April 28, 2021 | 4:27 AM
‘Move over law’ requires motorists in Pennsylvania to steer clear of emergency responders
Fines for a first offense increase from $250 to $500. That jumps to $1,000 for a second offense.
tag | first responders
February 4, 2021 | 2:34 PM
Lidia Salutes First Responders
A Salute to First Responders is a celebration uniquely suited to the times. Almost everyone has a story about how they, or someone they know has been helped by a first responder.
By Fred Vigeant/WITF September 11, 2020 | 6:31 PM
Central Pa. first responders, supporters, climb State Capitol building steps to honor fallen 9/11 emergency workers
April 7, 2020 | 5:00 AM
‘A horrible challenge’: York Regional EMS chief worried about supply of N95 masks
“Nobody knew of this until a couple of months ago. ... By then, it was already too late to try and prepare."
By Keira McGuire/WITF April 4, 2020 | 3:55 PM
Coronavirus will accelerate EMS crisis in Pa.’s small towns and rural areas, experts say
“I can’t even see the enemy on this one to worry about my people. I worry about it constantly.”
April 2, 2020 | 10:16 PM
A day in the life of an EMS provider battling the coronavirus
“That's always in the back of your head, that at some point you're going to get sick.”
By Keira McGuire/WITF March 31, 2020 | 3:25 PM
Allegheny County first responders to get additional COVID-19 information before responding to a call
The move comes after union representatives for some first-responders raised concern about members having to self-isolate after potentially being exposed to the virus.
March 25, 2020 | 4:25 PM
Pittsburgh first responders worry about equipment shortages amid spread of coronavirus
Ralph Sicuro, the president of Pittsburgh Firefighters Local No. 1, says he’s glad for some help they’ve received – but he’s afraid the bureau may need more assistance down the road.
