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Committee approves $25,000 grant to fire department for public affairs, honor guard and underwater recovery gear

5683876 · August 6, 2025
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Summary

Bill 63, a $25,000 supplemental appropriation from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania, was approved to fund a fire extinguisher simulator, underwater search viewer and honor guard equipment for the fire department; the committee approved it by unanimous voice vote.

The Allentown City Public Safety Committee on Oct. 25 approved Bill 63, amending the 2025 fire department budget to accept a $25,000 Commonwealth of Pennsylvania grant to support the department’s public affairs office, honor guard and underwater recovery team.

A fire department representative described how the funds would be used: about $12,000 for a fire…

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