About The Department > Our Budget
The Franklin Borough Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1 has an annual budget of approximately $55,000 and is funded almost entirely through fundraising events conducted by the department's members. The fire department also receives limited municipal funding, which covers worker's compensation and vehicle fleet insurance only, and has been the recipient of state and federal grants over the last few years. Below are two graphs that summarize the sources of department funding and how the funding is expended.
Calendar of Events
Submarine Sandwich (Sub) Sales
Our sub sales are normally held on the last Saturday of each month (unless it coincides with a holiday or some other scheduling conflict exists) at the fire station on Main Street. The sub sales are a long running tradition, with the first having been held in the early 1970's. The submarine sandwiches (subs) are made with cooked salami, cooked ham, bologna, tomatoes, lettuce, and pickles on a 14" submarine bun. The subs are available with or without onions and cost $5.50 per submarine sandwich.
Please note that due to rising costs, the price per sub
has been increased to $5.50 effective May 31st
2008 Gun Tickets
Get a chance to win one of the 10 prizes shown below. Tickets are available for a $10 donation and have two numbers per ticket; only 500 tickets were printed. If you do not desire the said prize, you have the option to recieve a Gander Card in lieu of the gun or hunting-related item. Prizes are being provided by the Gander Mountain store at 600 Galleria Drive, Johnstown, PA. Winners are determined by the PA Daily Lottery's 7:00 pm Drawing. The winners of firearms are subject to paying Insta-Check fees. All federal, state, & local laws apply.
For tickets, contact a fire department member or the fire station at 814.535.1953.
Aug. 18: Savage 93R17 BVSS .17 HMR Stainless Steel/Laminated Stock
Aug. 19: Savage 111 FCXP3 .30/06 (Clip Magazine) w/3x-9x Scope
Aug. 20: Stack-On 10-Gun Safe w/Combination Lock
Aug. 21: Remington 870 Shur-Shot 12 Ga. 3.5" Camo w/Olive Grn. Metal Coat
Aug. 22: Ameristep Brickhouse Total Scent Containment Blind OR
Ameristep Skyscraper Ladder Stand 22-ft
Aug. 25: Savage Mark II .22 LR SS/Laminated w/Thumbhole Stock
Aug. 26: Smith & Wesson 40VE .40 Cal. 4"15-rd. Stainless/Synthetic
Aug. 27: Nikon Laser 440 Team Realtree Compact Rangefinder
Aug. 28: Mossberg 535 ATS Turkey 12 Ga. 3.5" Camo w/Extra-Full Tube
Aug. 29: Remington 770 .270 (Clip Magazine) w/3x-9x Scope
$5 Pull Tab Tickets
For a $5 donation, you get a pull tab ticket that gives you the chance to win a $500 prize. Tickets are sold for each month. Winners are determined by the PA Daily Lottery's Evening Drawing on the first Tuesday of the month. For tickets, contact a fire department member or the fire station at 814.535.1953.
Fund Drive
Our annual fund drive begins in early Fall of each year. It is important for you to know that our fire department receives very little municipal funding (see the charts shown above). Our budget is funded almost entirely from donations and fundraising events. Please support your fire department! Without your support, we would not be able to provide the level of service that we currently provide.
Click here to view this year's fund drive letter.
A reminder to members: Company meetings are held on the first Tuesday of each month (except December) at 7:30 pm. The annual company meeting is held on the third Wednesday of December at 7:30 pm. Meetings are not open to the public.
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Copyright © 1996-2008 Franklin Borough Volunteer Fire Company, No. 1
1125 Main Street - Johnstown PA 15909-2061
Phone 814.535.1953 - Fax 814.536.3075
Emergencies 911 - Nonemergencies 800.281.1680