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Communities / Government

Chester County Recognizes Fire Prevention Week

October 9, 2020October 9, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Government / Pennsylvania

Gov. Wolf: $50 Million in Grants Available to Support Fire and EMS Companies Negatively Affected by COVID-19

June 4, 2020June 4, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Commonwealth Announces Funding Available to Help Volunteer Fire Companies Battle Wildfires

April 7, 2020April 7, 2020 - by MyChesCo

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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Bill Package to Aid Volunteer Fire, EMS Providers, Protect Public, Says Barrar
Pennsylvania

Bill Package to Aid Volunteer Fire, EMS Providers, Protect Public, Says Barrar

October 21, 2019October 21, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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Nearly $60 Million Released to Help Volunteer Firefighters Protect Pennsylvania Communities
Pennsylvania

Over $3.9 Million Released to Help Chester County Firefighters Protect Local Communities, Nearly $60 Million Statewide

October 10, 2019October 10, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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Four First Responders honored with Medal of Valor award
Communities

Four First Responders Honored with Medal of Valor Award

October 2, 2019October 1, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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Auditor General DePasquale Says Changes Needed to Help More Volunteer Firefighters Protect Communities They Serve
Pennsylvania

Auditor General DePasquale Says Changes Needed to Help More Volunteer Firefighters Protect Communities They Serve

September 6, 2019September 6, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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Chester County Emergency Responders Announce Partnership with Municipal Resources

May 23, 2019May 23, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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Thirteen Graduate from Spring Firefighter 1 Class
South Coatesville

Thirteen Graduate from Spring Firefighter 1 Class

May 14, 2019May 14, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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Dinniman to Introduce Fire Safety, Sprinkler Legislation
Pennsylvania

Dinniman to Introduce Fire Safety, Sprinkler Legislation

March 29, 2019March 29, 2019 - by MyChesCo

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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