Commonwealth Accepting Fire and EMS Grant Applications 

The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is accepting applications for the Fire and EMS Grant Program until October 20, 2024. All fire companies, emergency medical services, and volunteer rescue squads may apply for this grant. Fire and rescue companies must be actively reporting to PennFIRS monthly to qualify. 

Funds may be used towards construction and/or renovation of fire company or EMS facilities; purchase of equipment; debt reduction; training and certification costs; and recruitment and retention, including volunteer firefighter length-of-service award programs and programs for minors. Additional information and guidelines for the 2024-2025 program are available at the OSFC’s grant website under “Resources.” Questions can be directed to ra-vfcvasgp@pa.gov.