Harrisburg, PA – A total of 79 local fire companies and EMS companies throughout Clearfield, Jefferson, Elk, and Clarion Counties received grants from the 2021-2022 Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service (EMS) Grant Program. Click Here to see the full list of all recipients of […]
When an elderly man with dementia wandered from his home in Pennsylvania, it had the makings of a long day for the police and fire department crews, but officials say a drone was instrumental in finding him quickly.
Carlisle Borough Council approved a budget that holds the line on taxes despite the effect the COVID-19 pandemic had across several departments.
The budget holds the real estate tax at 3.495 mills, which includes a .437 mill fire services tax. That means property in the borough assessed at $150,000, for example, would pay $524.25 in property taxes.
The borough kept its sewer, stormwater, parking and trash bag rates the same, but raised its water rate by 3.42%. That translates to a minimum bill increase of $1.71 per quarter with the average bill increasing by $2.28 per quarter.
Borough officials were looking at a potential $1.5 million deficit in 2021 due to decreases in revenues and increases in labor and benefit costs as well as costs associated with a borough line of credit. The borough reduced the gap by $910,530 through labor and benefit modifications and reductions and delays in projects.
Pandemic curtails Bucks fire company fundraising
Each year Levittown Fire Co. No. 2 brings more than 1,000 Christmas trees to its station off New Fall Road, providing holiday cheer with a time-honored tradition for families and much needed revenue for their busy firehouse all year long.
Allen Cirard, the company s vice president, said it is the group s biggest fundraiser of the year. “It’s a big endeavor for the guys, he said.
This year, it was more critical as the tree sale was the only fundraiser the company has been able to do because of the pandemic. But, like they say, nothing comes easy.