Markosek applauds nearly $242,000 in state grants for local firefighters and EMS

Rep. Brandon Markosek February 17, 2026 | 2:33 PM

MONROEVILLE, Feb. 17 – State Rep. Brandon Markosek, D-Allegheny, announced today that the Office of the State Fire Commissioner has awarded nearly $242,000 in state grants to 17 local fire and EMS companies serving the 25th Legislative District. The funding will support and strengthen their operations and emergency response capabilities.

The funding is to be awarded as follows:

Monroeville EMS Inc - $15,000
Fire Department of North Versailles EMS - $15,000
Plum Emergency Medical Service Inc. - $15,000
Eastern Area Prehospital Service - $15,000
Monroeville Fire Co. No. 6 - $14,487
Monroeville Vol Fire Co. No. 5 - $15,930
Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 4 - $16,136
Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 3 - $12,426
Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1 - $16,136
Wilmerding Volunteer Fire Department - $13,869
West Wilmerding Volunteer Fire Department - $12,000
Fire Department of North Versailles - $13,044
Renton Volunteer Fire Department - $12,220
Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department - $16,136
Turtle Creek Volunteer Fire Department No.1 - $13,457
Unity Volunteer Fire Department - $14,899
United Volunteer Fire and Rescue - $12,014

“Our fire companies and EMS providers answer the call when lives are on the line, and they deserve reliable support to do their jobs effectively,” Markosek said. “These grants help ensure organizations across our region have the resources and tools they need to protect our communities, and I will continue working to deliver that support.”

The grants were awarded through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program and may be used toward facility renovations, equipment, debt reduction, training, and more. A full list of awardees is available here.

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