Stehr Announces More Than $700,000 in State Grants for 107th District Fire and EMS Companies

February 20, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Joanne Stehr (R-Northumberland/Schuylkill) is pleased to announce that fire and EMS companies across Northumberland and Schuylkill counties are receiving more than $700,000 in state grant funding to support their vital public safety work.

“These competitive grants provide critical support for our fire and EMS companies, helping with equipment purchases, facility improvements, training, recruitment and retention, public education and debt reduction,” said Stehr. “Firefighters and EMS personnel answer the call at all hours, often putting themselves in harm’s way to protect our families and neighbors. This funding ensures they have the resources needed to continue serving our communities safely and effectively.”

The following Northumberland County fire and EMS companies were awarded grants totaling $405,726:

• American Hose and Chemical Fire Company No. 1, Mount Carmel — $12,839
• Anthracite Steam Fire Company No. 1, Mount Carmel — $14,694
• Atlas Fire Company, Mount Carmel — $14,075
• Beaverdale Fire Company, Mount Carmel — $12,220
• Brady Fire Association No. 1 of Johnson City, Ranshaw — $13,045
• Clover Hose Company, Mount Carmel — $13,251
• Coal Township Rescue Squad Inc., Coal Township — $12,220
• East Cameron Township Fire Company, Shamokin — $12,426
• East End Hose and Fire Company, Coal Township — $12,014
• Elysburg Fire Company No. 1, Elysburg — $15,000
• Elysburg Fire Company No. 1, Elysburg — $14,694
• Forest Hills Fire Company, Coal Township — $12,014
• Herndon Fire Company No. 1 Inc, Herndon — $12,220
• Hickory Corners and Community Fire Company, Dalmatia — $12,014
• Kulpmont Fire Co 1, Kulpmont — $12,426
• Liberty Hose Company, Shamokin — $13,457
• Locust Gap Fire Company, Locust Gap — $12,220
• Lower Augusta Volunteer Fire Department, Sunbury — $12,220
• Lower Mahanoy Fire Company, Dalmatia — $12,014
• Maine Fire Engine and Hose Company No. 1 of Silver Hill, Coal Township — $14,282
• Marion Heights Fire Company, Marion Heights — $12,014
• Mount Carmel Area Rescue Squad, Mount Carmel — $13,663
• Natalie Fire Company No. 1, Mount Carmel — $12,426
• No. 1 Friendship Fire Engine, Shamokin — $13,663
• Ralpho Fire Company No. 1, Shamokin — $15,724
• Rescue Fire Company, Shamokin — $13,045
• Shamokin Emergency Squad Inc., Shamokin — $15,724
• Stonington Volunteer Fire Company, Sunbury — $13,045
• Strong Fire Company, Mount Carmel — $12,014
• Union Fire Company, Coal Township — $12,426
• West End Fire Association, Kulpmont — $12,633

The following Schuylkill County fire and EMS companies were awarded grants totaling $294,946:

• Citizens Fire Company of Branchdale, Branchdale — $12,633
• Community Ambulance Service Club of Tower City, Tower City — $15,000
• Donaldson Fire Company No. 1, Donaldson — $12,220
• Hegins Area Ambulance Association Inc., Valley View — $15,000
• Hegins Valley Fire Rescue, Hegins — $25,663
• Joliett Volunteer Fire Company, Joliett — $12,014
• Klingerstown Fire Company No. 1, Klingerstown — $13,457
• Mahantongo Valley Fire Company, Pitman — $12,633
• Muir Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Muir — $14,075
• Newtown Volunteer Fire Company, Tremont — $12,633
• North End Fire Company, Pine Grove — $16,137
• Orwin Fire Company, Tower City — $13,045
• Pine Grove Community Ambulance Association, Pine Grove — $10,000
• Pine Grove Hose Hook and Ladder Company No. 1, Pine Grove — $14,282
• Ravine Fire Company No. 1, Pine Grove — $15,930
• Sacramento Community Fire Company, Sacramento — $14,694
• Suedberg Community Fire Company, Pine Grove — $12,220
• Tremont Area Ambulance, Tremont — $15,000
• Tremont Fire Company No. 1, Tremont — $14,282
• Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, Tower City — $12,014
• West End Fire Company No. 3, Tower City — $12,014

Money awarded to fire and EMS companies in the 107th District (Schuylkill, Northumberland counties) totaled $700,671.83.

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, not General Fund tax revenue.

Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, recruitment and retention, public education about fire prevention, and reduction of existing debt. All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OSFC to receive their funds.


Representative JoAnne Stehr
107th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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