Fire, EMS Grants Awarded to 63rd District

February 12, 2026

HARRISBURG –Rep. Josh Bashline (R-Clarion/Armstrong) announced more than $460,000 in grant funding will support fire companies and emergency medical services in the 63rd District. 

“Our fire and EMS personnel put service above self every day, answering the call in moments of crisis with professionalism, courage and compassion,” said Bashline. “Their dedication and sacrifice are the backbone of our communities, and we are deeply grateful for all they do to keep us safe. While I appreciate seeing these funds coming to our district, it is not enough. I hope to see heavy increases in future allocations.”

Established by the Legislature, the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner. The grant money comes from state gaming proceeds as required under state law. It was first initiated in 2000 and is open to volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services and rescue squads in Pennsylvania. Grant awards can be used for construction or repair of facilities, purchase or repair of equipment, debt reduction, recruitment, retention, public education about fire safety and training. The funding amounts are contingent on the recipients filing their grant agreements with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

Recipient companies in the 63rd District include:

Armstrong County
   • Dayton District Volunteer Fire Company: $13,044.82.
   • Distant Area Volunteer Fire Department: $12,632.59.
   • Elderton District Volunteer Fire Company: $12,014.25.
   • Hose Company No. 6 Kittanning (EMS): $15,000.
   • Hose Company No. 6 Kittanning (Fire): $13,457.05.
   • Hose Hook and Ladder Company No. 1 Inc.: $12,220.36.
   • Kittanning Hose Company No. 4: $12,220.36.
   • Kittanning Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1: $13,044.82.
   • Parker City Volunteer Fire Company: $25,457.05.
   • Pine Township Volunteer Fire Company: $12,838.71.
   • Rayburn Township Volunteer Fire Company: $11,679.
   • Rural Valley Hose Company: $12,220.36
   • Sugarcreek Township Volunteer Fire Department: $13,869.28.
   • Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department: $12,014.25.
   • Worthington West Franklin Volunteer Fire Department: $12,014.25.

Clarion County
   • Callensburg-Licking Township Volunteer Fire Company: $12,426.48.
   • Clarion Fire and Hose Company No. 1: $12,220.36.
   • Clarion Hospital: $15,000.
   • East Brady Area Ambulance Service: $15,000.
   • East Brady Volunteer Fire Department: $13,457.05.
   • Farmington Township Volunteer Fire Company: $12,014.25.
   • Hawthorn Area Volunteer Fire Department: $12,014.25.
   • Knox Area Volunteer Ambulance Company Inc.: $15,000.
   • Knox Volunteer Fire Company: $13,250.94.
   • Limestone Township Volunteer Fire Company: $12,014.25.
   • Mill Creek Township Volunteer Fire Department: $12,014.25.
   • New Bethlehem Fire Company No. 1: $12,632.59.
   • Perry Township Volunteer Fire Department: $12,014.25.
   • Rimersburg Hose Company: $12,220.36.
   • Shippenville Elk Township Volunteer Fire Department: $12,220.36.
   • Sligo Volunteer Fire Department Inc.: $12,220.36.
   • Southern Clarion County Volunteer Ambulance: $15,000.
   • St. Petersburg Volunteer Fire Company: $12,014.25.
   • Strattanville Volunteer Fire Department: $12,220.36.
   • Washington Township Volunteer Fire Department: $12,220.36.


Representative Josh Bashline
63rd Legislative District 
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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717-260-6396
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