Bonner: Nearly $215,000 Awarded to Fire, EMS Services in Mercer and Butler Counties

February 13, 2026

HARRISBURG – Rep. Tim Bonner (R-Mercer/Butler) announced grant funding was awarded to multiple essential first responder companies in the 17th District.

Seventeen fire companies and ambulance squads in the 17th District, covering parts of Mercer and Butler counties, are recipients of grants administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner and the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency. The money can be used for construction, renovation, equipment purchases or repairs, recruitment and retention, public education about fire safety, and existing debt reduction.

“I am glad to see this funding support our fire and EMS heroes,” Bonner said. “I understand most of these companies are volunteer run, which makes money for equipment, training and facility upgrades hard to come by. These grants help ensure they have the tools and resources needed to protect lives and property across Mercer and Butler counties.”

Grants awarded within the 17th District are listed below by county.

Mercer County:
  • Fredonia Volunteer Fire Department - $12,839.
  • Grove City Volunteer Fire Department - $16,137.
  • Jackson Center Volunteer Fire Company - $14,488.
  • Jefferson Township Volunteer Fire Department - $13,251.
  • Pine Township Engine Company - $12,839.
  • Sheakleyville Community Volunteer Fire Department - $12,426.
  • Stoneboro Volunteer Fire Company – $13,045.
  • Superior Ambulance Service Inc. - $15,000.
  • Volunteer Fire Department of Springfield Township - $14,075.

Butler County:
  • Bruin Volunteer Fire Department - $14,694.
  • Eau Claire Volunteer Fire Department & Aux. - $12,220.
  • Harrisville Volunteer Fire Company - $12,838.
  • Karns City Regional Ambulance Service - $15,000.
  • Marion Township Volunteer Fire Company - $12,426.
  • Petrolia Volunteer Fire Department - $13,045.
  • Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team (Fire) - $13,045.
  • Slippery Rock Volunteer Fire Company and Rescue Team (EMS) - $9,978.

The funding for these grants comes from an ongoing grant program created by the Legislature and supported by proceeds from slot machine gaming, not General Fund tax revenue.

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 Tim Bonner
17th Legislative District
Pennsylvania House of Representatives
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