State Rep. Gary Day, R-187th, announced recently six fire and emergency medical service companies in the 187th Legislative District were collectively awarded more than $96,000 in funding support through the 2025-2026 Pennsylvania Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grant program.

The local grants are as follows:

• Community Fire Company of New Tripoli – $13,000.

• Fogelsville Volunteer Fire Company – $13,663.17.

• Goodwill Fire Company No. 1 Inc. – $12,426.48.

• Lower Macungie Fire Department – $28,136.55.

• Macungie Ambulance Corps – $15,000.

• Weisenberg Volunteer Fire Department – $14,075.40.

“I am truly grateful for the unwavering dedication and hard work of our first responders. Their service is vital to safeguarding families and communities across the 187th District,” Day said.

“This grant program delivers essential funding for smaller projects that support our fire and ambulance personnel. By easing the burden of fundraising, it allows these brave men and women to focus on what they do best: Protect and assist residents in times of need. I am proud to support our first responders and will continue advocating for the resources they need to carry out their life-saving mission.”

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.

The funding amounts are contingent on the recipients filing their grant agreements with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.