More Than $272,500 in Fire, EMS Grants Allocated to 125th District, Says Kerwin

February 13, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joe Kerwin (R-Dauphin) announced more than $272,500 in grant funding was awarded to support fire companies and emergency medical services in the 125th District. 

“This grant funding will support the first responders who answer the call to keep our communities and families safe,” said Kerwin. “These dollars will be essential in allowing fire and emergency medical services to operate in our district. I am always proud to support these brave men and women.” 

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. The grant money comes from state gaming proceeds as required under state law. It was first initiated in 2000 and is open to volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads in Pennsylvania. Grant awards can be used for construction or repair of facilities, purchase or repair of equipment, debt reduction, recruitment and retention, public education about fire safety and training. The funding amounts are contingent on the recipients filing their grant agreements with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Recipient companies in the 125th District include:

   • Berrysburg and Community Fire Company: $14,899.86.
   • Carsonville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $12,632.59.
   • Dauphin Middle Paxton Fire Company No. 1: $13,663.17.
   • Fisherville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $13,869.28.
   • Gratz Area Fire Company: $15,724.32.
   • Halifax Area Ambulance and Rescue Association: $15,000.
   • Halifax Fire Department: $13,869.28.
   • Liberty Hose Company No. 1: $12,014.25.
   • Liberty Hose Company No. 2: $12,014.25.
   • Linglestown Fire Company No. 1: $16,136.55.
   • Lower Paxton Township Bureau of Fire: $13,663.17.
   • Millersburg Area Ambulance Association Inc.: $15,000.
   • Millersburg Fire Company No. 1: $16,136.55.
   • Paxtonia Fire Company: $14,693.75.
   • Pillow Fire Company: $13,663.17.
   • Reliance Hose Company No. 1: $15,724.32.
   • West Hanover Township Fire Company No. 1: $16,136.55.
   • Wiconisco Fire Engine Company No. 1 Inc.: $12,700.
   • Williamstown Area EMS Inc.: $15,000.



Representative Joseph Kerwin
125th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Nate Temple
717-260-6396
ntemple@pahousegop.com