
EMS AUTHORITY APPROVED by the STATE of PAThe proposed Administrative Services Authority's articles of incorporation have been approved by the State of PA! The first Board meeting for the Municipal Emergency Services Authority of Lancaster County (MESA for short) will occur early in March. Find out more by clicking here. The new Authority will take over the provision of Emergency Medical Services for the region, beginning in 2024. Regional Emergency Services AuthorityEmergency medical services in Northwest Lancaster County is at risk. Northwest EMS currently provides services to the northwestern portion of the county, but the organization will be insolvent in a few years due to insufficient revenue and rising costs. What is the solution? A new municipal-led model that will ensure EMS services continue to be available in Northwest Lancaster communities. Learn more at savingemsfornwlancaster.org Fire DepartmentsClick here for a copy of the Township Fire District map to see which fire department covers your property. Friendship Fire Department of Elizbethtown (F74) Rheems Fire Department (F70) Bainbridge Fire Department (F71) EMSDid you know that 75 percent of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen at home and that 95 percent die before reaching the hospital? Did you know that trauma is the leading cause of death for Americans under the age of 46? Contact our Community Outreach Manager at lshenk@nwems86.org or 717.371.8282 to schedule a class. We also offer traditional CPR and Basic First Aid classes for groups that need certification for a job. Northwest EMS Reflective Address SignsThe Elizabethtown Fire Department offers reflective address signs commonly seen around the area. These signs help police, fire, and EMS in locating your address in times of emergency. These signs are available for all communities in the Elizabethtown, Mount Joy, and surrounding areas. Could You Be Our Next Fire Fighter Volunteer?To attract more volunteers to its 67 fire companies, the Lancaster County Fire Chiefs Association has launched a multi-pronged recruitment campaign with the theme "Put out the fire, ignite the passion to save and protect Lancaster County." |
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