Lingohocken Fire Company received a $10,000 grant from the Gene and Marlene Epstein Humanitarian Fund, writes Jeff Werner for the Patch.

The fire company, which serves Wrightstown township and parts of nearby Buckingham and Upper Makefield townships, will fund a new 2027 Pierce Pumper.

Fire company president Dennis Kilfeather said that a new truck will cost around $1.4 million, which will be covered through grants, donations, and fundraising.

The new addition is scheduled to arrive at the station in 2027. It will replace the existing 2002 engine, which will be sold to help pay for the new truck.

Bucks County philanthropist Gene Epstein said he hopes that the grant will help kick-start the fundraising campaign and motivate others to donate.

“Both my wife and I appreciate our all-volunteer fire department who are the unsung heroes, always on alert to save lives and property here in Wrightstown,” said Epstein.

“We sincerely hope that our donation inspires other residents to donate whatever they can as Lingohocken Fire Department needs to upgrade their 22-year-old equipment to better our entire community.”

Read more about what the Linghocken Fire Company will do with the donation in the Patch.

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