The
Gettysburg Fire Department, Gettysburg, Adams County, PA will host the 2008
State Fireman's Convention September 24, 25, 26, & 27, 2008 in conjunction with
their 200th Anniversary!
PA SENATE APPROVES BILL CREATING MUTUAL AID SYSTEM Comment (1)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
Legislation sponsored by Sen. John Pippy (R-37) to assist counties and municipalities in responding to disasters was approved by the state Senate today.
Senate Bill 1225 will be sent to the House of Representatives for consideration.
APRIL DESIGNATED 911 EDUCATION MONTH IN PA Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
To help educate Pennsylvania’s residents about the importance of 911 across the state, the House unanimously passed House Resolution 707 designating April as “Pennsylvania 911 Education Month,” said its sponsor, Rep. Russ Fairchild (R-Snyder/Union).
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PREMISE ALERT SYSTEM FOR FIRST RESPONDERS Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
Chester County’s Premise Alert System goes statewide.
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Arson Awareness Week is May 4-10, 2008 Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
The 2008 Arson Awareness Week campaign will be observed from May 4-10. This year’s theme is “Toylike Lighters – Playing with Fire.” The National Volunteer Fire Council (NVFC) has partnered with the United States Fire Administration (USFA), the Office of the Oregon State Fire Marshal, Fire Safe Children & Families Program, the International Association of Arson Investigators, and the Idea Bank to promote Arson Awareness Week and bring attention to this important issue.
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Senator Baker and Senator Waugh introduce Tax Cre Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
PFESI and the SR60 Commission Chairperson are working closely with Senators Baker and Waugh on the following legislation to meet recommendations of the SR60 Commission Report. We have been involved in the process and are pleased to see legislation introduced to move the SR60 recommendations forward.
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USFA Releases New Emergency Incident Rehabilitatio Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
USFA Releases New Emergency Incident Rehabilitation Manual for Firefighters and Other Emergency Responders
EMMITSBURG, MD. - The U.S. Fire Administration (USFA), working with the International Association of Fire Fighters (IAFF), has issued an updated version of the manual Emergency Incident Rehabilitation.
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FEMA for Kids: Preparing Kids and their Families Comment (1)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
Play games, enjoy stories, do puzzles, go through mazes, watch videos - welcome to FEMA for Kids, the Web site that is all fun and games…sort of. Underneath all the fun is a lot of good information that makes kids and their families better prepared in the event of a disaster. You can even become a Disaster Action Kid and get your very own certificate to hang on the wall!
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Lancaster County Fire Training Coordinator Positio Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
Lancaster County Fire Training Coordinator at the Public Safety Training Center, the position is now open
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Deputy Chief Michael David Crotty Comment (0)
Date Posted: Apr 10 2008
April 8, 2008
Lawrence Park Fire Department,
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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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