$209K State Grant Awarded To Plumsteadville Fire Company

PLUMSTEAD TOWNSHIP, PA — The Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company has been awarded a $209,352 state grant through the Commonwealth Financing Authority.

The funding was secured by State Senator Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Shelby Labs.

The funding, awarded to the Bucks County Redevelopment Authority, will be used to purchase three pick-up vehicles for the fire company to replace its aging fleet. The new vehicles will be able to perform high water rescues, carry more lifesaving gear and equipment and will have better fuel economy.

“Our volunteer firefighters put themselves on the front lines every day to keep our community safe,” said Senator Santarsiero. “The new equipment will improve reliability and better enable these heroic volunteers to provide critical assistance in times of crisis.”

“It is crucial that we continue to support funding for our first responders as they step up every day to serve our community,” said Rep. Labs. “This funding will allow the Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company to acquire the equipment necessary to meet the needs of our community and continue to provide these vital services.”

Administered through the Pennsylvania Department of Community and Economic Development, the Local Share Account (LSA)- Statewide program allocates gaming revenue through the Commonwealth Financing Authority to support projects that improve the quality of life of citizens in the Commonwealth.