HOLLIDAYSBURG – Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Rep. Kerry Benninghoff (R-171), Rep. David Rowe (R-85), and Rep. Perry Stambaugh (R-86) today announced the awarding of more than $460,000 in funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services in Juniata and Mifflin Counties through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.
“These annual grant awards support the needs of our Fire and EMS providers so they are equipped to help those who call on them in times of desperate need,” said Ward. “Our first responders play such a vital role, especially in our rural communities, and are appreciated for their dedication and hard work.”
“Ever-increasing demands on our first responders mean they are fundraising, training and doing administrative work in addition to helping people in crisis,” said Benninghoff said. “These grants are a small way of easing those burdens and showing gratitude to the dedicated men and women who tirelessly serve our communities.”
“Our firefighters and emergency medical responders put their lives on the line every day to keep our communities safe,” said Rowe. “These grants will ensure they have the tools, training, and resources they need to do their jobs effectively. I am proud to support this critical funding and remain committed to getting our first responders the support they deserve.”
“Our dedicated first responders have more demands on their time than ever before,” Stambaugh said. “The same people fighting fires or responding to EMS calls in our communities are often overwhelmed with fundraising, doing extensive paperwork, undergoing training, or tackling additional administrative tasks. These grants provide a small way to help ease those pressures and express our gratitude.”
The following departments/companies in Juniata County received funding:
- Beale Township Fire Department: $12,233.63
- Central Juniata Emergency Medical Service: $15,000.00
- Delaware Township Fire Company: $12,663.99
- East Waterford Community Fire Company: $12,018.46
- Fayette Fire Company Inc.: $12,448.81
- Fayette Township EMS Inc.: $15,000.00
- Friendship Fire Company: $13,739.88
- Lack Tuscarora EMS Inc.: $15,000.00
- Mifflintown Hose Company: $14,600.59
- Port Royal EMS Inc.: $15,000.00
- Richfield Ambulance League Inc.: $15,000.00
- Richfield Fire Company: $12,018.46
- Thompsontown Volunteer Fire Company: $12,448.81
The following departments/companies in Mifflin County received funding:
- Belleville Fire Company: $15,030.95
- Big Valley Ambulance Club Inc.: $15,000.00
- Brooklyn Hose Company No. 3: $12,448.81
- Burnham Fire Company: $13,739.88
- Chief Logan Volunteer Fire Department: $25,309.52
- City Hook and Ladder Company No. 4: $12,663.99
- Decatur Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $12,018.46
- Fame Emergency Medical Services Inc.: $15,000.00
- Granville Fire Company: $12,233.63
- Junction Fire Company: $15,461.31
- Mcveytown Ambulance Inc.: $15,000.00
- McVeytown Volunteer Fire Company: $13,955.06
- Milroy Hose Company No. 1: $27,018.46
- New Lancaster Valley Volunteer Fire Company: $12,233.63
- Newton Wayne Fire Company: $13,739.88
- Reedsville Volunteer Fire Company: $13,309.52
- United Fire and Rescue Services: $15,000.00
- West Granville Fire Company: $13,309.52
- Yeagertown Volunteer Fire Company: $13,739.88
The grant funding used to further the mission of providing emergency services. Particularly, the funding must be used for facilities, equipment, debt reduction, training and education. In addition, career departments can use the funding for overtime costs associated with backfilling positions while firefighters are attending training.
Residents can follow Ward on Facebook at Facebook.com/SenJudyWard and X (Twitter) @SenatorJWard for news about legislation and the 30th Senate District. Contact information for her district offices and other information can be found on her website at SenatorJudyWard.com, and constituents also can sign up for her e-newsletter at SenatorJudyWard.com/enewsletters.
Residents can follow Benninghoff on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RepBenninghoff/ for news about legislation and the 171st House District. Contact information for his district offices and other information can be found on his website at kerrybenninghoff.com, and constituents also can sign up for his e-newsletter at kerrybenninghoff.com/contact.
Residents can follow Rowe on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/repdavidrowe for news about legislation and the 85th House District. Contact information for his district offices and other information can be found on his website at repdavidrowe.com, and constituents also can sign up for his e-newsletter at repdavidrowe.com/contact.
Residents can follow Stambaugh on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RepPerryStambaugh for news about legislation and the 86th House District. Contact information for his district offices and other information can be found on his website at repperrystambaugh.com, and constituents also can sign up for his e-newsletter at repperrystambaugh.com/contact.
Ward contact: Nathan Akers
717-787-2421
Benninghoff contact: Scott Little
717-260-6137
Rowe contact: Nancy Wilson
717-260-6238
Stambaugh contact: Jennifer Fitch
717-260-6335