The Crescent Hose Company is a volunteer fire, rescue, and combination paid/volunteer Emergency Medical Services agency serving North East, PA. Located in the heart of the Pennsylvania Grape Region, North East is a small community of around 11,000 residents and a coverage area of 44 square miles. A diverse district, the main retail area is nestled in the Borough of North East, with most manufacturing and agricultural operations occurring in the Township of North East. Find out more details about our exciting history by clicking the link below:
Fundraising Goal: $13,000.00
Support Our Volunteer First Responders with Essential Communication Equipment
Help Us Save Lives—One Pager at a Time
We are seeking community support to secure funding for
ten G2 Single Band P25 Voice Pagers for our local Volunteer EMT and Fire Department. These advanced digital pagers are critical tools that directly impact the speed and effectiveness of our emergency response services—and we need your help to equip our team.
Why These Pagers Are Essential
1. Faster Response Times = Saved Lives
The G2 P25 pagers provide instant, reliable communication, ensuring our EMTs and firefighters receive emergency dispatches the moment they’re sent. In emergency situations, every second counts—whether it’s a structure fire, medical emergency, or motor vehicle accident.
2. Reliable in All Conditions
These pagers operate on the P25 digital system, which is the standard used by public safety agencies nationwide. They provide crystal-clear voice clarity, excellent range, and are designed to work in challenging environments—where cell phones and other devices often fail.
3. Supports Our Volunteer Heroes
Unlike paid departments, our volunteers rely on personal resources and limited equipment. Supplying them with professional-grade tools like the G2 P25 pagers ensures they’re properly equipped to serve our community safely and effectively.
4. Community-Wide Impact
Improved communication means faster response, better coordination, and safer outcomes for everyone in our town. Whether it’s rescuing a child, aiding a senior in distress, or protecting a home from fire, this technology empowers responders to act with speed and confidence.
How You Can Help
Each programmed pager costs approximately $1,300.00, and we need 10 units to ensure full coverage for our core response team. Your tax-deductible donation will go directly toward the purchase of this life-saving equipment.