Fire, EMS Grants Awarded to Support First Responders
2/14/2024
HARRISBURG – Almost $250,000 in grant money awarded this week in the 125th 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 the Office of Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin).

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.

Recipient companies in the 125th District include:
• Berrysburg & Community Fire Co., $15,201
• Community LifeTeam, $15,000
• Dauphin Middle Paxton Fire Co. No. 1, $14,430
• Fisherville Volunteer Fire Co., $15,201
• Gratz Area Fire Co., $15,590
• Halifax Area Ambulance & Rescue Association, $10,000
• Halifax Fire Department, $15,784
• Liberty Hose Co. 1., $13,061
• Liberty Hose Co. 2, $13,256
• Linglestown Fire Co. No. 1, $16,951
• Millersburg Fire Co. 1, $16,757
• Paxtonia Fire Co., $16,951
• Pillow Fire Co., $14,812
• Reliance Hose Co. 1, $16,757
• West Hanover Township Fire Co. 1, $16,951
• Wiconisco Fire Engine Co. No. 1, $14,617

Office of Representative Joseph Kerwin
125th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives

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