Rowe Announces Grants to Support 85th District Fire, EMS

February 12, 2026

HARRISBURG – Grant funding was awarded to numerous first responder companies that serve the 85th District under the PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata). 
 
Thirty fire companies and ambulance squads serving Rowe’s district are recipients of the grants administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The funding can be used for construction or renovations, equipment purchases and repairs, and existing debt reduction.

“First responders deserve unwavering advocacy and support. These grant awards are just one small way to demonstrate our gratitude for all they do without spending General Fund tax dollars. Many of the companies in my district are run by volunteers and need these dollars to make equipment upgrades, so they can continue to serve our communities safely,” said Rowe. “Thank you to all who answer the call of duty!”
 
Grants awarded within the 85th District are:

   • Fayette Fire Company, $12,632.
   • Fayette Township EMS, $15,000.
   • Richfield Ambulance League, $15,000.
   • Richfield Fire Co., $12,014.
   • Burnham Fire Co., $13,663.
   • Chief Logan Volunteer Fire Dept., $25,250.
   • Decatur Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, $13,061.
   • Fame EMS, $15,000.
   • Yeagertown Volunteer Fire Co., $13,663.
   • Union Township Fire Co., $14,281.
   • William Cameron Engine Co., $15,105.
   • William Cameron EMS, $15,000.
   • Shamokin Dam Volunteer Fire Co. No. 1, $15,105.
   • Bannerville Volunteer Fire Co., $12,014.
   • Beaver Springs Volunteer Fire Co., $12,838.
   • Beavertown Rescue Hose Co., $12,014.
   • Beavertown Rescue EMS, $15,000.
   • DH&L Co. Ambulance League, $15,000.
   • Dauntless Hook and Ladder Fire Co., $12,632.
   • Freeburg Volunteer Fire Co., $12,014.
   • Fremont Fire Dept., $15,105.
   • Fremont EMS, $15,000.
   • Kratzerville VFC, $12,426.
   • Kreamer Volunteer EMS, $15,000.
   • Kreamer Volunteer Fire Co., $12,220.
   • Penns Creek Ambulance Club, $15,000.
   • Penns Creek Volunteer Fire Co., $12,838.
   • Port Trevorton Fire Co., $12,014.
   • Reliance Hose Co. No. 1, $14,281.
   • Reliance EMS, $15,000.

The funding for these grants 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.

The funding amounts are contingent on the recipients filing their grant agreements with the Office of State Fire Commissioner.


Representative David H. Rowe
85th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Katelin Morrison
717.260.6502
kmorrison@pahousegop.com