Feb. 15, 2024
HARRISBURG – More than $270,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 102nd District will support fire companies and emergency medical services as they address building projects, purchase or repair equipment, conduct training, or reduce existing debt, according to Rep. Russ Diamond (R-Lebanon).
Established by the Legislature, the Fire and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. All funding comes from the proceeds generated by slot machine gaming.
“This is an important program that supports first responders without using tax dollars. These men and women are too often tasked with conducting fundraisers in addition to saving lives within their communities, so extra funding can ease that burden,” Diamond said.
Recipient companies in the 102nd District include:
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Bellegrove Fire Co., $14,423
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Bunker Hill Fire Co., $14,228
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Citizens Fire Co. No. 1, $16,951
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Fredericksburg Fire Co. No. 1, $14,423
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Goodwill Fire Co. No. 1, $14,034
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Keystone Hook & Ladder Co. No. 1, $16,951
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Myerstown First Aid Unit, $10,000
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Neptune Fire Co. No. 1, $14,812
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Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Co. (for fire service), $13,839
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Newmanstown Volunteer Fire Co. (for EMS), $15,000
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Northern Lebanon Fire and Emergency Services Inc., $55,951
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Schaefferstown Emergency Medical Services Inc., $15,000
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Schaefferstown Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, $14,617
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Union Hose Fire Co. of Annville, $29,951
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Union Water Works Fire Co., $13,061
Companies must file an agreement with the Office of State Fire Commissioner to receive the funding.
Representative Russ Diamond
102nd District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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Russ Diamond touring the Lebanon County Fire Training Center this week.