Madden: Almost $119,000 secured by local fire, EMS groups

HARRISBURG, Feb. 28 – State Rep. Maureen Madden said the Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded almost $119,000 to help firefighters and EMS providers in Monroe County.

“Fire and EMS companies face constant challenges, including tight budgets that make it tough to meet equipment, maintenance and other operating expenses. Our hardworking first responders deserve every resource they need to respond to local emergencies and to increase and retain their membership,” said Madden. D-Monroe.

Madden said the following organizations serving the 115^th Legislative District received funding through the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services Grant Program:

• Acme Hose Co. No. 1 (fire) -- $14,228.
• Barrett Township Fire Co. (fire) -- $13,256.
• Bushkill Emergency Corps (EMS) -- $10,000.
• Marshalls Creek Fire Co. (fire and EMS) -- $24,423.
• Pocono Mountain Regional EMS (EMS) -- $14,995.
• Pocono Mountain Volunteer Fire Co. (fire) -- $13,256.
• Pocono Summit Volunteer Fire Co.  (fire) -- $14,423.
• Pocono Township Fire Co. (fire) -- $14,228.