Credit: Tom Sofield/LevittownNow.com
The Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad has received a federal grant to help its fund its operations.
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The ambulance squad was recently awarded the $46,800 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA), according to Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick’s office.
The grant is intended to “enhance their response capabilities and to more effectively protect the health and safety of the public and emergency response personnel from fire and other related hazards,” the statement said.
While the grant title mentions firefighters, the program is designed to assist fire companies and emergency medical service agencies with funding, according to FEMA.
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“As an essential 9-1-1 ambulance service that covers vast portions of Lower Bucks County, the Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad is tasked with providing lifesaving 24 hour, seven days-a-week advanced life support ambulance coverage,” said Fitzpatrick, a three-term Republican from Middletown Township. “This grant will aid the many career and volunteer members of the rescue squad but moreover, this grant will work to ensure that this essential team is able to continue to promptly respond to emergencies whenever they may arise.”
The Levittown-Fairless Hills Rescue Squad serves half of Bristol Township, most of Falls Township, all of Tullytown Borough, and small parts of Middletown and Lower Makefield townships. When needed, the rescue squad assists surrounding agencies.
FEMA will be awarding $460 million to fire companies, ambulance squads, and state fire training academies through the fiscal year as part of the grant program.
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