(Feb 18, 2026) Rep. Leanne Krueger
BROOKHAVEN, Feb. 18 – State Rep. Leanne Krueger, D-Delaware, today announced that $189,652 has been awarded to fire and EMS companies throughout the 161 st Legislative District. The funds can be used as needed to improve facilities and equipment, to train, educate, and recruit new and existing emergency responders, to reduce debt, or to build new facilities. “The health and safety of our communities rests on the ability of our fire and EMS companies to respond quickly and effectively during emergencies,” said Krueger. “These grants will enable ours to make important improvements to ensure they’re prepared when we need them.” The grants awarded are as follows: Aston Township Fire Department, $43,136 Brookhaven Fire & Rescue Co., $27,632 Chester Township Fire Co., $14,075 Garden City Fire Co., $16,136 Middletown Fire Co., $17,167 S M Vauclain Fire Co., $12,838 South Media Fire Co., $15,724 Upland Fire Co., $12,632 Woodlyn Volunteer Fire Co., $30,312 The funds come from the State Fire Commissioner’s Office as part of the state’s annual Fire Company and Emergency Medical Services grant program Read more