Four area volunteer fire companies received state grants recently to support equipment purchases.
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Earlier this week, State Sen. Steve Santarsiero and State Rep. Tina Davis, both Democrats, presented ceremonial checks to the fire companies in Bristol Borough and Bristol Township.
In the borough, the Bristol Consolidated Fire Company received $40,000 to put toward the purchase of a command vehicle.
Bristol Borough’s American Hose, Hook, and Ladder Fire Company got $181,000 to buy rescue equipment, and the Bristol Fire Company got $78,000 for rescue equipment.
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In Bristol Township, the Third District Fire Company received $125,000 for a pumper truck.
“Our local volunteer fire companies, the firefighters, administrators, and support personnel, sacrifice so much to protect us all,” said Davis. “This state funding will help them obtain the equipment that they need to do their job a little more safely and effectively. Thank you to these amazing individuals for their selfless dedication to keeping our community safe.”
“I was happy to support these funds for equipment upgrades at four companies that serve Bristol Borough and Bristol Township, ensuring these brave men and women have the necessary resources to continue to serve the community. It is critical we continue to support our fire companies and volunteer firefighters who work tirelessly on the front line to protect us,” said Santarsiero.
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Pennsylvania has been dealing with the impact of the declining number of volunteer fire companies.
Bristol Borough is currently moving forward with a plan to merge the town’s volunteer fire companies.
In Bristol Township, the municipality has increased support for its five volunteer fire companies and added paid daytime fire crews, which operates an engine/rescue truck.
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