State Rep. Joe Emrick | Pennsylvania 137th Legislative District
State Rep. Joe Emrick | Pennsylvania 137th Legislative District
Seven fire and emergency medical services companies in Pennsylvania's 137th District have been awarded grants through the 2023-24 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program. Representative Joe Emrick announced the funding, emphasizing its importance for local operations.
“I’m grateful to announce the approval of these grants for our local fire and EMS companies,” said Emrick. “In time of need, these companies are right there to support and protect, so this state funding will contribute to their life-saving operations.”
The grant recipients include:
- Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company (Fire) - $16,173.90
- Hanover Township Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) - $15,000
- Hecktown Volunteer Fire Company #No. 1 - $15,000
- Palmer Municipal Fire Department - $16,951.99
- Suburban EMS Inc. - $14,725
- Tatamy Fire Company - $13,061.55
- Upper Nazareth Fire Department - $15,000
The grants can be used for facility upgrades, equipment purchases, debt reduction, training and certification programs, education and public outreach initiatives, recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, fire companies were eligible to apply for construction savings accounts for new facility construction.
This ongoing funding program was established by the General Assembly and is funded by slot machine gaming proceeds rather than General Fund tax revenue. The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency administers the program with applications processed through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). Funding amounts depend on recipients filing their grant agreements with OSFC.
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