Independent Hose Company No. 1 Boosts Emergency Response With $13K Grant

Harrisburg PA

29 May, 2022

5:41 AM

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By NCPA Staff, NorthCentralPA.com May 29, 2022 Independent Hose Company No. 1 in the Jersey Shore area recently accepted a $13,477 grant for the purchase of equipment to enhance emergency response capabilities. The grant funding comes from Energy Transfer, one of the largest and most diversified energy logistics companies in the country, which covers approximately 3,000 miles of pipeline infrastructure and gathering systems in the state. The company will now add 20 thermal imaging cameras, chargers, and aluminum carabiners to their supply. "This grant from Energy Transfer will allow us to outfit each member with thermal imaging capabilities attached to their self-contained breathing apparatus, allowing them to see victims and objects in a hazardous smoke- and heat-filled environment," said Independent Hose Company Chief Mike Bletz. "This is equipment is critical in situations where visibility is zero and survival relies on the ability to quickly locate victims. This will go a long way in enhancing the safety of our firefighters and the community." The Energy Transfer First Responder Fund provides grants to help further the primary mission of first responder organizations, including local fire departments, emergency medical services, county emergency management agencies, county, regional and local police departments, and other eligible agencies. Grants are determined based on a competitive application and review process, and written applications are accepted on a rolling basis for the following cycle. NorthcentralPa.com provides the region with reliable, relevant, and real-time news, covering weather, community news and events, crime, police activity, local, regional, and national alerts, and PennDOT-reported road construction and conditions. We report on local and regional politics, offer a platform for nonprofits to report their news and events, and share obituaries. Scanner reports let readers know what's happening outside their homes the minute it happens.