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HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania began construction on Tuesday on its first permanent statewide memorial dedicated specifically to career firefighters killed in the line of duty, advancing a roughly $650,000 project …
Pennsylvania Begins Construction of Fallen Firefighter Memorial Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Fire Department will receive nearly $3 million in federal funding to improve operations and firefighter safety as part of more than $47.7 million in new …
Philadelphia Fire Department Gets Nearly $3 Million From FEMA Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The U.S. Attorney’s Office for the Eastern District of Pennsylvania posthumously awarded its Hometown Hero honor to fallen Philadelphia Fire Department Captain Sean Williamson, recognizing the veteran …
Fallen Philadelphia Firefighter Named Hometown Hero Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania first responders will have expanded access to mental health care under a newly highlighted state law, with additional worker protections proposed in the governor’s latest budget …
First Responders Gain Mental Health Coverage, More Protections Proposed Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — The Department of the Interior is rolling out a two-pronged push to strengthen America’s wildfire defenses, announcing up to $20 million to help rural communities respond faster …
Interior Targets Wildfire Threat With $20M Boost and Tribal Fire Pipeline Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — At a time when wildfire seasons are becoming more severe nationwide, more than 450 wildland firefighters from 11 states recently participated in a weeklong training hosted by Pennsylvania’s …
Over 450 Firefighters Trained in Wildfire Suppression at DCNR Academy Read More
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