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2402 Bigler Ave, Northern Cambria, PA 15714
814-948-8899 or 814-948-7871
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Cost per banner kit: $150 + tax
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EMS Crisis locally and nationally
EMS agencies locally and nationally are suffering from insufficient revenue and rising costs
Voluntary membership lacks community participation
Insurance covers part of the cost, not the entire cost, of being staffed, equipped and ready to respond
Cost increases to maintain services (staff, benefits equipment, training) are not able to be maintained
Indiana County is facing the impact of the crisis
Memberships along with donations and grants helped Citizens’ stay afloat for the past few years. That is no longer the case.
Municipalities are responsible for providing emergency services by state law
Framework for a New Municipal Emergency Services Authority
Project Goals
By working with existing partners, community members and business leaders, build a strong coalition to create a municipal-led countywide solution
To fund and manage emergency services on a long-term, sustainable basis
Promote emergency services locally as a professional career path through recruitment, training, professional development, competitive compensation, and comprehensive benefit programs
Long-term Solution: Countywide Municipal Emergency Services Authority
(All 38 municipalities in the county were invited to participate)
Proposed Authority Governance
County plus 8 districts each having a Board seat and ability to direct the appointment of the 11 board members
(2 members at large)
Each district contributes to management of the Authority through a district member-led subcommittee
(District 4: Pine Twp, Cherryhill Twp, Green Twp, Cherry Tree Borough, Clymer Borough)
Services to be provided
Basic, Intermediate and Advanced Life Support, Immediate Response Personnel, Critical Care
Inter-facility BLS and ALS
Community engagement, community education and BLS training
Benefits for Residents and Businesses
24/7 readiness to respond to 911 EMS calls
No residual bills for EMS services if insurance pays
Accessible local leadership
Public meeting and transparency
Annual Fee and Collection
An annual fee charged directly to property owners will fund operations and 24/7 readiness to respond
The annual fee has not yet been determined. It depends on how many municipalities are on board to participate.
This amount is not expected to be more than what you might spend taking your significant other out for a nice dinner.
What value do you place on your or a loved one’s life?
This is going to be a slow process. There will be a point when public meetings are to take place to answer any questions. We will provide you with a meeting date and time when it has been determined. You are welcome to attend the supervisor’s monthly meetings to receive updates.
Updates:
April 2024: The number of municipalities that have desire to move forward is 37 out of 38.
May 2024: Individual districts are holding meetings to decide on a district representative to serve on the board.
June 2024: Jeff Gromley was chosen to serve on the board as the district 4 representative.
July 2024: No update
August 2024: Jeff Gromley held an EMS Authority Meeting with district 4 representatives on August 28th. He explained the soon to be formed Authority Board will be meeting twice monthly. The first task given to the board is to come up with the cost to each household in the county. He expressed the cost will reflect the level of service that will be seen in the municipality.
September 2024: No update
October 2024: No update
November 2024: Working on the proposed cost per household and the ordinance to form the authority. Ordinance shared with solicitor.
January 2025: Public meetings to approve the Ordinance to form the EMS Authority were held January 29th and 30th at 7:00 pm at the Homer Center High School auditorium. On January 29th, the ordinance was enacted by Pine Township delegating the administration of EMS to a county-created authority on a mutually agreeable date. This ordinance is only to form the Authority to get an accurate count of participants.
April 2025: 31 municipalities have approved the EMS Delegation Ordinance. The County Commissioners approved the County Ordinance at their April 9, 2025 meeting allowing for the incorporation of the ordinance. The Articles of Incorporation will be submitted to the Department of the State for approval. Once approved at the state level, the Authority will begin working on the cost per household.
Sign Up For CodeRED Emergency Alerts
When seconds count, be fully informed and continuously updated. With CodeRED, state and local agencies can deliver geo-targeted, time-sensitive information to individuals who have registered to receive alerts. Notifications can be sent via email, SMS, voice, mobile app push notifications, IPAWS and more depending on the severity of the situation.
Download the CodeRED Mobile Alert App
This unique mobile app allows the public safety officials in your area to reach you directly on your mobile phone by push notifications. The app is available for free on the Google Play or Apple Store with the option of a $.99 upgrade to receive weather alerts. OR
Use your Google, Facebook or Twitter credentials to create an account for a quick log-in process.
Include multiple points of contact to ensure public safety officials will be able to reach you in an emergency.
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