Reichard: Funding for Fire, EMS Companies Awarded

February 13, 2026

WAYNESBORO – Rep. Chad Reichard (R-Franklin) announced nearly $110,000 in grant funding has been awarded to fire and emergency medical services in the district through the Office of the State Fire Commissioner’s Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

“Each day, our brave fire and EMS personnel answer the call, at all hours, to help those in need,” Reichard said. “We owe them thanks and support so they have the training and equipment they need to help us in our times of need.” 

  • Mercersburg Montgomery Peters and Warren (EMS): $8,740.
  • Mercersburg Montgomery Peters and Warren (Fire): $15,312.
  • Mont Alto Ambulance Association: $15,000.
  • Mont Alto Volunteer Fire Co.: $14,899.
  • Rescue Hose Company No. 1 of Greencastle: $12,014.
  • South Mountain Volunteer Fire and Ambulance (Fire): $13,663.
  • Waynesboro Ambulance Squad Inc.: $15,000.
  • Waynesboro Volunteer Fire Department: $26,487.

All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, not General Fund tax revenue. 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 prevention, and reduction of existing debt.



Representative Chad Reichard
90th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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