Smith Announces $339,000 for Fire, EMS Companies in 66th District

February 12, 2025

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 66th Legislative District will collectively receive more than $339,000 in state grants to support their public safety mission.

“We depend so heavily on our firefighters and emergency services workers to keep ourselves and our property safe in emergencies,” Smith said. “But they can’t do their jobs without the proper funding. I’m glad we were able to secure these grants, and we’ll keep working to make sure our fire and ambulance companies have what they need.”

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.

The grants awarded in Indiana County are as follows:

• Commodore Volunteer Fire Department – $14,815.77.
• Glen Campbell Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.46.
• Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department – $12,018.46.
• Plumville District Volunteer Fire Department – $13,309.52.
• Rossiter Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.46.

The grants awarded in Jefferson County are as follows:

• Big Run Volunteer Fire Company – $13,309.52.
• Brockway Area Ambulance Service – $15,000.
• Brockway Volunteer Hose Company – $13,739.88.
• Brookville Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.46.
• Central Fire Department – $13,524.70.
• Corsica Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.46.
• Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.46.
• Friendship Hose Company No. 1 – $12,448.81.
• Jefferson County EMS – $15,000.
• Lindsey Fire Company – $15,246.13.
• McCalmont Township Volunteer Fire Company – $13,739.88.
• Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company – $12,233.63.
• Perry Township Jefferson County Volunteer Fire Company – $12,233.63.
• Pinecreek Township Volunteer Firemens Association – $12,018.46.
• Reynoldsville Ambulance Service – $11,000.
• Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Company – $13,524.70.
• Ringgold Area Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.46.
• Sigel Volunteer Fire Department – $12,233.63.
• Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association – $12,018.46
• Sykesville Ambulance Service – $15,000.
• Sykesville Volunteer Fire Company – $14,815.77.

Representative Brian Smith
66th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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