Tag: EMS

A CH-47 Chinook helicopter lands on the roof of a house in northeastern Afghanistan to evacuate detainees.Leadership

Iconic Afghan Helicopter Photo Taken by Delaware County Native Greg Heath

In honor of Veterans Day, the Pennsylvania National Guard Public Affairs Office released an iconic photo of a CH-47 Chinook helicopter evacuating detainees from…

The closed emergency room at Delaware County memorial Hospital in Drexel HillHealthcare

CBS News Investigates Impact of DCMH Closure on Area

Closing Delaware County Memorial Hospital in Drexel Hill has overwhelmed the area’s health care system, said first responders in a CBS News report.

“Everybody…

A Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital ambulanceHealthcare

Mercy Fitzgerald Seeks New EMS Contract With 3 Boroughs

Clifton Heights, Folcroft and Lansdowne fire companies could lose Mercy Fitzgerald Hospital paramedic services by the end of August if they don’t climb on…

EMSDelaware County

Local EMS Squads Facing Financial Crisis, Ask for State and Municipality Support 

Local EMS squads spend their days responding to emergencies and saving lives, but now they are the ones that need saving, writes Davis Giangiulio for…

Staff are on duty at the Delaware County 911 Call Center in MediaTechnology

At Long Last, a New First Responders Radio System Is Coming to Delco

Delaware County first responders are rejoicing at county council’s unanimous approval of a new $38 million radio system, the first emergency communications upgrade in…

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Foundation for Delaware County Grant Helps Fund EMS Simulation Lab

The Thomas Wolfarth EMS Simulation Lab is the first of its kind in Delaware County, writes Ginger Rae Dunbar for dailylocal.com.

“This lab is…