BENSALEM TOWNSHIP, PA — Bensalem Township officials take great pride in boasting that they have one of Bucks County’s top police and fire departments and emergency crews.
So it’s a big deal when the township adds to its resources and Wednesday was no different.
In a special ceremony, Mayor Joseph DiGirolamo and officials attended a ribbon-cutting ceremony to add a Bensalem Township Rescue Squad medic unit at the Union Fire Station at 2067 State Road, Bensalem.
“One of the strongest benefits to the residents and visitors of Bensalem is the amount of cooperation among our fire, police, and EMS agencies working with our local government officials. This does not happen to this level in other communities,” Rescue Squad Executive Director Thomas Topley said.
Public Safety Director William McVey and Bensalem Township Council President Joseph Knowles also attended.
The mayor and McVey said that the expansion is part of our system status management plan for the community to improve coverage during times of increased call volume, heavy traffic, or weather emergencies.
“This move is designed to improve response times and ensure faster, more efficient care for those experiencing medical emergencies in the surrounding neighborhoods,” officials said.
The new unit will operate during daytime and evening hours, and will be staffed by highly trained paramedics equipped with advanced life support capabilities.
“Every second counts in an emergency,” Topley said. “By positioning this medic unit at Union Fire Station, we’re strengthening our ability to reach patients quickly and provide critical care when it matters most.”
The decision to add this unit reflects the ongoing dedication to public safety and its proactive approach to meeting the growing needs of the Bensalem community. It also underscores the strong partnership between Mayor DiGirolamo, the Bensalem Rescue Squad, and the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department in protecting lives.
(Bensalem Township)