Smith Announces $333,000 for Fire, EMS Companies in 66th District

February 13, 2026

HARRISBURG – State Rep. Brian Smith (R-Jefferson/Indiana) announced today that fire and ambulance companies in the 66th Legislative District will collectively receive more than $333,000 in state grants to support their public safety mission.

“Our firefighters and emergency service crews are the ones we rely on most when disaster strikes,” Smith said. “But without adequate funding, it’s hard to deliver the protection our communities count on. Securing these grants is an important step forward, and we’ll continue working to ensure our fire and ambulance companies have the resources they need to do their jobs.”

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, recruitment and retention, public 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.

The grants awarded in Indiana County are as follows:

  • Commodore Volunteer Fire Department – $14,281.52.
  • Glen Campbell Volunteer Fire Company – $12,014.25.
  • Marion Center Volunteer Fire Department – $12,632.59.
  • Plumville District Volunteer Fire Department – $13,044.82.
  • Rossiter Volunteer Fire Company – $12,014.25.

The grants awarded in Jefferson County are as follows:

  • Big Run Volunteer Fire Company – $13,044.82.
  • Brockway Area Ambulance Service – $5,000.
  • Brockway Volunteer Hose Company – $14,899.86.
  • Brookville Volunteer Fire Company – $12,014.25.
  • Central Fire Department – $13,457.05.
  • Corsica Volunteer Fire Company – $12,014.25.
  • Elk Run Volunteer Fire Company – $12,014.25.
  • Friendship Hose Company No. 1 – $12,220.36.
  • Jefferson County EMS – $15,000.
  • Lindsey Fire Company – $15,105.98.
  • McCalmont Township Volunteer Fire Company – $13,663.17.
  • Oliver Township Volunteer Fire Company – $12,220.36.
  • Perry Township Jefferson County Volunteer Fire Company – $12,426.48.
  • Pinecreek Township Volunteer Firemens Association – $12,014.25.
  • Reynoldsville Ambulance Service – $15,000.
  • Reynoldsville Volunteer Fire Company – $13,250.94.
  •   Ringgold Area Volunteer Fire Company – $12,014.25.
  • Sigel Volunteer Fire Department – $12,220.36.
  • Summerville Volunteer Firemens Association – $12,014.25.
  • Sykesville Ambulance Service – $15,000.
  • Sykesville Volunteer Fire Company – $14,693.75.