Lehigh Times

State Senator Lisa Boscola (D-Bethlehem) recently announced a round of funding for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) departments.

According to E-News, 26 fire departments and EMS providers in the Northampton and Lehigh County areas will be awarded $368,695 through the 2021-22 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grants, which are administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

"I am happy to announce over $350,000 in funding for local Fire and EMS Departments," Boscola said in a Feb. 11 Tweet.

Following program guidelines, the money may be used for things like facility upgrades, retention and revenue loss due to COVID-19, according to Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

These grants will provide critical financial assistance to the most vital organizations in our community: our fire and emergency services providers,” Boscola said, according to E-News. “Our local fire departments and EMS providers are well-deserving of this funding, which will help protect our citizens who are in need of their services.”

E-News also reports that all funds are administered by the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

According to E News, the entities approved for grants in Northampton County include: Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company, $8,325.05; Bethlehem Township Volunteer Fire Company,$15,000; Charotin Hose Company #1, $14,883; City of Bethlehem, $15,000; City of Bethlehem, $8,158.45; City of Easton Fire Department, $15,000; Dewey Fire Company No 1, $13,240; Easton Emergency Squad,$8,325.05, Freemansburg Volunteer Fire Company No 1, $15,000; Lower Saucon Fire Rescue,$32,310; Northampton Fire Department,$15,000; Palmer Municipal Fire Department, $15,000; Suburban EMS, Inc., $8,325.05; Tatamy Fire Company, $15,000; Williams Township Fire Company #1, $15,000.

E-News reports that the entities approved in Lehigh County include: Catasauqua Fire Department, $15,000; Coplay Fire Department, $12,398; Egypt Fire Company No 1 Whitehall Fire Dept, $15,000; Emmaus Borough Ambulance Corps, $8,325.05; Emmaus Fire Department, $15,000; Fountain Hill Fire Department, $15,000; HAN LE CO Volunteer Fire Co 1, $15,000; International Association of Fire Fighters Lehigh-Northampton Airport, $15,000; West Catasauqua Fire Company, $15,000; Western Salisbury Volunteer Fire Company, $15,000.