$207K In Grants Going To 15 Lower Bucks Fire Companies

LOWER BUCKS COUNTY, PA —More than $200,000 in grants are being doled out to 15 fire departments and EMS units in Bensalem Township, Levittown, and Yardley and its surrounding communities.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero, (D-10), said the grants from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner are offered annually for a wide variety of projects relating to equipment, training, debt reduction.

“It is critical that we support our fire companies and EMS workers, who keep our loved ones safe every day by putting themselves on the front lines,” Santarsiero said. “Our communities are a safer and better place as a result of these brave men and women. This funding will help ensure that they have the resources they need to continue their vital work.”

The grants include:

• America Hose Hook and Ladder Company- $13,580.66
• Bristol Consolidated Volunteer Fire Co- $13,826.29
• Bristol Township Fire District- $14,071.92
• Bristol Vol CPNY Number 6- $13,580.66
• Croydon Fire Co No 1- $15,000
• Edgely Fire Co No 1 Inc- $15,000
• Fairless Hills Volunteer Fire Co- $15,000
• Levittown Fairless Hills Rescue Squad Inc-$10,000
• Levittown Fire Company Number 1- $14,808.81
• Morrisville Fire Company- $14,317.55
• Third District Fire Company 1- $15,000
• Tullytown Fire Company- $12,843.77
• Upper Makefield Fire Co- $15,000
• Yardley Makefield Emergency Unit- $10,000
• Yardley Makefield Fire Company- $15,000