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New Castle News

Location

New Castle, Pennsylvania, United States of America

Date

Dec 27, 2018

Page

8

Fire department staffing woes deepen as applicant interest fades

Shenango and neighboring townships report dwindling volunteer rosters and many attritions despite ongoing recruitment. Chief Rishel cites 600 yearly calls and a shrinking pool. DiCola notes steady but aging ranks, while incentives and live in programs aim to boost retention amid economic factors.

Joseph Civil Service Commission Rishel John DiCola Neshannock Township Neshannock DiCola

Pennsylvania Faces Volunteer Fire and EMS Shortfalls and Costs

Pennsylvania harbors more than 300000 volunteers but now has about 38000 active firefighters as commissions urge regionalization. Ambulance agencies have declined from 2000 in the 1980s to under 1000, with EMTs and paramedics shedding enrollment and funding gaps widening costs for basic and advanced life support services.

Ed Mann Pennsylvania Mann Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania Don DeReamus Northampton Monroe Tom Wolf DeReamus Pennsylvania State Association of Township Supervisors Randy Vulakovich Frank Farry Bucks County Stephen Barrar Delaware County Chris Sainato House Emergency and Veterans Affairs Committee Farry

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