Source: US State of Pennsylvania
April 18, 2025 – Bethlehem, PA
ADVISORY – LEHIGH COUNTY – Governor Shapiro to Visit Bethlehem Fire Department to Discuss Proposed Investments to Support Firefighters
Governor Josh Shapiro will visit the Bethlehem Fire Department to discuss his Administration’s commitment to investing in and supporting Pennsylvania’s first responders and firefighters – outlining key proposals in his 2025-26 proposed budget aimed at strengthening fire companies throughout the Commonwealth, including a new $30 million grant program to help fire companies purchase life-saving equipment, recruit and retain firefighters, and meet their unique needs.
As the Governor and his family witnessed firsthand this weekend, Pennsylvania’s professional and volunteer firefighters continue their heroic efforts to respond to crises – running towards danger to keep people safe.
WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Chief Mike Reich, Bethlehem Fire Department
Mayor J. William Reynolds, City of Bethlehem
President Bob Brooks, Pennsylvania Professional Fire Fighters Association
Senator Lisa Boscola
Representative Jeanne McNeill
Representative Jennifer O’Mara
WHEN:
Friday, April 18, 2025 at 11:00 AM
*Press conference to follow a tour of fire department.
WHERE:
Bethlehem Fire Department Company 6
521 West Broad Street
Bethlehem, PA 18018
LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/
RSVP: Press who are interested in attending must RSVP with the names and numbers of their team to ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov.
MEDIA CONTACTS:
Governor’s Press Office: ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov