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WEST CHESTER, PA — This week, the Chester County Commissioners joined other local, county, state, and federal officials in recognizing Fire Prevention Week 2020. The Commissioners signed a proclamation noting …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Governor Tom Wolf announced today that the Office of State Fire Commissioner will be working to enact recent legislation to provide $50 million in direct financial relief …
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HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Conservation and Natural Resources announced funding now is available to help rural communities increase protections from wildfires.
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HARRISBURG, PA — Flanked by firefighters and emergency medical services (EMS) providers, Rep. Stephen Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) held a Fire Prevention Month event today at the state Capitol at which he …
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STEELTON, PA — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale announced he has released over 3.9 Million in aid to support volunteer firefighters in Chester County, which is part of nearly $60 million …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — At the Chester County Commissioners meeting on Tuesday, October 1, 2019, Chief Fire Marshal John Weer recognized four members of the first responder community with the …
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HARRISBURG, PA — Auditor General Eugene DePasquale recently called for changes to state law to give volunteer firefighters more flexibility to use the state aid they receive to help protect …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Fire Chiefs Association, Chester County Emergency Medical Services Council, Inc. and the Chester County Fire Police Association in partnership with the Chester County …
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SOUTH COATESVILLE, PA — On Wednesday, May 8, 2019, the Chester County Public Safety Training Campus held a graduation ceremony for the Spring Firefighter 1 Class. Thirteen cadets received their …
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WEST CHESTER, PA — State Senator Andy Dinniman is drafting a package of legislation designed to help prevent fatal fires like the one that struck the Barclay Friends Senior Living …
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