Many local fire companies to receive big boost with five-figure grants from state

Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) announced $492,400 in grant funding for 32 local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) departments awarded by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

“Here in Pennsylvania, we’re focused on keeping our communities, and the brave first responders who serve them, safe – especially in light of tragedies like the recent plane crash in Northeast Philadelphia,” Senator Collett said. “I’m proud to support these grants each year to ensure our local fire fighters and EMS providers can secure the equipment and training they need to continue their lifesaving work.”

Grant recipients serving the 12th District include:

• Bryn Athyn Fire Company Inc. – $16,322
• Bryn Athyn Fire Company Inc. (EMS) – $15,000
• Center Square Fire Company – $16,322
• Colmar Volunteer Fire Company – $13,955
• Community Ambulance Association Ambler PA (EMS) – $15,000
• Fairmount Fire Co. Number 1 – $16,322
• Fire Dept. Of Montgomery Township – $16,322
• Fort Washington Fire Co. Number 1 – $16,322
• Harleysville Area Emergency Medical Services Inc. (EMS) – $15,000
• Harleysville Community Fire Company – $16,322
• Harmonville Fire Co. No. 1 – $16,322
• Hatfield Volunteer Fire Co. 1 – $16,322
• Horsham Fire Co No. 1 – $13,524
• Horsham Fire Co No. 1 (EMS) – $15,000
• Huntingdon Valley Fire Co. No. 1 – $16,322
• Lower Providence Community Center (EMS) – $15,000
• Lower Providence Township Volunteer Fire Company – $15,000
• Montgomery Township Dept. Of Fire Services – $16,322
• North Penn Volunteer Fire Company – $15,030
• Oreland Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $16,322
• Perserverance Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $16,322
• Plymouth Community Ambulance Association (EMS) – $15,000
• Second Alarmers Association and Rescue Squad (EMS) – $15,000
• Telford Volunteer Fire Co. – $15,100
• Tylersport Volunteer Fire Company – $16,322
• Upper Moreland Township DBA Upper Moreland Township Fire Dept. – $14,600
• Upper Moreland Township Volunteer Fire Company – $12,663
• Upper Salford Volunteer Fire Co. – $15,246
• Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lansdale – $12,448
• Volunteer Medical Service Corps of Lansdale (EMS) – $15,000
• Wissahickon Fire Company – $16,322
• Worcester Volunteer Fire Department – $16,322
  
  

The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program assists providers across the Commonwealth in funding their facilities, equipment, training, education, and more.