At the Winter Meeting of the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association in Williamsport, our members voted unanimously to endorse Chief Mike Snider and his candidacy for 2nd Vice President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs.

Congratulations and best of luck as you continue to lead and serve the fire service community! 👨‍🚒🤝

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Harrisburg, PA – Tuesday at 11:00 AM, Lt. Governor Austin Davis along with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC), and other leaders will discuss new coverages for Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) in first responders and a push to expand workers’ compensation coverage to first responders ... (Full Story)

17-104 Essayons Road DMVA – Indiantown Gap Annville, PA 17003

SPECIAL GUESTS
Dr. Bogan – Secretary of Health for the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
Kristen Rodack - Executive Deputy Secretary of Health
Victoria Bosman – Acting Deputy Secretary of Health
Shane Lockwood – In coming Deputy Secretary of Health

If you have not yet sent your RSVP for up to two members of your agency management team, ... (Full Story & Photos)

The U.S. Department of Homeland Security has been closed since February 14. This closure has brought unprecedented challenges upon the nation’s fire and emergency service. Since the United States is engaged in military action in Iran, there is a greater threat of acts of terrorism. The closure of the Federal Emergency Management Agency's (FEMA) fire service programs and the interruption of FEMA's ... (Full Story)

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Shapiro Administration Urges Pennsylvanians to Change ​Smoke Alarm Batteries When Clocks “Spring Forward” this Weekend

Harrisburg, PA – The Shapiro Administration is reminding Pennsylvanians to change the batteries in their smoke and carbon monoxide (CO) alarms when moving their clocks ahead one hour for this weekend’s “spring forward” time change. Functioning and properly placed smoke alarms ... (Full Story & Photos)

The staff at Tennessee Tech are studying how emergency responders experience and cope with stressful calls. Findings of the study will help departments and clinicians to better understand responder support needs after difficult calls.

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IAFC Legislative Update Webinar on March 5, 2026, from 11:00AM - 12:00PM

This is an annual update on what is happening here in Washington, DC. The IAFC Government Relations and Policy department will discuss major issues being considered on Capitol Hill, including funding for the USFA, AFG, and SAFER programs. We will also discuss legislation to preserve the federal FirstNet Authority, improve the ... (Full Story & Photos)

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