Ryncavage: Over Two Dozen Fire, EMS Companies Receive Grants

February 12, 2025

HARRISBURG – More than $382,000 was awarded to 28 fire and emergency medical services (EMS) companies in the 119th Legislative District through the 2024-25 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Alec Ryncavage (R-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.”

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, not General Fund tax revenue.

The local grants are as follows:

• 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 Fire Company - $12,448.81.
• Plymouth Fire Company No. 1 - $12,879.17.
• Rescue Hose Company No. 1 - $12,879.17.
• Stickney Fire Company No. 1 - $12,018.46.
• Warrior Run Volunteer Fire Company - $12,018.46.
• Woodward Hill Hose Company No. 4 - $13,094.35.
• Wright Township Volunteer Firemen’s Association - $15,246.13.

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.

The 119th Legislative District is part of Luzerne County and includes the city of Nanticoke; the townships of Fairview, Hanover, Newport, Plymouth, Rice, and Wright; and the boroughs of Ashley, Edwardsville, Larksville, Plymouth, Sugar Notch, and Warrior Run.

Representative Alec Ryncavage
119th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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