HARRISBURG – Thirty-three fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in Bradford County were collectively awarded nearly $432,000 in funding support through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, Reps. Tina Pickett (R-Bradford/Wyoming) and Clint Owlett (R-Tioga/Bradford) announced today.

“It is encouraging to see so many fire and EMS companies in Bradford County taking advantage of this state program, which helps to ease their financial pressures,” said Pickett. “The vital life-saving services they provide to our communities are truly appreciated.”

“Local fire and EMS teams put their lives on the line every day to protect our communities, and that responsibility has grown harder as costs rise,” Owlett said. “These annual grants are an important way the state can help to support these essential first responders.”

Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, or reduction of existing debt.

The ongoing funding program was created by the General Assembly. All grants are generated from slot machine gaming proceeds.

The Bradford County grants are as follows:

·         Athens Township Volunteer Fire Company – $14,385.

·         Diahoga Hose Company No. 6 – $13,094.

·         Engine Company No. 1 (Sayre) – $12,018.

·         Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Department – $12,234.

·         Greater Valley EMS (fire) – $12,879.

·         Greater Valley EMS (EMS) – $15,000.

·         H.O.P.S. EMS – $15,000.

·         Herrick Township Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.

·         Howard Elmer Hose Company No. 4 (Sayre) – $12,449.

·         Innes Hose Company – $13,525.

·         J.E. Wheelock Hose Company No. 5 (Sayre) – $12,449.

·         LeRaysville Pike Volunteer Fire Department – $12,234.

·         Litchfield Township Volunteer Fire Company – $12,018.

·         Monroe Hose Company – $13,094.

·         New Albany Volunteer Fire Department – $13,310.

·         North Towanda Fire and Rescue Volunteers – $13,525.

·         Oscoluwa Engine and Hose Company Inc. – $12,879.

·         Protection Hose Company No. 1 – $13,955.

·         Ridgebury Volunteer Fire Company Inc. – $13,310.

·         Smithfield Township Volunteer Fire Department – $12,664.

·         South Creek Ambulance Association -$15,000.

·         South Creek Volunteer Fire Company Inc. – $12,664.

·         South Waverly Volunteer Fire Department 1 – $12,018.

·         Towanda Fire Department – $12,018.

·         Tri Township Ambulance Association Inc. – $14,954.

·         Ulster Sheshequin Fire Association – $13,094.

·         Vigilante Engine Company No. 1 – $12,000.

·         Warren Township Volunteer Fire Department Inc. – $12,018.

·         Western Alliance Emergency Services – $15,000.

·         Wilmot Fire Company Inc. – $13,525.

·         Windham Township Volunteer Fire Company – $13,094.

·         Wyalusing Valley Volunteer Fire Department – $12,018.

·         Wysox Volunteer Fire Company – $13,094.

The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency with the application process handled through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OSFC to receive their grants.