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Application period was September 5 – October 24, 2025 (now closed). Grant agreements due May 31, 2026; final reports due September 1, 2026. No deadline stored to compare against.
Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program is a grant from the Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner that funds volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads across Pennsylvania.
Available annually, grants to fire companies range from $2,500 to $15,000 and support up to two eligible project categories per application, including facilities construction or renovation, equipment purchase or repair, debt reduction, firefighter training, fire prevention education materials, and recruitment and retention programs. Volunteer fire companies that also provide EMS are eligible for both fire company and EMS grants.
The 2025-2026 grant cycle accepted applications in September and October 2025.
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Apply for a Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant | Commonwealth of Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner Apply for a Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant This annual grant program is available for volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads.
2025-2026 Grants Agreements are Now Available \r\n The 2025-2026 grant agreements are now available for those who applied for one during the open application period in September-October 2025. 2025-2026 Grants Agreements are Now Available The 2025-2026 grant agreements are now available for those who applied for one during the open application period in September-October 2025.
View the 2025-2026 Grant Calculation webinar materials Emergency medical services \n \n To maintain current and future fiscal year eligibility, your organization must continue report your incidents on a monthly basis via the Pennsylvania Fire Incident Reporting System .
Emergency medical services To maintain current and future fiscal year eligibility, your organization must continue report your incidents on a monthly basis via the Pennsylvania Fire Incident Reporting System .
\r\n Eligible organizationscan apply for grant funding for a combination of up to two projects in the following categories: Facilities : Construction and/or renovation of the fire company's or ambulance service’s facility and purchase or repair of fixtures and furnishings necessary to maintain or improve the capability of the company to provide fire, ambulance and rescue services.
Equipment : Purchase or repair of firefighting, ambulance, or rescue equipment. This includes the purchase of fuel for company vehicles. Debt Reduction : Debt reduction associated with the facility or equipment categories above.
Training : Training and certification of members. Training and Education : Materials regarding fire prevention for the general public. Career Departments Only : Overtime costs associated with backfilling positions while firefighters are attending training.
Recruitment and Retention : Including, but not limited to, volunteer firefighter length of service award programs and programs for minors. Construction Savings Account : For fire companies only. Apply for a grant for the purpose of constructing a new facility.
The grant funds shall be deposited into a construction savings account. The account will be administered by thecommissioner. A fire company may only apply for a grant for up to five years.
This project cannot be amended. Eligible organizationscan apply for grant funding for a combination of up to two projects in the following categories: Facilities : Construction and/or renovation of the fire company's or ambulance service’s facility and purchase or repair of fixtures and furnishings necessary to maintain or improve the capability of the company to provide fire, ambulance and rescue services.
Equipment : Purchase or repair of firefighting, ambulance, or rescue equipment. This includes the purchase of fuel for company vehicles. Debt Reduction : Debt reduction associated with the facility or equipment categories above.
Training : Training and certification of members. Training and Education : Materials regarding fire prevention for the general public. Career Departments Only : Overtime costs associated with backfilling positions while firefighters are attending training.
Recruitment and Retention : Including, but not limited to, volunteer firefighter length of service award programs and programs for minors. Construction Savings Account : For fire companies only. Apply for a grant for the purpose of constructing a new facility.
The grant funds shall be deposited into a construction savings account. The account will be administered by thecommissioner. A fire company may only apply for a grant for up to five years.
This project cannot be amended. \r\n Due to the US Fire Administration’s transition from NFIRS to NERIS and resulting impact to PennFIRS reporting , the monthly participation report will be available in both NFIRS and NERIS standards for PennFIRS compliance. Emergency Networking users must link their NERIS account to the ER software.
See important dates below for additional information. Due to the US Fire Administration’s transition from NFIRS to NERIS and resulting impact to PennFIRS reporting , the monthly participation report will be available in both NFIRS and NERIS standards for PennFIRS compliance. Emergency Networking users must link their NERIS account to the ER software.
See important dates below for additional information. \r\n \r\n August 1, 2025 \r\n Deadline for New Companies and Mergers \r\n September 5, 2025 \r\n Application period opens at 8 A. M.
\r\n October 24, 2025 \r\n Application period closes at 4 P. M. \r\n December 19, 2025 \r\n Office of the State Fire Commissioner approves or disapproves of all applications.
\r\nNotifications will be made after this date. \r\n May 31, 2026 \r\n Deadline for submission of 2025-26 FCEMS Grant Agreements. \r\n July 31, 2026 \r\n Deadline for transmission of 2025-26 FCEMS Grant Agreements for award disbursement.
\r\n September 1, 2026 \r\n The deadline for submitting your electronic Final Report is 4 P. M. \r\n \r\n"}}"> Deadline for New Companies and Mergers Application period opens at 8 A.
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Office of the State Fire Commissioner approves or disapproves of all applications. Notifications will be made after this date. Deadline for submission of 2025-26 FCEMS Grant Agreements.
Deadline for transmission of 2025-26 FCEMS Grant Agreements for award disbursement. The deadline for submitting your electronic Final Report is 4 P. M.
Deadline to Submit Grant Agreements \n Grant software now uses the statewide Keystone ID login. Review our Keystone ID Guide to learn how to: Create a Keystone ID Login if you don’t already have one. They can be used for other Pennsylvania services.
Create a new profile in our new OSFC grant software, Egrants. Add an existing 24/25 application to your E-grants profile (Only needs to be done for 24/25 applications). Reset your Keystone ID password.
Grant software now uses the statewide Keystone ID login. Review our Keystone ID Guide to learn how to: Create a Keystone ID Login if you don’t already have one. They can be used for other Pennsylvania services.
Create a new profile in our new OSFC grant software, Egrants. Add an existing 24/25 application to your E-grants profile (Only needs to be done for 24/25 applications). Reset your Keystone ID password.
How To Change A Contact (PDF) FCEMS Grant Webinar (PDF) \r\n The opening date for the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program was on September 6th and closed on October 23rd. The opening date for the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program was on September 6th and closed on October 23rd.
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According to the current listing, eligibility includes: Pennsylvania fire companies, emergency medical service providers, and volunteer rescue squads. Volunteer fire companies that also provide EMS are eligible for both grants. Confirm the full requirements in the official notice before applying.
The current listing shows awards to fire companies range from $2,500 to $15,000. Verify award ceilings, matching requirements, and allowable costs in the official notice.
Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program (Pennsylvania) is funded by Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner. Verify program details on the funder's official page before applying.
This opportunity targets applicants in Pennsylvania. If your organization operates elsewhere, check the official notice for location requirements.
Applications go through the funder's official portal — the Apply Now link on this page goes there directly.
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