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Ciresi announces nearly $162K in state funding for local fire, EMS companies

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    February 11, 2025 | 2:16 PM

HARRISBURG, Feb. 11– A longtime proponent for community safety and first responders, state Rep. Joe Ciresi, D-Montgomery, today announced local fire and EMS companies have been awarded $161,876 in grants through the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

“Our fire and emergency responders are with us in our time of greatest need, but they have been struggling to respond to emergencies with limited resources and fewer recruits,” Ciresi said. “These funds are critical so they can continue to provide the life-saving services they do, day in, day out. I continue to advocate for funding to support our fire and emergency responders so that our communities remain safe.”

Local fire and EMS companies that were awarded grants include:

  • Friendship HLH&A Inc – Royersford – $15,000.
  • Goodwill Steam Fire Engine Co No 1 – Pottstown – $31,106.84.
  • Limerick Fire Department – Limerick – $40,000.
  • North End Fire Company Num 1 of Pottstown – Pottstown – $15,000.
  • Philadelphia Steam Fire Engine Co 1 – Pottstown – $15,461.31.
  • Ringing Hill Fire Company – Pottstown – $15,461.31.
  • Royersford Fire Department – Royersford – $14,815.77.
  • Sanatoga Fire Co – Pottstown – $15,030.95.

The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Office of State Fire Commissioner and is available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads.

Eligible projects include facility upgrades, equipment, debt reduction, training and certification, education and public outreach, and recruitment and retention efforts. Additionally, fire companies were permitted to apply for construction savings accounts for the purposes of new facility construction.  

A full list of awardees can be found here.