7/26/2026 | 0600 Hours – Chief 25 and Utility 25 were proud to support the 2026 Ben to the Shore Bike Tour by transporting riders from Lower Merion to the starting line at the Ben Franklin Bridge.

This year’s LMFD/LMPD/DEMUYNCK/Royds/Setzer Team, made up of members from the Lower Merion Fire Department and Lower Merion Police Department, raised more than $33,000 in support of the Families Behind the Badge Children’s Foundation.

The riders then took on the impressive 65-mile journey from Philadelphia to Atlantic City, helping raise funds for an incredible cause. The Foundation provides financial assistance to the families of fallen or critically injured first responders, promotes positive relationships between first responders and the communities they serve, and offers mental health and wellness resources to first responders and their families.

Congratulations to everyone who rode, volunteered, donated, and supported this outstanding event. We are honored to play a small part in helping such an important mission succeed.