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Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department
In 2021, the leadership of Bensalem’s six legacy fire companies—Cornwells Fire Company (16), Eddington Fire Company (28), Newport Fire Company (44/88), Nottingham Fire Department (65), Union of Cornwells (37), and Trevose Fire Company (4)—began discussing a vision to unify into one department. Driven by a commitment to meet future challenges within the fire service, and to enhance the safety of Bensalem Township, these dedicated leaders developed a comprehensive path moving forward. After several years of careful planning, the Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department officially launched in June of 2024, following a historic Bensalem Township Council meeting. Today, as a unified department, we proudly protect all of Bensalem Township with a strengthened, community-focused approach.
BVFD Leadership
ADMINISTRATION
| President Andrew M. Hazlett | Andrew.Hazlett@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Vice President Tom Markert | Tom.Markert@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Head Trustee Tim Resh | Tim.Resh@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Secretary Tom Tennesen | Tom.Tennesen@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Treasurer Larry Ackerman | Larry.Ackerman@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Body Delegate Nick Altomare | Nick.Altomare@Bensalemvfd.org |
OPERATIONS
| Deputy Chief 68 Ron Harris | Ronald.Harris@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Assistant Chief 68 James McDonough | James.McDonough@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Assistant Chief 68-1 Scott Rhoads | Scott.Rhoads@Bensalemvfd.org |
| Assistant Chief 68-2 David Neil III | Dave.Neil@Bensalemvfd.org |
Anyone interested in becoming a volunteer firefighter should contact BVFD at recruitment@bensalemvfd.org
Bensalem Volunteer Fire Department
PO Box 778
Bensalem, PA 19020
BVFD Stations
Station 4
4900 E Street Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-357-1314
Station 16
2049 Bristol Pike
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-639-1111
Station 28
2700 Eddington Ave.
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-245-9841
Station 37
2067 State Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-639-2988
Station 44
5961 Bensalem Blvd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-638-1619
Station 65
3420 Street Rd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-547-5227
Station 88
2900 Pasqualone Blvd.
Bensalem, PA 19020
215-757-1619
Fire Chief Mark Antozzeski, is a full-time employee of Bensalem Township Department of Public Safety, who can be reached at 215-633-3617, or mantozzeski@bensalempa.gov