HOLLIDAYSBURG – Sen. Judy Ward (R-30), Rep. Rich Irvin (R-81), and Rep. Scott Barger (R-80) today announced the awarding of nearly $325,000 in funding to local fire departments and emergency medical services in Huntingdon County 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.”
“This is critical funding that helps ensure our fire and EMS companies stay open,” said Irvin. “These operations take a lot of hard work, long hours and funding to safely and effectively serve their communities. I have, and always will, support these vital organizations.”
“Our first responders, particularly those with all-volunteer departments, not only serve their friends and neighbors by providing life- and property-saving interventions, but they are spending more and more time training, fundraising and handling administrative functions,” said Barger. “These grants are a small way to show our thankfulness and ease that burden for them.”
The following departments/companies received funding:
- Alexandria Volunteer Fire Company Fire: $15,676.48
- Huntingdon Regional Fire & Rescue Fire: $40,322.02
- Juniata Valley Ambulance Service Association Inc.: $15,000.00
- Marklesburg Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $28,739.88
- Mill Creek Borough Volunteer Fire Company: $16,322.02
- Mount Union Fire Company No. 1: $22,233.63
- Orbisonia Rockhill Emergency Medical Service: $15,000.00
- Orbisonia Rockhill Volunteer Fire Company Fire: $13,524.70
- Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company: $13,524.70
- RW & BT Vol Fire Company: $28,739.88
- Shade Gap Fire Company: $12,448.81
- Shavers Creek Valley Community Volunteer Fire Company: $13,955.06
- Smithfield Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $16,322.02
- Stone Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company: $13,739.88
- Three Springs Area Ambulance Service Inc.: $15,000.00
- Trough Creek Valley Volunteer Fire Company: $12,018.46
- Twins Creek Community Volunteer Ambulance: $15,000.00
- Warriors Mark Franklin Volunteer Fire Company Inc.: $12,879.17
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 Irvin on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/RepIrvin for news about legislation and the 81st House District. Contact information for his district offices and other information can be found on his website at repirvin.com, and constituents also can sign up for his e-newsletter at repirvin.com/contact.
Residents can follow Barger on Facebook at https://www.facebook.com/repbarger for news about legislation and the 80th House District. Contact information for his district offices and other information can be found on his website at repbarger.com, and constituents also can sign up for his e-newsletter at repbarger.com/contact.
Ward contact: Nathan Akers
717-787-2421
Irvin contact: Tricia Lehman
717-772-9840
Barger contact: Jennifer Fitch
717-260-6335