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Jan08

SR 6 Bills in the Senate / Messaging

Posted by Jerry in News

SR 6 bills in the Senate/ Messaging Senate Veterans Affairs and Emergency Prep (VA&EP) members: MESSAGE: These bills have been passed by the full House of Representatives and are now in the Senate VA&EP committee. Please consider these pieces of legislation in committee so they can be sent to the […]

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Feb09

Measures to Support our Firefighters/EMS

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The following is a brief synopsis of the measures included in the Firefighter/EMS support package. Measures to Support our Firefighters School District/Community College Training Partnerships: Several community colleges are partnering with local schools to offer courses for those students who would like to become first responders.  We plan to replicate […]

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Jan20

PA Junior Emergency Service Program Compliance Manual

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The Pennsylvania Junior Emergency Service Program Compliance Manual is now available: Download the manual

Jul01

Background Check Clarifications Now Law

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Changes also made to effective date for new volunteers Effective immediately, clarification changes have been made to the state’s new law regarding background clearances for employees and volunteers who have direct and routine contact with children, said Rep. Kathy Watson (R-Bucks / 144th), author of the legislation. The governor today […]

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Jun10

Governor Wolf Announces Fee Waivers for Volunteers Seeking Background Checks

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Governor Tom Wolf announced today that fees for child abuse clearances and criminal background checks required by the Child Protective Services Law will be waived for volunteers working with children. Additionally, the Department of Human Services (DHS) and the Pennsylvania State Police (PSP) will be reducing the cost of both […]

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Mar23

Legislative Priorities of the Fire Service

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Download the original flyer Enacting a package of bills that address retention and recruitment Providing no or low cost training programs, develop web-based training Identifying a potential funding source that adequately addresses these issues Retention & Recruitment The Fireman’s Association of the State of Pennsylvania (FASP) and the Pennsylvania Fire […]

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Aug30

Tom Wolf’s Responses to PFESI Questionnaire

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Download the questionnaire as a PDF Dear Mr. Wolf: The Pennsylvania Fire and Emergency Services Institute submits the following questions concerning your position on critical fire and emergency service issues. Please note that it is expected that if you support an issue your administration will actively work to pass enabling […]

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7 months ago

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Pass on to your contacts! Feedback Needed SB 1273 Creation of Countywide Public Safety Authorities for Fire / EMS PFESI is seeking important feedback on legislation designed to support SR 6 Recommenda
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Correction - SB 1274

What was the reason to exclude Police?

NO! Not unless we fix the municipal authority laws. These are taxing bodies with no accountability, no transparency, and no public oversight.

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7 months ago

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We have worked very hard to implement Traffic Incident Management Training, however Emergency Responders continue to get struck on our roadways. If you interested join us at the Capital on Tuesday! ... See MoreSee Less

We have worked very hard to implement Traffic Incident Management Training, however Emergency Responders continue to get struck on our roadways. If you interested join us at the Capital on Tuesday!
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Pass on to your contacts! Recruitment & Retention Tip of the Month - FASP Click on the link below for further information: Tip of the Month (Click on this Link) 2020 PFESI Corporate Sponsors The PFESI
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