Cook Announces Fire, EMS Companies in the 50th District Awarded More Than $400,250

February 13, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Bud Cook (R-Greene/Washington) today announced fire and emergency response organizations in the 50th Legislative District have been awarded $400,262 in grants from the state. 

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). This funding comes from Pennsylvania state gaming revenue.

“The men and women who serve as fire and EMS personnel are heroes, putting their lives on the line every day to keep residents of the 50th District safe,” Cook said. “We’re happy to see this funding going toward supporting the vital services provided by fire companies and emergency medical services. So often these departments rely on volunteers and operate on limited budgets. This money will help meet essential needs, so they can continue saving lives.”

Grants awarded within the 50th District are listed below by county.

Greene County:
  • Carmichaels and Cumberland Township Volunteer Fire Department - $27,518.
  • Center Township Volunteer Fire Company Relief Association - $12,426.
  • Clarksville and Community Volunteer Fire Department (EMS) - $15,000.
  • Clarksville and Community Volunteer Fire Department (Fire) - $12,014.
  • Greensboro Monongahela Township Volunteer Fire Company - $12,426.
  • Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company - $12,426.
  • Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company Ambulance Service - $15,000.
  • Morris Township Volunteer Fire - $12,014.
  • Mount Morris Community Volunteer Fire Company - 13,045.
  • Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company (EMS) - $15,000.
  • Nemacolin Volunteer Fire Company (Fire) - $12,014.
  • New Freeport Volunteer Fire Department (EMS) – $15,000.
  • New Freeport Volunteer Fire Department (Fire) - $12,014.
  • Rices Landing Volunteer Fire Department (EMS) - $15,000.
  • Rices Landing Volunteer Fire Department (Fire) - $13,045.
  • Wayne Township Volunteer Fire Company - $12,014.
  • Waynesburg Franklin Township Volunteer Fire Company - $16,137.

Washington County: 
  • Bentleyville Volunteer Fire Department - $15,000.
  • California Volunteer Fire Department - $13,663.
  • Charleroi Fire Department - $15,000.
  • Denbo Vesta Six Volunteer Fire Department - $12,014.
  • East Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company - $13,869.
  • Lock 4 Volunteer Fire Company - $13,663.
  • Marianna Volunteer Fire Company - $12,220.
  • Richeyville Volunteer Fire Company - $13,251.
  • Roscoe Volunteer Fire Company Inc. - $12,426.
  • Stockdale Volunteer Fire Department - $24,839.
  • West Brownsville Volunteer Fire Company - $12,220.

Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training, recruitment and retention, 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.


Representative Bud Cook
50th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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717.772.9905
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