Marple Ambulance, Broomall Fire Co Get $23K In Grants

BROOMALL, PA — Two Marple Township emergency response organizations got more than $23,000 total in grant funds to boost their services.

State Rep. Jennifer O’Mara, D-Delaware, announced the Broomall Fire Company and Marple Ambulance Corps got $23,166 total.

The fire company got $13,974.17 while the ambulance corps for $9,192.

The grants are made possible by the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program, and can be used toward repairing, building or renovating facilities.

Funds also can be applied toward purchase of new equipment, training and certification of staff, or it may go to repay debt related to equipment purchases or facility building and maintenance.

"Our community fire and EMS companies provide life-saving work in our communities, and for that they deserve endless thanks and respect," O’Mara said. "My dad was a firefighter, so working with first responders and ensuring that they have the tools they need to succeed is a cause I’m extremely passionate about. I am so thankful that the state is funding these heroes throughout Pennsylvania, but most importantly right here in the 165th Legislative District."

O’Mara noted that recipients still need to complete and return original signed copies of their grant agreements by July 31 in order to receive their money.

She urged any department that needs help with this requirement to contact her district office at 610-544-9878 or email RepOMara@pahouse.net.