Milroy Hose Company NO. 1

Milroy Hose Company NO. 1, doing business as Milroy Hose Company, is a tax-exempt nonprofit organization located in Milroy, Pennsylvania, that has been registered to receive federal awards since August 2011. As a fire department organization, the company provides critical emergency response services and fire safety infrastructure to its community. The organization has established itself as a recipient of federal grant funding focused on enhancing firefighter safety, public safety capabilities, and emergency response readiness through strategic investments in equipment, training, and organizational development.

Milroy Hose Company NO. 1 has secured three federal grant awards through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) under the Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program (CFDA 97.044), demonstrating consistent success in obtaining competitive Project Grant funding. The most recent awards were granted on September 30, 2025 ($551,349) and September 27, 2025, with completion dates of September 29, 2027, representing a 24-month grant period supporting critical infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training programs, and health and wellness initiatives for firefighting personnel. An earlier grant awarded on July 22, 2024, totaling $161,555.82, similarly supported infrastructure improvements, equipment procurement, training, and safety enhancements, with a 24-month performance period concluding July 21, 2026. Across these awards, the organization has utilized FEMA HQ Financial Assistance Awards to address core operational needs including emergency response capabilities, personal protective equipment, facility modifications, vehicle acquisitions, and comprehensive health and wellness programs for first responders. The aggregate funding received across these three active and recent awards totals approximately $712,904.82, positioning Milroy Hose Company NO. 1 as an active participant in federal grant-funded emergency services enhancement initiatives.