Senator Tim Kearney Announces Nearly $400K in Grants for Local Fire & EMS Companies in 26th District

February 12, 2025

DELAWARE COUNTY, PA – February 12, 2025 – Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) today announced $380,987.44 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grants for 20 fire companies and five emergency management services organizations in the 26th District.

“These grants are crucial investments in the safety and security of our communities,” said Senator Kearney. “Our firefighters and EMS personnel dedicate their lives to protecting us, often putting themselves in harm’s way.  By securing this funding, we ensure they have resources needed to respond effectively in emergencies, enhance their services, and keep our residents safe.”

The 2024-2025 grant recipients in the 26th District are listed below:

Fire Grants – Total: $305,998.44

  • Broomall Fire Company (Broomall) – $16,322.02
  • Clifton Heights Fire Company (Clifton Heights) – $16,322.02
  • Folsom Fire Company No. 1 (Folsom) – $15,246.13
  • Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company (Drexel Hill) – $15,891.66
  • Glenolden Fire Company No. 1 (Glenolden) – $15,676.48
  • Highland Park Fire Company (Upper Darby) – $16,322.02
  • Holmes Fire Company (Holmes) – $16,106.84
  • Media Fire Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 (Media) – $15,246.13
  • Milmont Fire Company No. 1 (Folsom) – $13,524.70
  • Morton Rutledge Fire Company (Morton) – $13,309.52
  • Newtown Square Fire Company No. 1 (Newtown Square) – $16,322.02
  • Primos Secane Westbrook Park Fire Company No. 5 (Secane) – $14,815.77
  • Prospect Park Fire Company No. 1 (Prospect Park) – $16,322.02
  • Ridley Park Fire Company No. 1 (Ridley Park) – $14,385.41
  • Rose Tree Fire Company No. 1 (Media) – $14,815.77
  • S.M. Vauclain Fire Company (Crum Lynne) – $12,879.17
  • Springfield Fire Company (Springfield) – $16,322.02
  • Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association (Swarthmore) – $14,600.59
  • Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1 (Upper Darby) – $16,322.02
  • Woodlyn Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (Woodlyn) – $15,246.13

EMS Grants – Total: $74,989.00

  • Holmes Fire Company (Holmes) – $15,000.00
  • Marple Township Ambulance Corps (Broomall) – $15,000.00
  • Media Fire Hook & Ladder Company No. 1 (Media) – $15,000.00
  • Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association (Swarthmore) – $14,989.00
  • Woodlyn Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 (Woodlyn) – $15,000.00 

A full list of 2024-2025 grant recipients from across the Commonwealth can be found here.

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