Shenandoah area fire, EMS agencies to receive $100k in grants

SHENANDOAH – First responders in the Greater Shenandoah Area are receiving over $100,000 in grants from the state, part of nearly $900,000 awarded in the Sentinel coverage area.

Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner announced the grant awards earlier this week.

“Our firefighters and EMS personnel selflessly dedicate themselves to keeping our communities safe, often with limited resources,” said State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook. “This funding is a testament to the Shapiro Administration’s commitment to ensuring that fire companies and EMS agencies—both career and volunteer—have the tools they need to do their jobs effectively and safely.”

“I’m thankful so many local fire and EMS companies were awarded these highly competitive funds,” said State Senator Dave Argall (R-29). “These grants are well-deserved and will help our brave first responders with their critically important and dangerous jobs.”

Argall’s office said over $1.6 Million is coming to Schuylkill County.

“The brave men and women of our Fire and EMS companies are at the forefront of keeping our families and communities safe,” said State Rep. Tim Twardzik (R-123). “This funding ensures first responders have the necessary resources and equipment to continue their life-saving work and respond effectively to emergencies. It is also my hope that these grants will inspire more individuals to volunteer and serve their neighbors.”

“We deeply appreciate the tireless efforts and commitment of our first responders, whose exceptional work keeps communities throughout the 116th District safe,” State Rep. Dane Watro (R-116) said. “Many companies face financial challenges and struggle with raising money, making this annual state initiative a reliable source of funding, enabling them to continue their crucial life-saving duties.”

The grant awards can go towards the purchase or repair of equipment, training, debt reduction, or the construction or renovation of a station.

All grants come from slot machine gaming proceeds, Watro’s office said.

Schuylkill County

Shenandoah

• Columbia Hose and Steam Fire Company No. 1 – $12,879
• Defender Hose Company – $12,018
• Phoenix Fire Company No. 2 – $12,879.
• Rescue Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 – $14,601.
• Shenandoah Community Ambulance Association – $45,000.

Mahanoy City

• Citizens Fire Company 2 – $13,740.
• Good American Hose Company No. 3 – $12,449.
• Humane Fire Company No. 1 – $12,018.
• Mahanoy City Emergency Medical Services – $12,913.
• Washington Hook and Ladder No. 1 – $13,095.
• West End Fire and Rescue – $14,385.

West Mahanoy Township

• Heights Fire Company No. 1 – $12,234.
• William Penn Fire Company No. 1 – $13,310.
• Altamont Fire Company – $13,955.06

East Union Township

• Sheppton Oneida Volunteer Fire Company – $12,234.

Ringtown

• Ringtown Valley Fire and Rescue Company – $12,234.

McAdoo

• McAdoo Fire Company Inc. – $39,892.
• McAdoo Fire Company Inc. and Ambulance Association – $15,000.

Ashland

• American Hose Company $12,879.17
• Washington Fire Company Community Ambulance $15,000.00
• Washington Fire Company No 1 $14,600.59

Gilberton

• American Hose Company 2 $13,309.52
• Continental Hose Co #3 $12,233.63

Gordon

• Citizens Fire Company Num 1 $14,600.59

Delano Township

• Delano Fire Company No 1 $12,448.81

Frackville

• Frackville Community Ambulance Association $15,000.00
• Good Will Hose Co Number 1 $12,018.46

Butler Township

• Friendship Fire Co Num 1 of Butler Township $28,322.02
• Lavelle Volunteer Fire Company $12,233.63

Girardville

• Girard Hose Company No 1 $12,233.63
• Rangers Hose Company $15,030.95

Ryan Township

• Ryan Township Emergency and Rescue Squad $15,000.00
• Ryan Township Fire Co $16,322.02

North Union Township

• Nuremberg Weston Volunteer Fire $13,739.88

Luzerne County

Hazleton

• Diamond Engine Hose Hook and Ladder Company No. 2 – $16,107.
• East End Engine and Hose Company No. 3 – $13,955.
• Fourteenth Ward Fire Company – $12,879.
• Hazleton City Fire Department – $16,322.
• Hazleton Heights Volunteer Fire Company – $13,094.
• Hazleton Rescue Squad – $13,094.
• Pioneer Fire Company No. 1 – $14,385.

Hazle Township

• Harwood Fire Company – $12,879
• Hazle Township Volunteer Fire & Rescue Co $16,322.02

West Hazleton

• Borough of West Hazleton Fire Department – $13,309.
• West Hazleton Fire Department – $13,094.
• West Hazleton Fire Hose Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 – $13,309.

Northumberland County

Mount Carmel Township

• Atlas Fire Company $14,170.24
• Beaverdale Fire Company $12,233.63
• Locust Gap Fire Company $12,018.46
• Natalie Fire Company Number 1 $12,448.81
• Strong Fire Company $12,233.63

Mount Carmel

• Clover Hose Company $13,094.35
• American Hose & Chemical Fire Company $12,879.17
• Anthracite Steam Fire Company No 1 $12,448.81
• Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad $13,739.88

East Cameron Township

• East Cameron Township Fire Co $12,233.63

Kulpmont

• Kulpmont Fire Co 1 $12,448.81
• West End Fire Association $12,663.99

Marion Heights

• Marion Heights Fire Company $12,018.46

Columbia County

Conyngham Township

• Aristes Fire Company #1 $13,309.52
• Wilburton Hose Company #1 $12,233.63

Beaver Township

• Beaver Township Vol Fire Co $12,233.63

Main Township

• Main Township Volunteer Fire Co $12,233.63

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