Bonner: 18 Fire, Emergency Services Departments Awarded Funding

February 11, 2025

GROVE CITY– Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced grant funding was awarded to multiple essential first responder companies in the 17th District.

Eighteen fire companies and ambulance squads in the 17th District, covering parts of Mercer and Butler counties, are recipients of grants administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. The money can be used for construction, renovation, equipment purchases or repairs, and existing debt reduction.

“Our first responders make daily sacrifices to protect and serve our communities,” said Bonner. “With most of our companies being volunteer run, these essential grants are just one way our Commonwealth can support our first responders who keep our citizens safe.”

Grants awarded within the 17th District are listed below by county.

Mercer County:

- Fredonia Volunteer Fire Department, $13,094.35.
- Grove City Volunteer Fire Department, $16,322.02.
- Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Company, $14,815.77.
- Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department, $13,309.52.
- Pine Township Engine Company, $16,322.02.
- Sheakleyville Community Volunteer Fire Department, $12,448.81.
- Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Company, $13,094.35.
- Superior Ambulance Service Inc., $15,000.
- Volunteer Fire Department of Springfield Township, $14,170.24.

Butler County:

- Bruin Volunteer Fire Department, $14,600.50.
- Bruin Volunteer Fire Department (EMS), $15,000.
- Eau Claire Volunteer Fire Department & Aux., $12,018.46.
- Karns City Regional Ambulance Service, $15,000.
- Harrisville Volunteer Fire Company, $13,094.35.
- Marion Township Volunteer Fire Company, $12,879.17.
- Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department, $13,094.35.
- Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team (Fire), $12,879.17.
- Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team (EMS), $10,051.

The funding for these grants comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and supported by proceeds from slot machine gaming, not General Fund tax revenue.

Representative Tim Bonner
17th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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