The November 21, 2025 Washington Watch outlines major federal developments, headlined by the resignation of Acting FEMA Administrator David Richardson and the conclusion of a record-breaking 43-day government shutdown on November 12. While the government has reopened with funding secured through January 2026, the future of FEMA remains uncertain as the administration awaits a review repo... read more
PA Fire Police News
Summary A new provision of Pennsylvania's Act 121 of 2024 is now in effect, providing stronger protections and easier access to care for firefighters, police, EMTs, and paramedics diagnosed with Post-Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI). The law amends the Workers' Compensation Act by removing the burdensome requirement that first responders prove "objective abnormal working co... read more
The Pennsylvania Department of Health's Bureau of EMS issued a bulletin requiring all initial EMS certification candidates (EMR, EMT, AEMT, and Paramedic) to complete a 4-hour Traffic Incident Management System (TIMS) program. This new requirement is effective January 1, 2027. The mandate addresses a gap in current EMS education regarding safe operations on roadways. The TIMS course ... read more
The Pennsylvania Fire Police are gearing up for the 2026 convention and bi-monthly meetings.... read more
The November 2025 PAFPA newsletter emphasizes emergency responder safety amidst a rise in struck-by incidents, details the new workers' compensation coverage for Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) for PA first responders, announces a new grant application, and provides essential organizational and meeting details.... read more
Our general meeting in Butler County was packed with important discussions, updates, and key decisions for the association's future. President Bill Spaeth called the meeting to order, and here are the highlights you need to know.... read more
Brian L. Fenerty from East Pennsboro Fire Police for the 2024 Fire Police Person of the Year. The nomination, dated March 13, 2025, highlights his extensive service and contributions.... read more
The PA Fire Police Association is proposing changes to its death benefit policy, which will be voted on in November 2025. View the article to learn more about this proposal.... read more
We have created our first digital newsletter! We are going to try to create them each month with tips and tricks, new additions and updates to the association, new resources available on the website, and much more.... read more
“We’ve launched a new website at pafirepolice.org to provide resources, training, and legislative support for PA Fire Police, and we’re inviting you to get involved.... read more