​Tri-Hampton EMS Awarded $90K Federal Grant

RICHBORO, PA – The Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad has been awarded a $90,416.36 grant through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program. The grant was secured by U.S. Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick.

Since 2001, the AFG Program has awarded approximately $8.4 billion in grant funding to provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.

With this funding, the Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad will replace outdated bunker gear and acquire essential new personal protective equipment (PPE) for their full-time staff.

Jason Dowd, Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad Chief of Operations, expressed his gratitude and emphasized the importance of the funding.

"This grant will enable our EMTs and paramedics to acquire updated gear, helping to ensure they are equipped with the best tools available to protect themselves as they assist our families and communities," he said. "Our team can now focus on their vital work with the confidence that they are adequately protected."

“As a certified EMT and co-chair of the Congressional Fire Services Caucus, it has been my mission to ensure that the hero first responders in our community have the resources and support they need to protect our community with the highest level of safety and effectiveness," said Congressman Fitzpatrick.

"Day in and day out, the incredible men and women of the Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad put their lives on the lives to selflessly serve and safeguard our community. Securing this vital funding represents not just an investment in new protective gear and equipment, but an investment in their safety and the resilience of our entire community," said Fitzpatrick. "I will always fight for our first responders and look forward to continuing working alongside them to develop solutions that provide the support they need to best serve our community."

Congressman Fitzpatrick also recently secured over $130,000 in federal funding for the Bensalem Township Fire Rescue Department and over $160,000 in federal funding for the Sellersville Fire Department.

Since 1942, the Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad has worked tirelessly to serve our community. Based in Richboro, they are the primary Emergency Medical Service provider for Upper Southampton, Lower Southampton, and Northampton Townships. It is their mission and commitment to be the premier EMS organization in the region and provide exceptional patient care, injury and illness prevention, and community education.