Reading, PA — March 18, 2025 — Sen. Judy Schwank and Rep. Jacklyn Rusnock announced today that the Mt. Penn Fire Company has been awarded $320,915 in grant funding from the Local Share Account Category 4 Facilities Program.
Following its recent merger with the Alsace Township Fire Company, Mt. Penn Fire Company is seeking to expand its engine room to accommodate an additional fire apparatus and equipment. The grant funding will support the engine room expansion and ensure the fire company has the necessary space to operate efficiently and effectively.
Schwank and Rusnock said they worked together to secure the full amount of funding requested for this project and called it an investment in public safety.
“Fire companies across Pennsylvania are working tirelessly to meet the needs of their communities,” Schwank said. “I’m thrilled we could combine our efforts to secure this funding for Mt. Penn and ensure the fire company has the space and resources it needs to keep us safe.”
“It is critical that the volunteers at Mt. Penn Fire Company who put their lives on the line to protect us have the support they need to be successful,” Rusnock said. “This investment will help accommodate the merger and improve public safety for the surrounding communities for years to come.”
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