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Township supervisors to consider renovations at North Hempfield fire station

Township supervisors to consider renovations at North Hempfield fire station
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Hempfield to apply for federal grant that could benefit township fire department

Hempfield leaders are looking for federal dollars that would benefit the Hempfield Township Fire Department. During a meeting last week, supervisors authorized the township manager to advertise for a grant writer and manager, one of the first steps as they prepare to submit an application in July for a Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response, or SAFER, grant. The grant is administered by the Federal Emergency Management Agency with the goal of providing funding to fire departments and volunteer firefighter interest organizations to help increase or maintain the number of trained firefighters. The township has been managing a similar grant for county-wide fire departments, which was awarded in 2017.

Hempfield students participate in mock accident scenario ahead of prom

Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review Emergency crews works to remove car doors from an SUV during a mock accident scenario at Hempfield Area High School on Tuesday. Students, area firefighters, emergency medical personnel and state police participated in the event which was held ahead of Saturday’s prom as a lesson about the dangers of distracted driving and driving under the influence. Kristina Serafini | Tribune-Review C.J. Frederickson, a junior, playing the part of a victim pinned and killed by two vehicles, is placed in a body bag during a mock accident scenario at Hempfield Area High School on Tuesday. Students, area firefighters, emergency medical personnel and state police participated in the event which was held ahead of Saturday’s prom as a lesson about the dangers of distracted driving and driving under the influence.

2 Hempfield fire departments to merge, 1 station to close

TribLIVE s Daily and Weekly email newsletters deliver the news you want and information you need, right to your inbox. The Luxor Volunteer Fire Department station near Twin Lakes Park in Hempfield will close as part of Luxor’s merger with nearby Bovard Fire Department. With only three members on its force, Luxor Chief Mike Errett said the move is necessary to provide adequate fire protection for the community. “Overall, it’s going to be better fire service for the community that’s how I honestly feel,” Errett said. “That’s intentionally what we all want. That’s just hard to do with minimal people.”

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