Dr. Joyce Joins Logan Township United Fire Department to Celebrate Federal Investments in Public Safety

October 23, 2026 Press Release Totaling $341,078, the secured grants support firefighter safety initiatives, emergency response capabilities, and community fire prevention programs LOGAN TOWNSHIP, Pa. – On October 20, 2026, Congressman John Joyce visited the Logan Township United Fire Department at their Station 18 facility to see first-hand the federal funding he fought to secure for the department and its fire crew. Firefighters, first responders, and officials of Logan Township United Fire Department proudly showcased the significant impact of three federal grants during a special gathering at the station. “It was an honor to stand alongside the brave men and women of the Logan Township United Fire Department and see firsthand how the federal funding I fought for in Congress is strengthening their capabilities and helping keep our community safe,” said Congressman John Joyce, M.D. “These dedicated volunteers sacrifice time away from their families to answer the call when their neighbors need them most. They deserve the best equipment, resources, and protective gear available to ensure they can carry out lifesaving missions safely and effectively. These federal investments are powerful and meaningful examples of how your tax dollars are used to directly benefit volunteer fire departments and the residents who depend upon their services.” "On behalf of the Logan Township United Fire Department, I want to express our sincere appreciation and recognition of Congressman Dr. John Joyce for his continued support of the fire service and his commitment to the men and women who dedicate themselves to protecting our communities,” said Ronald Shoenfelt, Fire Chief of the Logan Township United Fire Department. “Volunteer fire departments face tremendous challenges in securing the financial resources necessary to provide safe and effective emergency services. Having the attention and support of our congressional representatives is critically important to our ability to meet these challenges. Congressman Joyce's personal visit to our department provided an opportunity to demonstrate firsthand the tremendous impact that federal investments have on firefighter safety and operational readiness. We are particularly grateful for his willingness to engage directly with our volunteers, recognize their sacrifices, and better understand the challenges facing today's volunteer fire service. We sincerely appreciate Congressman Joyce's recognition of the vital role that volunteer firefighters play in protecting our communities and his continued attention to the resources necessary to sustain these essential services." BACKGROUND The Logan Township United Fire Department used the grants to purchase 54 complete sets of structural firefighting turnout gear, acquire a slip-on firefighting tanker unit to enhance wildland firefighting capabilities and improve fire protection in areas with limited water supplies, and purchase approximately 2,800 smoke alarms and 800 combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms for distribution to residents throughout the department’s fire protection districts. Federal Grants Secured: FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant Federal Award: $231,428.00 Purpose: Purchase of 54 complete sets of structural firefighting turnout gear. This equipment has been received and placed into service, representing a substantial investment in firefighter safety and the operational capabilities of the department. U.S. Department of the Interior – Slip-On Tanker Grant Federal Award: $35,250.00 Purpose: Acquisition of a slip-on firefighting tanker unit to enhance the department's wildland firefighting capabilities and improve fire protection in areas with limited water supplies. FEMA Assistance to Firefighters Grant – Fire Prevention and Safety (FP&S) Federal Award: $74,400.00 Purpose: Purchase and distribution of approximately 2,800 smoke alarms and 800 combination smoke/carbon monoxide alarms to residents throughout the fire protection districts. This initiative will allow the department to expand its community fire prevention and public education efforts by placing lifesaving detection equipment directly into the homes of residents. Total Federal Funding: $341,078 Issues : Congress