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July 11, 2025 | 3:26 PM

New Pa. law to address volunteer firefighter shortages a ‘step in the right direction,’ local officials say

By Jade Campos/LNP | LancasterOnline
April 28, 2025 | 12:43 PM

Firefighter German exchange student brings firefighting host family together

By Sarah Nicell/LNP | LancasterOnline
October 25, 2023 | 12:47 PM

Centre County fire company’s all-female attack line makes history

A Facebook post celebrating Alpha Fire Company’s first all-female attack line brought recognition to the department’s women.
By Tanisha Thomas of Spotlight PA

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February 15, 2023 | 6:17 PM

“Full-scale catastrophe”: Pennsylvania emergency services implore state for urgent help

Without state-level fixes, police, fire and EMS experts say fewer Pennsylvanians will get help when they need it.
By Sam Dunklau
December 12, 2022 | 4:55 PM

Man found outside house where 2 firefighters perished died of gunshot wound, coroner says

By Jim Deegan/ LehighValleyNews.com
December 8, 2022 | 12:28 PM

2 firefighters die while battling a fire in Schuylkill County

Governor Wolf orders flags at half-staff to honor fallen firefighters
By Stephanie Sigafoos/ WLVR
September 7, 2022 | 5:00 AM

Talk of a tax increase is driving a wedge between leaders of a growing Pa. township and its fire company

With costs rising and donations down, more volunteer fire companies are turning to public support — and facing questions about transparency.
By Min Xian/SpotlightPA
August 30, 2022 | 8:00 AM

The business of volunteer fire companies has become harder to sustain. Can collaboration help?

Five volunteer fire companies in Centre County are participating in a state study to determine how better collaboration among them might alleviate some cost and staffing challenges.
By Min Xian of Spotlight PA State College
March 13, 2021 | 2:42 PM

‘The volunteer model in Pa. just doesn’t work’: COVID-related recruitment issues put suburban firefighting in the crosshairs

“Over the past 30 years, we’ve seen a decline in the number of volunteer firefighters on a national basis. … And, of course, it seems like it’s very pronounced in Pennsylvania.”

By Kenny Cooper/WHYY
October 22, 2019 | 6:49 PM

House moves to exempt volunteer fire companies from open records requests

The decision, which prompted debate Tuesday, is part of an effort to bolster struggling first-responders.
By Katie Meyer/WITF
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