Fire and EMS companies serving the 18th District and 142nd District were awarded grants from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC), state Reps. Joe Hogan and K.C. Tomlinson announced.
Projects eligible for funding include construction or renovation of a fire or ambulance company facility, purchase or repair of equipment, training or reduction of existing debt.
“Across our community, this funding will support critical upgrades and the acquisition of life saving equipment,” said Hogan. As we know, our volunteer first responders put their lives on the line with every call, we must ensure they have the resources they need to keep our communities and families safe.”
“I’m proud to congratulate our dedicated fire and EMS companies across the 18th District on receiving these critical grants,” said Tomlinson. “From Bensalem to Hulmeville, these funds will go directly toward facility upgrades, equipment purchases, training and debt relief. These investments provide our first responders with the support they deserve to continue to keep our communities safe.”
The organizations receiving grants are:
- Bensalem Fire Rescue – $14,075.
- Bensalem Rescue Squad Inc. – $15,000.
- Cornwells Fire Company No. 1 – $16,136.
- Langhorne-Middletown Fire Company – $16,136.
- Middletown Township DBA – $12,838.
- Newport Fire Company No. 1 – $16,136.
- Nottingham Fire Company – $16,136.
- Penndel Fire Co. No. 1 – $16,136.
- Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad – $15,000.
- William Penn Fire Co. – $16,136.
- Feasterville Fire Co. – $15,312.
- Lower Southampton Fire Co. – $16,136.
- Northampton Township Volunteer Fire Co. – $14,693.
- Trevose Fire Company – $16,136.
The 18th House District covers Bensalem Township and Hulmeville Borough.
The 142nd House District covers Langhorne Borough, Langhorne Manor Borough, Penndel Borough, Lower Southampton Township, parts of Middletown and Northampton Townships.
