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Rivera announces nearly $100K in state funding for local fire, EMS companies

Pennsylvania House Democratic Caucus    February 11, 2025 | 4:13 PM

HARRISBURG, Feb. 11 – State Rep. Nikki Rivera, D-Lancaster, today announced local fire and EMS companies have been awarded $98,328 in grants through the state’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

“I’m very glad to see our tax dollars being spent on such critical services,” Rivera said. “Our fire and EMS companies are struggling to provide lifesaving services in spite of dwindling resources and a lack of recruits. I will advocate in Harrisburg 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:

  • East Petersburg Fire Co. No. 1                                            $16,322
  • City of Lancaster Bureau of Fire                                         $16,322
  • Manheim Township Ambulance Association             $13,362
  • Manheim Township Fire Rescue                                         $52,322

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.