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HARRISBURG, PA — Volunteer firefighters are the foundation of Pennsylvania’s emergency response system. With over 90% of the state’s more than 2,000 fire companies depending entirely on volunteers, these individuals …
Your Community Needs You: Step Up as a Volunteer Firefighter and Be a Local Hero Today Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) announced the recent distribution of more than $37.5 million in grant funding to over 2,500 fire departments and …
ICYMI: Pennsylvania Delivers $37.5M in Lifesaving Funding to Support Firefighters and First Responders Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) has announced that 33 fire and EMS providers in Senate District 44 will receive a total of $625,489 in state funding through …
Sen. Katie Muth Secures Over $625K for Local Fire and EMS Services! Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville announces the appointment of Peter Huf as the City’s new Fire Chief. After a detailed vetting process conducted by an advisory group comprising …
Peter Huf Named City of Coatesville Fire Chief Read More
OLD FORGE, PA — At a recent hearing in Old Forge, Pennsylvania, local volunteer firefighting companies laid bare the financial and logistical challenges threatening their ability to serve their communities. …
Crisis in Old Forge: Volunteer Firefighters Battle Mounting Challenges Read More
ELKTON, MD — Cecil County Executive Danielle Hornberger has proposed a substantial increase in funding for the Cecil County Fire and EMS Fire Apparatus and Ambulance Replacement Fund. This proposal …
Cecil County Executive Proposes Significant Increase in Funding for Fire and EMS Equipment Read More NORRISTOWN, PA — In a move to recognize and encourage volunteer emergency responders, the Montgomery County Board of Commissioners in Pennsylvania has authorized a property tax rebate program. The program …
Montgomery County Rolls Out Property Tax Rebate Program for Volunteer EMS and Firefighters Read More