Rossi Highlights Investment in Local Fire Companies Through State Grant Program

February 13, 2026

WESTMORELAND COUNTY - Rep. Leslie Rossi (R-Westmoreland) today announced fire and emergency response organizations throughout the 59th Legislative District have been awarded nearly $338,000 in grants from the state.

“These grants recognize the vital role our local fire companies play in protecting families, businesses and visitors throughout the district,” said Rossi. “The ongoing grant program created by the Legislature provides reliable funding for construction or renovation of facilities, equipment purchases and repairs, training, recruitment and retention, public education about fire safety, and debt reduction. By using gaming proceeds instead of General Fund tax revenue, we are reinforcing public safety while maintaining strong fiscal responsibility.”

The funding comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and administered by the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA) and the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC). All funding comes from the proceeds from slot machine gaming, and not General Fund tax revenue.

The following grants were awarded in the 59th District:

  • Boliver Volunteer Fire Company - $13,251.
  • Chestnut Ridge Community Volunteer Fire Company - $15,000.
  • Crabtree Volunteer Fire Company - $13,045.
  • Darlington Volunteer Fire Company - $13,457.
  • Derry Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 of Bradenville - $14,075.
  • Derry Volunteer Fire Department - $12,014.
  • Dryridge Volunteer Fire Department - $12,220.
  • Fairfield Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $13,869.
  • Free Service Fire Unit No. 6 - $12,014.
  • Freewill Volunteer Hose Company Nos. 3 and 4 - $10,965.
  • Good Friends Hose Company No. 5 - $12,014.
  • Good Will Hose Company No. 1 - $11,769.
  • Hook and Ladder Company No. 2 Volunteer Fire Department - $12,220.
  • Ligonier Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 - $12,014.
  • Ligonier Volunteer Hose Company No. 1 of Ligonier - $14,282.
  • Lloydsville Volunteer Fire Department - $15,930.
  • Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 1 of Kecksburg - $12,633.
  • Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 3 of Calumet - $12,014.
  • Mount Pleasant Township Volunteer Fire Department No. 2 - $13,869.
  • Mutual Volunteer Fire Department - $12,014.
  • New Florence Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 - $12,426.
  • Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department - $13,869.
  • Westmoreland Homesteads Volunteer Fire Department - $12,839.
  • Wilpen Fire Company of Ligonier Township - $12,014.
  • Youngstown Whitney Volunteer Fire Department - $28,137.

All companies that apply and meet requirements outlined by OSFC receive funding. Companies must file a grant agreement with the office to receive their grants.



Representative Leslie Rossi
59th District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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717-260-6437 (office) 717-497-8478 (cell)
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