Story by Curtis Walsh – Beaver County Radio. Published January 10, 2024 11:12 P.M.

(Daugherty Township, Pa) The Daugherty Township Supervisors heard from the Daugherty Township Fire Department Wednesday evening at their first regular meeting of the new year. Fire Chief Brad Stone brought up concerns about funding for the department. He noted that the department recently applied for a state grant to repair and replace the station garage doors. One door can no longer be operated automatically and requires parts that are no longer available.

The Chief also asked about discussing having the Township assist the Department in standard bills associated with the station building. The Department says there has been a decrease in funds brought in by the station due to the lack of hall rentals and lower gains during fundraising. Board Chairman, Bill Pasquale, relayed that the Township does not assist with those types of expenses because the building is owned by the Fire Department and not the township. However, he said that they could discuss possibilities at a later time.

The Department is also requesting funds from the Township for a new brush truck that would cost approximately $145,000. The Chief says their current truck has limited power and capabilities and can’t pull a trailer with their UTV.

Also discussed briefly was a plan being explored to consider consolidating local New Brighton Area Fire Departments, however no additional details were given.