Fritz Announces Over $400,000 in New Funding to 34 Local Fire, EMS Companies

February 7, 2023

NEW MILFORD- Fire and emergency response organizations in Susquehanna and Wayne counties have been awarded more than $400,000 in grants from the state, Rep. Jonathan Fritz (R-Susquehanna/Wayne) announced today.

“Rural areas such as ours are struggling financially when it comes to our fire and EMS companies,” said Fritz. “These men and women put their lives on the line for members of our community every single day and I am more than pleased to see them being supported with this necessary funding.”

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not General Fund tax revenue.

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.

Following is a list of local fire and ambulance companies and the amount of their grant awards. All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OFSC to receive their grants.

Susquehanna County
• Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company, Fire – $10,000.
• Clifford Township Volunteer Fire Company, EMS – $14,317.55.
• Columbia Hose Co., Fire, New Milford – $12,843.77.
• Columbia Hose Co., EMS, New Milford – $10,000.
• Elk Lake Volunteer Fire Company, Montrose – $12,106.88.
• Forest City Area Emergency Services, Fire – $12,598.14.
• Forest Lake Volunteer Fire Company #1, Montrose – $12,106.88.
• Great Bend Hose Co. No. 1 – $13,580.66.
• Hallstead Fire and Engine Hose Co. No.1 – $13,335.03.
• Hop Bottom Hose Company – $11,861.25.
• Little Meadows Volunteer Fire Company Little Meadows Rescue Squad – $11,861.25.
• Montrose Minute Men Inc. – $10,000.
• Rush Volunteer Fire Department Inc., Lawton – $12,106.88.
• Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Company Inc., Fire – $11,861.25.
• Silver Lake Volunteer Fire Company Inc., EMS – $10,000.
• Springville Volunteer Fire Company– $13,580.66.
• Susquehanna Fire Department Inc., Fire – $14,071.92.
• Susquehanna Fire Department Inc., EMS – $10,000.
• Thompson Hose Company Inc., Fire – $13,580.66.
• Thompson Hose Company Inc., EMS – $10,000.
• Union Dale Volunteer Fire Company – $12,598.14.
• United Fire Company, Montrose – $12,843.77.

Wayne County
• Alert Hook Ladder Company No. 2, Honesdale – $13,089.40.
• Equinunk Volunteer Fire Company – $11,861.25.
• Hose Company No. 1, Honesdale– $13,826.29.
• Northern Wayne Fire Co., Lakewood – $12,598.14.
• Pleasant Mount Emergency Services Inc., Fire – $11,861.25.
• Pleasant Mount Emergency Services Inc., EMS– $10,000.
• Protection Engine Company No. 3, Honesdale – $12,106.88.
• Seelyville Fire Company, Honesdale – $13,335.03.
• Texas #4 Fire Company, Honesdale – $14,808.81.
• Volunteer Fire Company of Beach Lake – $13,335.03.
• Waymart Volunteer Fire Company– $14,808.81.

Representative Jonathan Fritz
111th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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