Harborcreek Township emergency responders have a new set of wheels ― courtesy of casino gaming revenue.
On Tuesday, the Erie County Gaming Revenue Authority formally awarded a $34,000 grant to Harborcreek Township to support the purchase of a new emergency vehicle. The vehicle will go to the Harborcreek Township Emergency Response Team, or HTERT-237, a multi-municipal collaboration between Brookside Fire Company, Fairview Hose Company and Harborcreek Fire Department.
The team, which was formed in 2012, provides first responder and EMT support during daytime hours when volunteer firefighters might not be available.
“This investment is fundamental to providing emergency response capabilities for thousands of residents across the east county,” ECGRA Executive Director Perry Wood said. “The HTERT-237 collaboration is a remarkable example of how municipalities can work together to solve challenges across geographic and political barriers to benefit their citizens.”