Barton: 124th District Fire, EMS Companies Awarded $423,000

February 14, 2025

HARRISBURG - Rep. Jamie Barton (R-Berks/Schuylkill) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 124th Legislative District will collectively receive more than $423,000 in state grants to support their public safety mission.

“Keeping my community and constituents safe is my number one priority,” Barton said. “Our communities could not thrive without our firefighters and emergency medical services workers. We need to make sure these organizations have what they need. This funding is an important step in making sure that’s the case.”

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature which is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). 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 OSFC to receive their grants.

Grants were awarded to the following organizations:
  • American Hose Company No. 1 – $15,000.
  • Auburn Fire Company – $12,018.46.
  • Auburn Fire Company Ambulance Service – $15,000.
  • Citizens Fire Company No. 1 – $12,018.46.
  • Coaldale Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $14,385.41.
  • Community Fire Company New Ringgold – $12,663.99.
  • Community Fire Company No. 1 of Landingville – $12,448.81.
  • Deer Lake and West Brunswick Fire Company No. 1 – $14,385.41.
  •   Delano Fire Company No. 1 – $12,448.81.
  • East End Fire Company – $12,233.63.
  • Friendship Hose Company No. 1 – $14,170.24.
  • Hamburg Emergency Medical Services – $15,000.
  • Hamburg Volunteer Forest Fire Crew Inc – $12,233.63.
  • Hometown Fire Company No. 1 – $24,448.81.
  • Kempton Fire Company – $15,891.66.
  • Kutztown Fire and Rescue – $16,106.84.
  • Mary D Fire Company – $24,663.99.
  • New England Fire Company No. 1 – $14,385.41.
  • No. 1 Emergency and Rescue Squad – $12,879.17.
  • Penn Mahoning Ambulance Association – $15,000.
  • Port Clinton Fire Company – $12,018.46.
  • Ryan Township Emergency and Rescue Squad – $15,000.
  • Ryan Township Fire Company – $16,322.02.
  • South Ward Fire Company – $14,385.41.
  • Strausstown Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $13,309.52.
  • Tamaqua Community Ambulance Association – $15,000.
  • Tuscarora Fire Company – $13,309.52.
  • Union Fire Company No. 1 of Hamburg – $14,170.24.
  • West Penn Fire Company No. 1 – $12,448.81.


Rep. Jamie Barton
124th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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