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HARRISBURG, PA — Emergency medical services agencies across Pennsylvania are receiving $6.6 million in state funding aimed at hiring, training, and equipping responders to improve emergency response times and patient …
$6.6M Boost Targets EMS Shortages, Faster Emergency Response Read More
PITTSBURGH, PA — Pennsylvania health officials highlighted new investments aimed at strengthening the state’s emergency medical services workforce during a visit to an EMS training center in Allegheny County earlier …
New EMS Funding Plan Raises Hope for Faster Emergency Care Read More
What This Means for You Thirty-six fire and EMS providers serving Senate District 44 will receive state grants totaling $671,662. No direct cost to residents; funding comes from a statewide …
More Than $670,000 Awarded to Local Fire and EMS Companies in SD44 Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — ChristianaCare and Air Methods on December 17 unveiled a next-generation medical helicopter that leaders say will redefine emergency air transport across Delaware and the surrounding region.
First-of-Its-Kind Life-Saving Helicopter Takes Flight in the Northeast Read More
ALTOONA, PA — The Shapiro Administration has announced a new statewide initiative aimed at attracting more Pennsylvanians to careers in emergency medical services (EMS). The program was launched on Thursday …
Join the Fight to Save Lives: Pennsylvania’s Urgent Call for EMS Heroes Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives has approved legislation sponsored by State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, that aims to address critical funding challenges faced by fire and emergency …
Pennsylvania House Approves Legislation to Boost Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation introduced by state Rep. Chris Pielli to increase funding opportunities for fire and emergency medical services (EMS) has been approved by the Pennsylvania House Local Government …
Bill to Boost Funding for First Responders Advances in Pennsylvania House 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
PAOLI, PA — A new Paoli Fire Company Emergency Medical Services substation opened Feb. 3 at the Echo Lake senior living community in Malvern, reducing response times to both Echo …
Paoli Fire Company Opens New EMS Substation at Echo Lake Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Department of Health (DOH) has opened grant applications aimed at inspiring high school students to consider careers in EMS. This initiative is critical in addressing the …
Empowering Future Lifesavers: Pennsylvania’s Initiative to Bolster EMS Workforce Read More