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.
tag | volunteer firefighters
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.
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.
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.
September 5, 2019 | 1:23 PM
‘Archaic’ laws are preventing Pennsylvania firefighters from accessing millions in state aid
Harrisburg fire chief Brian Enterline called the current laws “archaic,” adding that in the last 40 years, firefighters’ jobs have not gotten easier, nor have workloads gotten lighter. And the state relief association money can’t be used to entice potential paid firefighters.
