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Congressman Fitzpatrick has now delivered over $1.6 million in crucial FY23 funding to local fire departments, EMS, and rescue squads.

LANGHORNE, PA – Today, Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick (PA-1) announced that he has secured $19,047.61 for Newportville Fire Company through the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Assistance to Firefighters Grant (AFG) program.

Fitzpatrick also recently secured over $130,000 for Bensalem Township Fire Rescue, over $160,000 for Sellersville Fire Department, over $90,000 for Tri-Hampton Rescue Squad, over $43,000 for Point Pleasant-Plumsteadville EMS, over $251,000 for Richlandtown Fire Company, $613,363.63 for Edgely Fire Company, $302,347.27 for Quakertown Fire Department, and $48,393.33 for Plumsteadville Volunteer Fire Company through federal funding.

Since 2001, the AFG Program has awarded approximately $8.4 billion in grant funding to provide critically needed resources that equip and train emergency personnel to recognized standards, enhance operational efficiencies, foster interoperability, and support community resilience.

With the FY23 funding:

The Newportville Fire Company will create a “Smoke House” Sensory Room as part of its ongoing mission to educate the community on fire prevention and safety. This initiative will ensure that children and adults with special needs and different abilities can actively participate in critical fire prevention education in a thoughtfully designed environment tailored to their unique needs.

The Fire Company will purchase smoke alarms, carbon monoxide detectors, and fire extinguishers to provide to the community at Open Houses and to community members in need.

“The Newportville Fire Company is blessed to receive this grant that will help us further our mission of protecting our neighbors. Fire prevention has long been a cornerstone of our community outreach... These individuals require a quieter sensory-friendly environment—free from the overwhelming sights and sounds—where they can take in this vital information at their own pace. This grant will enable us to meet these needs by creating an ADA-compliant 'Smoke House' Sensory Room... We extend our heartfelt thanks to Congressman Fitzpatrick and FEMA for this opportunity,” said Chief Fred Black of Newportville Fire Company.

“For decades Newportville Fire Company has consistently exemplified extraordinary dedication... By creating a thoughtfully designed sensory-friendly environment they are ensuring that every individual in our community regardless of ability has access to vital life-saving fire safety... I commend Newportville Fire Company for their visionary leadership,” said Congressman Fitzpatrick.

About Newportville Fire Company:

Since 1927 the Newportville Fire Company has proudly served the Newportville community with unwavering commitment and professionalism. Their mission is not only to protect lives but also to educate through various outreach programs making Newportville safer.

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