Northhampton News

Rep. Zach Mako has announced that 17 fire and emergency medical service companies within the 183rd Legislative District have received grants totaling nearly $240,000. The funds are sourced from state gaming proceeds as mandated by state law, a program initiated in 2000 to support volunteer and career fire companies, emergency medical services, and rescue squads across Pennsylvania.

The grants can be utilized for various purposes including construction or repair of facilities, equipment purchase or repair, debt reduction, and training. The distribution of funds is contingent upon the recipients submitting their grant agreements with the Office of the State Fire Commissioner.

“This grant program provides vital funds for smaller projects that assist fire and ambulance service personnel care for members of our community,” stated Mako. “It helps reduce the fundraising burden and lets our emergency responders focus more on coming to our aid in an emergency. I strongly support our first responders and will continue to advocate for their needs.”

The specific allocations to the fire and EMS companies serving the district are as follows:

- Allen Township Fire Company No. 1: $13,094

- Bath Volunteer Firefighters and Ambulance Corps: $14,170

- Charotin Hose Company No. 1: $13,094

- Community Fire Company No. 2 of North Whitehall Township: $12,449

- Community Fire Company of New Tripoli: $15,461

- Diamond Fire Company: $15,246

- East Allen Township Fire Department: $12,879

- Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company: $12,018

- Klecknersville Rangers Volunteer Fire Company EMS: $15,000

- Laurys Station Volunteer Fire Company: $13,955

- Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1: $16,322

- Neffs Volunteer Fire Company: $14,600

- Northampton Fire Department: $13,955

- Northampton Regional Emergency Medical Services Inc.: $15,000

- Northern Valley Emergency Medical Services Inc.: $15,000

- Slatington Volunteer Fire Department: $13,955

- Tri Clover Fire Company: $13,525

The 183rd District encompasses Lowhill and North Whitehall townships along with Slatington Borough in Lehigh County. It also includes Allen Township in East Allen Township as well as parts of Lehigh and Moore townships alongside Bath Borough in Northampton County.