The Bensalem Township Fire Rescue Department of Public Safety has secured a $132,727 FEMA grant to enhance firefighter safety.
Bensalem Fire Rescue said the $132,727.27 Assistance to Firefighters Grant from the Federal Emergency Management Agency will allow our department to upgrade its aging Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA), essential equipment that ensures firefighter safety in hazardous environments.
SCBA, commonly referred to as air packs, play a vital role in safeguarding firefighters by providing breathable air in smoke-filled or toxic atmospheres. The new SCBA units funded by the grant incorporate advanced technology and safety features absent in the old SCBA.
The grant funds will cover the acquisition of 14 SCBA harnesses, 28 air bottles, 14 facepieces, and a RIT pack.