$400K Going To 4 Levittown Fire Companies

LEVITTOWN, PA —Four Bristol fire companies will receive $400,000 in state grants to support public safety, legislators have announced.

State Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10) and State Rep. Tina Davis (D-141) visited four Bristol fire companies recently to announce state grant awards to benefit the fire companies.

The four awards are as follows:

• Bristol Consolidated Volunteer Fire Company —$40,000 for Command Vehicle
• American Hose, Hook & Ladder —$181,000 for Rescue Equipment
• Bristol Fire Co. —$78,000 for Rescue Equipment
• Third District Fire Co. —$125,000 for Pumper Truck

“Our local volunteer fire companies, the firefighters, administrators, and support personnel, sacrifice so much to protect us all,” Davis said. “This state funding will help them obtain the equipment that they need to do their job a little more safely and effectively. Thank you to these amazing individuals for their selfless dedication to keeping our community safe.”

Santarsiero said the volunteer firefighters do tremendous work, putting the community first to keep everyone safe.

"It is critical we continue to support our fire companies and volunteer firefighters who work tirelessly on the front line to protect us,” he said.