PREMISE ALERT SYSTEM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
Chester County’s Premise Alert System goes statewide.
System alerts first responders to individuals with physical and/or mental challenges who may need special care when in a crisis situation
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Governor Ed Rendell has signed House Bill 1131, Ho Comment (1)
Date Posted: Apr 06 2008
Governor Ed Rendell has signed House Bill 1131, House Bill 1133, and House Bill 1134, known as the Local Government Bills, which require that townships and boroughs be responsible for ensuring that fire and emergency medical services are provided within their borders.
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State Fire Commissioner on LODDs Comment (1)
Date Posted: Mar 21 2008
State Fire Commissioner Ed Mann speaks out on recent LODDs
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The Wade Dump Remembered Comment (0)
Date Posted: Feb 05 2008
February 2, 2008, marks the 30th anniversary of the City of Chester (PA) opening their first city-owned, career firehouse, Fire Station 81. Little did they know by 1544 hours on that same day, most of the Firefighters lives would be changed forever.
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Pittsburgh Tribune Review Editorial-Don't Ask PEMA Comment (0)
Date Posted: Feb 05 2008
What do you get when a bloated federal bureaucracy -- the Department of Homeland Security -- gives hundreds of millions of dollars to an inept outfit like the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency?
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Luzerne County FF/EMT Injured in Crash Comment (0)
Date Posted: Feb 05 2008
While responding, David C. Sanfanandre skidded his 2005 Ford Ranger on an icy road on Sunday morning, striking a utility pole and tree. The 29 year old EMS officer was taken by helicopter with head, back and leg injuries but was conscious and alert after the accident.
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2008 Pa Convention planned for Gettysburg Comment (0)
Date Posted: Jan 20 2008
The Gettysburg Fire Department will be hosting both the Adams County Volunteer Emergency Services Association convention in August 2008 and the Fireman's Association of the State of Pennsylvania convention in September
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To improve safety of Pennsylvanians, Governor Rend Comment (0)
Date Posted: Nov 18 2007
In his ongoing efforts to bolster response and preparedness in Pennsylvania, Governor Edward G. Rendell today proposed dramatic changes in state operations to lessen the impact of future emergencies and natural disasters.
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Hearing On Pa System:More Costs/Delays Comment (5)
Date Posted: Oct 09 2007
The state has poured $311 million into a statewide radio system since
approving the project a decade ago, and it still isn’t done.But it’s
getting there, said Charles Brennan, deputy secretary for public safety radio, at a Wednesday joint meeting of two Senate committees.Brennan figures another $57 million — putting the project’s price tag at more than twice the original $179 million estimate — and another year or two will be needed to complete its backbone.
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Governor: Gov. Rendell recommends more than $25 mi Comment (0)
Date Posted: Oct 09 2007
Governor Edward G. Rendell today announced recommendations for more than $25 million in federal grants to help state and local first responders better communicate and coordinate with the public during natural or man-made disasters.
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