Rep. Zach Mako (R-Lehigh/Northampton) announced that 14 fire and emergency medical service companies serving the 183rd Legislative District were awarded almost $195,000 in Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants.

Fire companies included:

• Community Fire Company No. 1 of North Whitehall Township – $12,839.

• Diamond Fire Company – $14,900.

• Lehigh Township Volunteer Fire Company No. 1 – $16,137.

• Neffs Volunteer Fire Company – $13,869.

• Northern Valley Emergency Medical Services Inc. – $15,000.

• Slatington Volunteer Fire Department – $13,457.

• Tri Clover Fire Company, Orefield – $13,251.