Stender Announces More Than $332,000 in Grants for Local Fire, EMS Companies

February 18, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Michael Stender (R-Montour/Northumberland) today announced that more than $332,000 in grant funding has been awarded to fire companies and emergency medical service providers across the 108th District through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.

“As a first responder, I know firsthand what it takes to answer a call for help. It is critical to have reliable equipment, proper training and safe facilities. This funding helps make sure our local fire and EMS companies have what they need to serve the community.”

The Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program was created by the General Assembly to provide ongoing support for Pennsylvania’s emergency response organizations. The program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Eligible uses for the grants include construction or renovation of fire or ambulance facilities, purchase or repair of equipment, training, recruitment and retention efforts, public education and debt reduction. All funding for the program comes from slot machine gaming revenue, not General Fund tax dollars.

The following organizations in the 108th District received grants:

Montour County
Continental Fire Company No. 3 (Danville) – $12,220.
East End Fire Company (Danville) – $15,312.
Friendship Fire Company No. 1 (Danville) – $13,457.
Goodwill Hose Company No. 4 (Danville) – $12,426.
Liberty Township Volunteer Fire Company (Danville) – $12,838.
Valley Township Fire Company (Danville) – $13,250.
Washington Fire and Hose Company No. 2 (Danville) – $12,632.
Washingtonville Volunteer Fire Company (Washingtonville) – $13,250.

Northumberland County
Americus Hose Company (Sunbury) EMS – $15,000.
Americus Hose Company (Sunbury) Fire – $12,632.
East Sunbury Hose Company No. 1 (Sunbury) – $13,663.
Friendship Hose Company (Sunbury) – $12,838.
Good Will Hose Company Inc. (Sunbury) – $12,014.
Milton Fire Department Inc. (Milton) EMS – $15,000.
Northumberland Fire Company No. 1 (Northumberland) – $13,044.
Northumberland Hook and Ladder Company (Northumberland) – $13,044.
Point Township Fire Company (Northumberland) – $12,838.
Pottsgrove Volunteer Fire Company (Potts Grove) – $13,457.
Rescue Hose Company No. 1 (Sunbury) – $13,457.
Southside Fire Company No. 1 (Riverside) – $11,845.
Sunbury Steam Fire Engine Company No. 1 (Sunbury) – $12,220.
Turbot Township Fire Company (Milton) – $12,426.
Upper Augusta Volunteer Fire Company (Sunbury) – $12,838.
Warrior Run Ambulance (Watsontown) EMS – $15,000.
Warrior Run Area Fire Department (Watsontown) – $16,136.
Total grants awarded in the district: $332,847.

Representative Michael Stender
108th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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