Kutz: Grants Support 87th District First Responders

February 12, 2026

HARRISBURG – State grant funding was awarded to eight first responder companies that serve the 87th Legislative District under the PA Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program, according to Rep. Thomas Kutz (R-Cumberland). 

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature which is administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) 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. All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, not General Fund tax revenue.

“The dollars from this critical grant program will help ensure our dedicated firefighters and EMS personnel have the equipment needed to do their jobs safely and effectively,” said Kutz. “Our volunteer first responders work hard to serve our communities each day; and I am happy to see these investments made to benefit the 87th District.”

Grants awarded to companies that serve 87th District are:

   • Citizens Fire Co. No. 1 of Mt. Holly Springs, $28,136.
   • Lisburn Community Fire Company, $14,487.
   • Lower Allen Township EMS, $15,000.
   • Lower Allen Township Fire Department, $14,487.
   • Monroe Fire Co., $14,693.
   • Silver Spring Community Fire Co., $13,250.
   • Upper Allen Township Fire Department, $12,220.
   • Yellow Breeches EMS, $15,000.

The funding amounts are contingent on the recipients filing their grant agreements with the Office of State Fire Commissioner.
For questions about these awards, please contact Kutz’s office at 717-975-2235.


Representative Thomas Kutz
87th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
Media Contact: Katelin Morrison
717.260.6502
kmorrison@pahousegop.com