ICYMI: Help Lower Merion Fire Companies Win $25,000

LOWER MERION, PA – Nest and the Leary Firefighters Foundation are offering two fire companies the chance to win $25,000. You can help fire companies in the Lower Merion Fire Department win that prize in a few simple steps.

The seven fire companies will have a chance to win the $25,000 grant by having members of the community fill out an online form nominating the fire company.

"Firefighters put themselves on the front lines every day – protecting our communities and acting as first responders in emergencies," the Thank Your Local Fire Department webpage says. "To support these heroes, Nest and the Leary Firefighters Foundation have teamed up to provide two fire departments each the opportunity to receive a $25,000 grant for new technology and equipment."

The nominators will only have to enter the zip code of the fire company they want to and – to give them an extra vote – share a story about why you think the fire company should win.

To nominate one of the Lower Merion Fire Department companies for grant eligibility by enter the following zip codes and share a story about when they responded to help you:

• Belmont Hills Fire Company – 19004
• Bryn Mawr Fire Company – 19010
• Gladwyne Fire Company – 19035
• Narberth Volunteer Fire Company – 19072
• Merion Fire Company of Ardmore – 19003
• Penn Wynne/Overbrook Hills Fire Company – 19096
• Union Fire Association of Lower Merion – 19004

Check out the contest rules here.

Votes can be cast until May 12.

Visit the contest website to vote for the Lower Merion Fire Department companies.

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