Bensalem Township fire companies and emergency response crews will receive around $140,000 in state grants to improve their service for the community, writes Dino Ciliberti for the Patch.

The grants come from the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency and Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

“Congratulations to all our area fire and EMS companies that were awarded these grants from the OFSC,” said State Rep. Kathleen “K.C.” Tomlinson.

“Some of Bensalem and Hulmeville’s best and brightest serve with these companies, and these grants will allow them to continue to serve our communities and save lives to the best of their abilities.”

The companies that received grants include:

• Bensalem Fire Rescue ($15,201.29)
• Bensalem Rescue Squad Inc. ($10,000)
• Cornwells Fire Company No. 1 ($15,000)
• Eddington Fire Company ($16,757.46)
• Newport Fire Company No. 1 ($16,951.99)
• Nottingham Fire Company ($16,951.99)
• Trevose Fire Company ($16,951.99)
• Union Fire Company of Cornwells Heights ($16,173.90)
• William Penn Fire Company ($16,951.99).

Projects that are eligible for funding under these grants include the construction or renovation of a company facility and the procurement of new equipment, among others.

Read more about the Bensalem fire department grants in the Patch.

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