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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Josh Shapiro authorized a series of legislative measures into law on Monday, signing seven bills that address a range of significant topics, from memorializing fallen heroes to …
Governor Shapiro Tackles Big Issues with Seven New Laws—From Honoring Heroes to Protecting Motorcyclists Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — State Representative Dan Williams, D-Chester, has successfully secured over $2.3 million in Local Share Account grants aimed at significantly upgrading public safety facilities and equipment within Pennsylvania’s …
Boosting Public Safety: $2.3 Million in Grants Transform 74th District Emergency Services! Read More
LANCASTER, PA — The quiet of a typical Saturday afternoon in Lancaster was shattered when several key institutions received bomb threats via email, prompting evacuations and a swift law enforcement …
Lancaster Institutions Targeted by Bomb Threats; Investigations Underway Read More
WILMINGTON, DE — Mayor Mike Purzycki recently shed light on an impending crisis facing Wilmington — the potential loss of emergency ambulance services that have long been provided by St. …
Wilmington to Consider $3.5 Million Subsidy for Emergency Ambulance Transports Amid St. Francis Hospital’s Financial Struggles Read More
MOHNTON, PA — Berks County Search and Rescue (BCSAR) has taken a significant stride in inclusive emergency services by becoming a Certified Autism Center™ (CAC). The certification, awarded by the …
Berks County Search and Rescue Pioneers Autism-Specific Training, Aiming to Transform Emergency Services Read More
In recent years, we have witnessed a heightened frequency of natural disasters across the world, including hurricanes, wildfires, earthquakes, and other catastrophic events. These disasters not only pose a significant …
Are You Prepared for the Next Natural Disaster? Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — Katherine Speidel, a Chester County Department of Emergency Services (DES) 9-1-1 Telecommunicator since 2019, was recently named a recipient of the Gold Line Telecommunicator Scholarship by the …
Chester County 911 Telecommunicator Wins National Gold Line Scholarship Read More
WEST CHESTER, PA — In recognition of her work on behalf of the emergency services community, state Senator Carolyn Comitta was recently honored by the Chester County EMS Council with …
State Senator Carolyn Comitta Honored by Chester County EMS Council Read More