Falls Twp., Croydon fire company gets state funding for building renovation

Two local volunteer fire companies, with the help of state funding, will overhaul the facility.

Both the Croydon Fire Company of Bristol Township and the Falls Township Fire Company of Fallsington plan to use state grants to enable them to serve the area in the future.

The Croydon Fire Company will receive $1 million in funding for the state’s Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, according to the announcement.

The project has two phases. The oldest part of the current building will be demolished in Phase 1, but newer areas such as the engine bay will be preserved. Additional construction will take place in Phase 2. Renovations and new construction include an engine room, improved equipment decontamination space, additional office space and new sleeping quarters.

Croydon Fire Company President Bob Sturple said:

The Croydon Fire Company has been in business for over 100 years and serves the Croydon section of Bristol Township. It also covers man calls in Bensalem Township, Bristol Borough and other sections of Home Township.

At a news conference Tuesday morning, state Senator Steve Santaluciello and state representative Tina Davis, both Democrats, announced funding from the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program administered by the Pennsylvania Department of the Budget. Did.

“The upgraded space will streamline fire department operations and ensure that Croydon Fire Company volunteers have the resources they need to safely and efficiently respond to local emergencies,” said Santaluciello. I’m here.

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“The upgraded operations of the renovated building will allow firefighters to reach at-risk residents more quickly. Thank you Governor Wolfe for your support,” Davis said.

Fire company president Struble said he was happy with the funding. He also thanked Davis’ chief of staff, Brian Allen, for helping the fire company complete the paperwork.

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“This funding is essential to making the necessary improvements to the station to meet these challenges. Told.

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Fire Chief Tom Tryon also announced that the fire company will receive $167,000 in state funds to purchase new vehicles.

Mr Davis, who lives in Croydon, said firefighting equipment was hit during floods and recent storms that hit the area in July 2021.

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Through the Redevelopment Assistance Capital Program, the Falls Township Fire Company in the Fallsington section of the township will receive $1 million to renovate a station on Yardley Avenue.

The station has served the local community since it was built in 1958. Although there have been additions and renovations, work is still needed to make the station ready for his 21st century.

The grant will be used for demolition, renovation of existing buildings, extension of buildings and construction of new façades. The project includes equipment bays, administrative spaces, storage areas, sleeping area upgrades, showers, training areas, wireless communications, technology upgrades, training rooms, kitchen and day room area improvements.

Falls Township Fire Company President Michael McClellan Jr. 21 fire protection^st century. Upgrades benefit our greatest asset, our members. Falls Township and the communities we serve with our Lower Bucks mutual aid partners will benefit exponentially from this grant-funded investment. ”

Santa Lucielo and State Representative John Galloway, both Democrats, announced the grant. Santa Cielo visited the fire station on Tuesday for a tour, but Galloway was unable to attend due to illness.

Director Andy Hilbert and Vice President Rich Behrmann III took Santa Lucielo on a tour of the current facility. They showed off their newly renovated day room, named in honor of their fallen comrade Geary “von” Hoffmann.

“This will serve the community better,” says Santarsiero.

“We are pleased that these funds will be used to upgrade our existing fire stations and add new additions to our facilities, making it easier for our firefighters to serve their communities.

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