Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
Emergency service agencies serving communities in State Rep. Tina Davis’ (D-141) district are receiving state grants totaling almost $100,000.
The funds, which are generated from slot machine proceeds, come from the state Fire Company and Volunteer Ambulance Service Grant Program.
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“Our first responders – who give so much time and effort to their communities – richly deserve this financial assistance,” Davis said. “The departments are at the essence of community safety.”
Recipients in Davis’ district include:
- Bristol Township Fire District, $13,176;
- Croydon Fire Co. No. 1, $14,284;
- Edgely Fire Co. No. 1, $14,007;
- Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad, $7,444;
- Penndel Fire Co. No. 1, $14,284;
- Penndel-Middletown Emergency Squad, $7,444;
- Third District Fire Co. 1, Bristol, $14,000; and
- William Penn Fire Co., Hulmeville, $14,284.
Davis, a a member of the House Gaming Oversight Committee, noted in a press release that grant funds can be used for repairing, building or renovating facilities, purchasing new equipment and staff training, as well as repaying debt related to equipment purchases, facilities and their maintenance.
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The Bristol Township-based state representative is currently working for support on proposed legislation that would ease loan caps for volunteer fire and ambulance squads seeking financing through the state Volunteer Loan Assistance Program. The program would increase loan limited to $500,000.
