The Orwigsburg Fire Department will receive $2.25 million in federal funding to support the construction of a new firehouse, according to local officials. The funding was part of the recent federal agriculture appropriations legislation that was signed into law and announced last Friday.
The funds are designated for Friendship Hose Co. No. 1, which plans to build a modern fire station at its current location on 121 N. Liberty Street in Orwigsburg.
U.S. Congressman Dan Meuser’s office released a statement regarding the project: “It will improve emergency response capabilities, increase volunteer recruitment and retention, and ensure safe, updated infrastructure for first responders.”
This investment is expected to enhance the department’s ability to respond to emergencies and provide improved facilities for volunteers.
