Luzerne Times

More than $382,000 has been allocated to 28 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 119th Legislative District through the Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program for 2024-25. This announcement was made by Representative Alec Ryncavage of Hanover Township, Luzerne County.

“This is great news for our dedicated first responders, who already do an amazing job protecting our communities,” said Ryncavage. “This funding will go a long way to help our brave men and women keep us safe.”

The grants are intended for various projects including construction or renovation of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, training, or debt reduction. The program was established by the General Assembly and is funded by slot machine gaming proceeds rather than General Fund tax revenue.

The list of local grants includes:

- A.K. Mowery Hose Company No. 3: $12,018.46

- Askam Fire Company No. 6: $12,663.99

- Breslau Hose Company No. 5: $12,879.17

- Franklin Hose Company No. 2: $12,448.81

- Franklin Hose Company No. 4: $12,663.99

- Glen Lyon Alden Volunteer Hose Company: $24,448.81

- Goodwill Hose Company No. 2 Plymouth: $13,739.88

- Goodwill Hose Company No. 1: $12,233.63

- Hanover Fire Company No. 4: $13,309.52

- Hanover Township Community Ambulance Association Inc.: $15,000

- Hanover Township Fire Department: $15,676.48

- Lape Hose Company No. 2: $13,094.35

- Larksville Community Ambulance: $15,000

- Larksville Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $12,018.46

- Mountaintop Community Ambulance: $10,000

- Mountaintop Hose Company No. 1: $14,385.41

- Nanticoke City Fire Department: $14,385.41

- Nanticoke Fire Department and Community Ambulance: $15,000

- Newport Township Consolidated Fire Company: $12,233.63

- Pioneer Hook and Ladder Volunteer Fire Company: $13,524.

70

- Plymouth Community Ambulance Association Inc.:$15,

000

- Plymouth Borough FireCompany:$12,

448.

81

- PlymouthFireCompanyNo.

1:$12,

879.

17

- RescueHoseCompanyNo.

1:$12,

879.

17

- StickneyFireCompanyNo.

1:$12,

018.

46

- WarriorRunVolunteerFireCompany:$12,

018.

46

- WoodwardHillHoseCompanyNo.

4:$13,

094.

35

- WrightTownshipVolunteerFiremen’sAssociation:$15,

246.

13

The grant program is managed by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency with applications processed through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All applicants that meet OSFC's requirements receive funding after filing a grant agreement with OSFC.

The district covers parts of Luzerne County including Nanticoke city; Fairview township; Hanover township; Newport township; Plymouth township; Rice township; Wright township; Ashley borough; Edwardsville borough; Larksville borough; Plymouth borough; Sugar Notch borough; and Warrior Run borough.