A politician from Bucks County has recently secured a large amount of funds that will go on to help local safety officials.

Congressman Brian Fitzpatrick, whose district office is based in Langhorne, has announced that the Bensalem Rescue Squad has received a FY 2022 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency. The funds from this grant will be used to enhance their response capabilities and protect the public’s health and safety.

Overall, the rescue squad received $172,043.63, which will be used for Operation and Safety through the AFG Program.

“As an EMS unit that has responded to over 9,000 emergency 911 calls last year alone, the Bensalem Rescue Squad is so essential to Bensalem and beyond,” said Fitzpatrick.

“This unit not only responds to traditional EMT calls, but they also serve as a Mobile Stroke Unit for the surrounding communities and provide essential services, in partnership with Bucks County Drug & Alcohol, to help community members take this crucial step towards recovery.”

Read more about the grant in a statement from Brain Fitzpatrick.

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