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LEVITTOWN, PA — Fire Truck Center has announced the launch of custom-built brush trucks designed to meet the demanding needs of fire departments tackling wildland and rural fires. These vehicles …
Fire Truck Center Debuts Custom Brush Trucks for Wildland Firefighting 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
COATESVILLE, PA — In a four-to-one vote on Monday, February 26th, members of the Coatesville City Council passed a motion for the first reading of an Ordinance authorizing an amendment …
City of Coatesville Centralizes All Fire Personnel and Equipment, Improving Services to Residents and Safety of Firefighters Read More
DELWARE COUNTY, PA — State Senator Tim Kearney (D-Delaware) has announced that 22 fire companies and one ambulance corps within the 26th District will receive a total of $427,311 in …
Delaware County Fire Companies and EMS Services Receive Over $400,000 in State Grants Read More
FORT WASHINGTON, PA — Senator Maria Collett (D-12 Montgomery) recently announced the allocation of $473,662 in grant funding to 30 local fire companies and emergency medical service (EMS) departments in …
Over $470K in Grants Awarded to Boost Fire and EMS Services in Pennsylvania’s 12th District Read More
ROYERSFORD, PA — Ringing in some good news for Pennsylvania’s 44th Senatorial District, State Sen. Katie Muth (D-Chester/Montgomery/Berks) announced that thirty fire and emergency medical service (EMS) providers in the …
PA’s 44th District Receives Over Half a Million in State Funding for Fire and EMS Services 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
PHILADELPHIA, PA — A new year brings new leadership at the helm of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD). As we welcomed 2024, First Deputy Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy recently stepped …
Philadelphia Fire Department Ushers in New Era with Change in Leadership Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) recently celebrated the graduation of nearly 100 new members. These individuals successfully completed rigorous training courses at the Fire Academy, preparing them …
Philadelphia Fire Department Celebrates the Graduation of Nearly 100 New Members Read More
COATESVILLE, PA — The City of Coatesville announced a $2.9 million agreement to procure two fire trucks over the next two years to coincide with the development of the City’s …
Coatesville to Enhance Firefighting Capabilities with New Fire Trucks: A $2.9 Million Investment Read More