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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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We have received a request for Pennsylvania Fire and
Emergency Services friends.

One of the staff members of State Rep Steve Barrar has a special needs son who is collecting patches.

If you could sent an agency patch to the address below, I know it will be appreciated!

Traci L. Plunkett (For Michael)
District Chief of Staff
State Representative Stephen Barrar
One Beaver Valley Road
Chadds Ford, PA 19317

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PFESI is attending an event at Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center.

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Presentations continue with members of Garden Spot Fire Rescue (Lancaster County) discussing mergers and consolidations that work and sustainable funding for a volunteer systems. ... See MoreSee Less

Presentations continue with members of Garden Spot Fire Rescue (Lancaster County) discussing mergers and consolidations that work and sustainable funding for a volunteer systems.
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Chief Rubin and Dr. Jenaway discussing the transition in Upper Merion Township- Combining Fire & EMS is a growing Township. ... See MoreSee Less

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The 2019 Conference is off and running! The room is full with excellent presentations. Justin Eberly from VFIS talking on Youth Engagement and Chief Rick Kane from Manheim Township Fire Rescue on Transitioning to a Combination System. ... See MoreSee Less

The 2019 Conference is off and running! The room is full with excellent presentations. Justin Eberly from VFIS talking on Youth Engagement and Chief Rick Kane from Manheim Township Fire Rescue on Transitioning to a Combination System.Image attachmentImage attachment
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PFESI is attending an event at Best Western Premier The Central Hotel & Conference Center.

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