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First responder

State Fire Commissioner Announces 2020 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) Grant Program
Pennsylvania

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Delivers $37.5M in Lifesaving Funding to Support Firefighters and First Responders

February 17, 2025February 17, 2025 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC) announced the recent distribution of more than $37.5 million in grant funding to over 2,500 fire departments and …

ICYMI: Pennsylvania Delivers $37.5M in Lifesaving Funding to Support Firefighters and First Responders Read More

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Pennsylvania

Boosting Safety: New Grant Funds Open for PA Emergency Services

October 6, 2024October 6, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — Pennsylvania State Fire Commissioner Thomas Cook announced that applications are now being accepted for the 2024 Act 13 Unconventional Gas Well Fund (UGWF) grant. This funding is …

Boosting Safety: New Grant Funds Open for PA Emergency Services Read More
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Regional

American Water Launches Free Estate Planning for First Responders

July 23, 2024July 22, 2024 - by Timothy Alexander

NORRISTOWN, PA — American Water has introduced a new initiative, Wills for First Responders, to offer pro bono estate planning services to first responders in its service areas. The program’s …

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Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Double Funding for Fire and EMS Services

June 29, 2024June 29, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania House of Representatives passed legislation on Thursday significantly increasing state support for fire companies and emergency medical services (EMS). The bill, introduced by State Rep. …

Pennsylvania House Passes Bill to Double Funding for Fire and EMS Services Read More
Pictured left to right: Kim Sheehan, Chief Sam Iacono, FTO Scott Richards, OFC. Karlianna Eller, SGT. Chris Coverly, Ken Pitts
Oxford

Oxford Borough Police Officers Honored as Heroes of the Year for Bravery in 2023 Downtown Fire

March 30, 2024March 30, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

OXFORD, PA — In a heartfelt ceremony that underscored the valor and dedication of first responders, Oxford Borough Police Officers Karlianna Eller and Field Training Officer Scott Richards were named …

Oxford Borough Police Officers Honored as Heroes of the Year for Bravery in 2023 Downtown Fire Read More

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Government / Pennsylvania

Pennsylvania State Representative Pushes for Passage of Safer Rails, Safer Communities Legislation

February 3, 2024February 3, 2024 - by Maryann Pugh

HARRISBURG, PA — One year after the East Palestine, Ohio, train derailment that impacted Pennsylvanian families, State Rep. Rob Matzie, D-Beaver, is calling on the state Senate to pass the …

Pennsylvania State Representative Pushes for Passage of Safer Rails, Safer Communities Legislation Read More

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