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First responder

Chester County Covid-19
Communities / Government / Health / Medical

Commissioners Announce $2.5 Million COVID-19 Emergency Responder Organization Support Program

November 2, 2020November 2, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Chester County’s first responder community is getting a financial boost from the Chester County Commissioners to help the fire, emergency medical services (EMS) and police organizations …

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Firefighter
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Sappey Announces Over $275K in Local Fire, EMS Grants

October 17, 2020October 17, 2020 - by MyChesCo

KENNETT SQUARE, PA — State Rep. Christina Sappey, D-Chester, announced that several Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service grants were approved for local companies, totaling $276,203 to offset expenses accrued …

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Chester County Resumes In-Person, First Responder Training
Communities / Government / News

Chester County Resumes In-Person, First Responder Training

July 23, 2020July 23, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — The Chester County Department of Emergency Services (CCDES) has resumed in-person training for first responders, with escalated precautions, at the Public Safety Training Campus in Coatesville.

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State Public Health Laboratory in Exton Tests for COVID-19
Government / Infectious Diseases / Pennsylvania

Lawrence Bill to Expand COVID-19 Testing Passes Committee

April 28, 2020April 28, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Legislation passed yesterday that would facilitate rapid COVID-19 testing for Chester County’s health care workers and first responders. Introduced by Rep. John Lawrence (R-West Grove), House Bill …

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BELFOR Property Restoration Makes Citadel Country Spirit USA Contribution to Chester County Hero Fund
Communities / Society

BELFOR Property Restoration Makes Citadel Country Spirit USA Contribution to Chester County Hero Fund

April 9, 2020April 9, 2020 - by MyChesCo

CHESTER COUNTY, PA — BELFOR Property Restoration recently presented a $3,000 check to the Chester County Hero Fund for proceeds raised in conjunction with its Citadel Country Spirit USA 2019 …

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Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police, Chester County Highway Safety Project and PennDOT Partner on Steer Clear/Move Over Detail
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Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police, Chester County Highway Safety Project and PennDOT Partner on Steer Clear/Move Over Detail

February 26, 2020February 26, 2020 - by MyChesCo

WEST CHESTER, PA — Members of the Westtown-East Goshen Regional Police Department, Chester County Highway Safety Project and the Pennsylvania Department of Transportation partnered on February 20, 2020, to raise …

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State Emergency Response Officials: Community Risk Reduction Can Help Communities Be Prepared for and Respond to Emergencies
Pennsylvania

State Emergency Response Officials: Community Risk Reduction Can Help Communities Be Prepared for and Respond to Emergencies

January 24, 2020January 24, 2020 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — State Fire Commissioner Bruce Trego, alongside Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency Director, Randy Padfield and officials from West Hanover Township Fire Department are encouraging local leaders, first responders, …

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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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Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) on first responders
Pennsylvania

Barrar, Committee Hear from Stakeholders About PTSI in First Responder Community

February 16, 2019February 15, 2019 - by MyChesCo

HARRISBURG, PA — Majority Chairman Rep. Steve Barrar (R-Chester/Delaware) and other members of the House Veterans Affairs and Emergency Preparedness Committee held an informational meeting about the unique effects of …

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