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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
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
WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County Commissioners Marian Moskowitz, Josh Maxwell and Michelle Kichline this week approved an Ordinance to enact a tax rebate for volunteer members of Chester County-based …
Chester County Commissioners Recognize and Reward Volunteer Firefighters and EMS Members with Real Estate Tax Rebate Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — The Philadelphia Fire Department celebrated the graduation of its 200th cadet class on Tuesday at Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School. The ceremony was filled with congratulatory cheers …
Philadelphia Fire Academy Graduates 74 New Firefighter/EMTs Read More
PENNSYLVANIA — Auditor General Timothy L. DeFoor has cautioned municipalities to make their mandated contributions to their pension funds after a recent report showed that 22% of such plans are …
Pension Plans in Peril: Auditor General Urges Municipalities to Act Now Read More
SOUTH COATESVILLE, PA — Fifteen Firefighter Cadets graduated from Chester County’s Department of Emergency Services Firefighter I Training Program on Wednesday, May 17. The graduates are from East Brandywine Fire Company, …
15 Firefighter Cadets Graduate From Chester County’s Firefighter I Training Program Read More
The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), through its National Institute for Occupational Safety and Health (NIOSH), recently launched the National Firefighter Registry for Cancer online enrollment system for firefighters …
The CDC Launches National Firefighter Registry for Cancer Read More
SOUTH COATESVILLE, PA — Nineteen students completing the latest Chester County Firefighter I Training Course recently conducted final firefighting exercises at the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus. The exercises …
Future Firefighters Complete Final Exercises Towards Certification Read More