$433K distributed to Delco fire and EMS stations

State Sen. Tim Kearney on Wednesday announced $433,007 in grants for fire companies and emergency medical services in his 26th Senatorial District.

The grants were awarded by the Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner from the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program.

“These grants are an important investment in first responder and firefighting services in our district,” Kearney said. “I’m proud to see these funds allocated to so many of our local fire and EMS companies that provide communities with indispensable services and support.”

A few entities received more than one grant. The distribution:

• Rocky Run Fire Company, $26,063.18

• Swarthmore Fire & Protective Association, $25,000

• Clifton Heights Fire Company, $25,000

• Woodlyn Volunteer Fire Company No. 1, $25,000

• Lansdowne Fire Company, $23,795

• S M Vauclain Fire Company, $15,000

• Garrettford-Drexel Hill Fire Company, $15,000

• Folsom Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• Holmes Fire Company, $15,000

• Media Fire Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, $15,000

• Middletown Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• Rose Tree Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• South Media Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• Newtown Square Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• Prospect Park Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• Cardington Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• Highland Park Fire Company, $15,000

• Upper Darby Fire Company No. 1, $15,000

• Springfield Fire Company, $15,000

• Glenolden Fire Company No. 1, $14,808.81

• Ridley Park Fire Company No. 1, $14,317.55

• Goodwill Fire Company of Oakeola, $13,826.29

• Morton Rutledge Fire Company, $13,089.40

• Milmont Fire Company No. 1, $12,106.88

• Marple Township Ambulance Corps, $10,000

• Media Fire Hook & Ladder Company No. 1, $10,000

• Rocky Run Fire Company, $10,000