Rossi Announces Grants to First Responders in the 59th District

February 13, 2025

HARRISBURG - Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced local fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS) agencies were awarded state grants totaling nearly $352,000 from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program.
The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature which is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). 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.

“First responders selflessly dedicate their time and safety to ensure the well-being of our communities,” said Rossi. “Their commitment is invaluable, and these grants are a way to support them in their vital work. Whether it’s funding for equipment, facility improvements or training, investing in our first responders is an investment in the safety and security of everyone in our area.”

Grants awarded within the 59th District are:
• Bolivar Volunteer Fire Company - $13,310.
• Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department - $13,094.
• Chestnut Ridge Community Volunteer Fire Company - $15,000.
• Darlington Volunteer Fire Department - $12,879.
• Derry Volunteer Fire Department - $12,018.
• Derry Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 of Bradenville - $13,955.
• Dryridge Volunteer Fire Department - $12,664.
• Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $13,740.
• Latrobe Free Service Fire Unit No. 6 - $12,018.
• Latrobe Freewill Volunteer Hose Company Nos. 3 and 4 - $12,018.
• Latrobe Good Friends Hose Company No. 5 - $12,018.
• Latrobe Good Will Hose Company No. 1 - $12,018.
• Latrobe Hook and Ladder Company No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department - $12,449.
• Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 - $12,018.
• Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 - $14,385.
• Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department - $16,322.
• Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 of Kecksburg - $12,664.
• Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 - $13,310.
• Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 3 Calumet - $12,000.
• Mutual Volunteer Fire Department – 12,018.
• New Florence Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 - $12,449.
• Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department - $13,524.
• Norvelt Westmoreland Homesteads Volunteer Fire Department - $13,094.
• Unity Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 6 Marguerite – 12,234.
• Wilpen Fire Company of Ligonier Township - $12,234.
• Youngstown-Whitney Volunteer Fire Department - $28,322.

All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with OSFC by July 1 to receive their grants.


Representative Leslie Rossi
59th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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