Heffley, Argall Announce More Than $390,000 in State Grants for Fire, EMS Services in Carbon County

February 13, 2026

HARRISBURG - Rep. Doyle Heffley (R-Carbon) and Sen. Dave Argall (R-Carbon/Schuylkill/Luzerne) announced fire and emergency response organizations in Carbon County have been awarded $390,063 in grants from the state.

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). This funding comes from Pennsylvania state gaming revenue.

"I'm happy to see these dollars support vital services in Carbon County," Heffley said. "Our volunteer fire companies and EMS providers often operate on very limited budgets. This funding will help support our first responders with important needs and help to save lives."

"I'm thankful so many local fire and EMS companies were awarded these highly competitive funds," Argall said. "These grants are well-deserved and will help our brave first responders with their critically important and dangerous jobs."

The following grants were awarded in Carbon County:
• Albrightsville Volunteer Fire Company - $12,839.
• American Fire Company No. 1 - $14,075.
• Aquashicola Volunteer Fire Company - $13,251.
• Beaver Meadows Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $12,839.
• Bowmanstown Volunteer Fire Company - $13,663.
• Citizens Fire Company No. 1 of Weatherly - $13,869.
• Diligence Fire Co No. 1 - $14,487.63
• Diligent Fire Company No. 3 - $12,014.
• East Penn Township Volunteer Fire - $13,251.
• Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $14,282.
• Hauto Volunteer Fire Company - $13,045.
• Lake Harmony Rescue and Ambulance Squad - $15,000.
• Lake Harmony Volunteer Fire Company Inc. - $14,694.
• Lehigh and Lausanne Rural Volunteer Fire and Rescue Company - $12,426.
• Lehighton Ambulance Association Inc. - $15,000.
• Lehighton Fire Department - $16,137.
• Mahoning Valley Ambulance Association Inc. - $15,000.
• Mahoning Valley Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $15,724.
• Nesquehoning Hose Company No. 1 - $16,137.
• New Columbus Fire Company Inc. - $12,426.
• Onoko Fire and Rescue - $24,633.
• Palmerton Community Ambulance Association Inc. - $15,000.
• Palmerton Municipal Fire Department Support Team - $15,312.
• Parryville Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 - $12,633.
• Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $13,251.
• Penn Forest Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 2 - $14,075.

Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, recruitment and retention, education about fire safety, or reduction of existing debt.

All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OSFC to receive their grants.

Media Contact for Sen. Dave Argall:
Seth Hubler
[email protected]