoning Ambulance Association Inc.: $15,000.
• Ryan Township Emergency and Rescue Squad Inc.: $10,000.
• Ryan Township Fire Company: $16,951.99.
• South Ward Fire Company Inc.: $15,201.29.
• Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association Inc.: $15,000.
Rep. Jamie Barton
124th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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