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EXTON, PA — Uwchlan Ambulance Corps announced the departure of John Applegate, Chief of Operations. John has been involved in EMS since 1978 and stated they are thankful he came …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s first responder community is getting a financial boost from the Chester County Commissioners to help the fire, emergency medical services (EMS) and police organizations …
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KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced that several Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants were approved for local companies, totaling $276,203 to offset expenses accrued …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (CCDES) has resumed in-person training for first responders, with escalated precautions, at the Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation passed yesterday that would facilitate rapid COVID-19 testing for Chester County’s health care workers and first responders. Introduced by Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove), House Bill …
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HARRISBURG, PA — On Tuesday, the House voted unanimously to approve a bill co-sponsored by Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) that will relax staffing requirements for Basic Life Support Services across Pennsylvania and …
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CHESTER COUNTY, PA — BELFOR Property Restoration recently presented a $3,000 check to the Chester County Hero Fund for proceeds raised in conjunction with its Citadel Country Spirit USA 2019 …
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PAOLI, PA — State Rep. Melissa Shusterman, D-Chester/Montgomery, announced that several bills that would benefit Pennsylvania’s volunteer firefighters and EMTs recently passed the House of Representatives.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Flanked by firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) providers, Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) held a Fire Prevention Month event today at the state Capitol at which he …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — Applications are now being accepted for the Pennsylvania Fire Company, Emergency Medical Services Company Grant Program (FCEMSG), state Senator Andy Dinniman said.
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