PRESS RELEASE

HARRISBURG, Pennsylvania (Oct. 22, 2024) – State Rep. Kristin Marcell (R-Bucks) and Sen. Frank Farry (R-Bucks) are proud to announce that several important projects in Bucks County have been awarded funding through the Local Share Account (LSA) grant program. The grants, issued by the Commonwealth Financing Authority (CFA), will fund public safety and infrastructure improvements vital to the region.

“These grants represent significant investments in our community’s safety, infrastructure and quality of life,” said Marcell. “I’m thrilled our local municipalities will benefit from this funding, which will positively impact the well-being of our residents and ensure continued safety and security in the district.”

“We are committed to improving the quality of life for our residents by helping with funding for critical infrastructure and public safety, said Farry. “Whether it’s upgrading sewer lines, supporting our first responders or enhancing community parks, these projects will benefit our community for years to come.”

The fire department grant awardees are as follows:

Warwick Township: Aerial Platform Replacement
The township secured $1 million to replace “Tower 66,” the aging aerial platform used by the Warwick Fire Company. The current equipment has experienced repeated mechanical failures, jeopardizing public safety during emergency situations. This funding will help the fire department acquire new equipment to ensure reliable service in critical fire and rescue operations.

Wrightstown Township: Pumper Replacement for Lingohocken Fire Company
Wrightstown Township, on behalf of the Lingohocken Fire Company, received $1 million to replace a 20+-year-old pumper. Given the absence of public water in the area, this apparatus is essential for maintaining fire safety and protecting residents in Wrightstown and neighboring municipalities.

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A Northern Kentucky firefighter was seriously hurt in an on-duty crash and flown to the University of Cincinnati Medical Center via AirCare, according to officials at the scene, wcpo.com reported.

The tanker truck appeared to have rolled off a small bridge and into a creek near KY-177 and KY-3185, the report said.

Kentucky State Police said the firefighter was responding to a call when he was unable to navigate a left turn onto westbound KY-177, the report said.

KSP said the firefighter contacted dispatch and told them he was in bad shape after the crash, according to the report. No one else was in the fire apparatus with him when the crash happened. The firefighter was trapped inside for a significant period of time, according to the KSP, the report said.

Officials at the scene said it appeared the brakes on the fire truck went out at some point while the driver was on a hill, according to the report.

The firefighter who was injured is a volunteer firefighter with the Northern Pendleton Fire District, KSP said, according to the report.

Officials have not provided any information on the firefighter’s condition, the report said.

#BREAKING: Northern Kentucky firefighter seriously hurt in on-duty crash, airlifted to hospital. The 29-year-old first responder called his own accident into dispatch, saying he ‘was hurt bad,’ an EMA official tells me @FOX19 pic.twitter.com/czROa3z99E

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The Naches Fire Department recently announced the arrival of its new Engine 213, the department said in a Facebook post. The 2024 Rosenbauer pumper was purchased from General Fire Apparatus in Spokane, Washington.

The truck features a pump with 20% more pumping capacity and double the water carrying capacity than the department’s 1998 engine.

“With the costs for 2025 and 2026 model year fire apparatus expected to increase a minimum of 20% due to new EPA emissions regulations we, along with our fire commissioners, felt it prudent to make the purchase now while the truck was still priced within our means,” the department said.

“A huge thanks again to the voters who agreed to a levy lid lift in 2023 which has allowed us to make some needed improvements including purchasing this truck. The last few things are coming together and we expect to have the truck in service within the next few weeks. We’ll schedule a push-in ceremony so the community can check it out in the coming months so stay tuned.”

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