Pa. township moves to expand full-time, paid firefighters services
Montgomery Township supervisors voted to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters.
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Montgomery Township supervisors voted to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters.
The Montgomery Township Board of Supervisors voted 3-2 Monday to move ahead with a proposal to expand the number of full-time, career firefighters on staff without hiring a consultant to oversee the process.
A Delaware County volunteer firefighter is warning others to take mosquito bites seriously after her bout with West Nile virus.
A rowhome fire in Philadelphia's Fairhill neighborhood forced a woman to jump from a second-story window early Sunday morning.
A Bucks County community is remembering an 80-year-old veteran firefighter who died one week after being injured while on duty.
Camden will use new federal funding to renovate fire stations and get new fire trucks.
13 firefighters from Delaware were packing their bags and heading out to Arizona to assist fighting a massive wildfire in the Tonto National Forest. Ross DiMattei reports from Blackbird State Forest near Smyrna ahead of the First State firefighters' departure.
A summer camp in South Jersey is giving teens more than just a fun way to spend their break. It's offering them a firsthand look at life as a first responder.
New research has confirmed what many suspect: firefighters have higher rates of death from several forms of cancer.
Firefighters in Chester are getting a new layer of protection. Not with their gear, but on the buildings they respond to.
Firefighters in Chester are getting a new layer of protection. Not with their gear, but on the buildings they respond to. A new placard system aims to warn first responders before they even step inside. Madeleine Wright reports how the program works and why it could save lives.
Firefighters are rallying once again for the 9-year-old boy who's recovering from severe burns caused by the medical jet crash in Northeast Philly.
A massive fire tore through three homes in Phoenixville, Pennsylvania, on Sunday night, displacing at least seven people.
According to the National Fire Protection Association, only 9% of firefighters in the United States are women.
A fire at an apartment complex in Bridgeport, Pennsylvania sent residents out of their homes in the early hours of Saturday morning.
The West Chester Borough Fire Department shared the challenges they face as freezing temps make fighting fires more dangerous.
Firefighters are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning, meaning conditions are ripe for more wildfires.
Firefighters all across the state are on alert as New Jersey was under a red flag warning. That means conditions are ripe for more wildfires. Kerri Corrado reports in Evesham Township talking with firefighters about how exhausting this must be.
An unusual rescue down the shore when firefighters save a dog swimming in the ocean near North Wildwood. Stone Harbor firefighters got the call after Bruno was caught in the tide near Hereford Inlet on Monday. Firefighters plucked Bruno out of the water and put him on a wave runner. They brought him back to the beach where he was reunited with his owner.
Philadelphia fire crews battled a three-alarm brush fire in Upper Roxborough for hours Monday afternoon that injured two firefighters, the PFD said.
Meet the Philadelphia Second Alarmers, a volunteer group that has served the city's first responders for over 100 years.
Even first responders like city firefighters and police officers need a helping hand to stay cool with Wednesday’s scorching heat. Josh Sanders introduces a volunteer group that has served Philadelphia’s first responders for more than a century.
Philadelphia firefighters spent the day in the city's Holmesburg section installing smoke detectors.
A volunteer fire company in Delaware County is mourning the loss of its former chief. He spent 80 years with the Llanerch Volunteer Fire Company in various roles.
A volunteer fire company in Delaware County is mourning the loss of its former chief. He spent 80 years with the Llanerch Volunteer Fire Company in various roles. Madeleine Wright reports in Haverford Township with the tribute.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man was shot at the Neshaminy State Park Marina in Bucks County on Friday afternoon.
Classes were canceled for a second day at Winslow Township Middle School in Camden County due to extensive water damage to the building.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
A 4-year-old boy is expected to recover after he was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Southwest Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
A grassroots organization is at odds with the Fairmount Park Conservancy as the two continue to debate over what should happen to about 100 acres of green space at FDR Park.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man was shot at the Neshaminy State Park Marina in Bucks County on Friday afternoon.
Classes were canceled for a second day at Winslow Township Middle School in Camden County due to extensive water damage to the building.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
With Oktoberfest celebrations and fall festivals upon us and Red October right around the corner, you can tell fall is finally hitting in the Philadelphia region.
A 4-year-old boy is expected to recover after he was injured in a hit-and-run crash in Southwest Philadelphia Friday afternoon.
Pennsylvania State Police are investigating after a man was shot at the Neshaminy State Park Marina in Bucks County on Friday afternoon.
A grassroots organization is at odds with the Fairmount Park Conservancy as the two continue to debate over what should happen to about 100 acres of green space at FDR Park.
WXPX in West Philadelphia celebrated its 1,000th Free at Noon concert at World Live Café with legendary Philly band The Hooters.
Renowned Philadelphia chef and restaurant owner Jesse Ito is opening up his second restaurant in the City of Brotherly Love. Check out Dancerobot.
Ahead of the PGA Championship returning in 2026, the Aronimink Golf Club honored 1962 winner Gary Player with "The Gary Player Lounge."
Classes were canceled for a second day at Winslow Township Middle School in Camden County due to extensive water damage to the building.
Business owners in a New Jersey county are being warned to watch out for what police are calling phony movie money.
With Oktoberfest celebrations and fall festivals upon us and Red October right around the corner, you can tell fall is finally hitting in the Philadelphia region.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
Halloween fans, we've compiled a list of haunted houses and attractions in the Greater Philadelphia area just for you.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
A 36-year-old man was killed in a shooting at a youth football game at Eden Park in Wilmington, Delaware, on Sunday.
A 4-month-old is dead after a driver who was allegedly fleeing from police in Wilmington crashed near I-95 Tuesday morning.
A medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital in Delaware perform spinal surgeries – a first-of-its-kind.
The Delaware Ronald McDonald House is providing comfort for this family while their baby deals with a serious illness.
Despite little evidence, President Trump linked the use of acetaminophen to autism at a White House briefing on Monday.
Nurses and other health care workers at Paoli Hospital say the service dogs help them decompress from a stressful job.
Investors and community leaders are looking for a health care system to take over the shuttered Taylor Hospital in Delaware County.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
In the wake of Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closing, here are some options customers with unspent gift cards have.
Iron Hill Brewery & Restaurant abruptly closed all its locations Thursday, weeks after announcing the closure of 3 locations.
Rising costs and a lack of sponsors are to blame for the beloved Midtown Village Fall Festival not returning in Philadelphia this year.
In an exclusive interview, attorney George Bochetto now plans to file a lawsuit over SEPTA's recent fare increases.
An 81-year-old woman died in a wrong-way crash on Route 1 in Morrisville, Bucks County, on Tuesday, Pennsylvania State Police said.
A tanker truck overturned on Route 1 in Delaware County, causing thousands of gallons of heating oil to spill onto the roadway.
Road closures and detours for the Philadelphia Distance Run begin Sunday at 5 a.m.
Police said the car that initiated the crash in Philadelphia was involved in a carjacking two days ago on Torresdale Avenue.
Ahead of the PGA Championship returning in 2026, the Aronimink Golf Club honored 1962 winner Gary Player with "The Gary Player Lounge."
Sixers center Joel Embiid offered no timetable for his return from knee surgery but insists there's a "plan in place" to play.
With Oktoberfest celebrations and fall festivals upon us and Red October right around the corner, you can tell fall is finally hitting in the Philadelphia region.
Some fans say they've experienced their tickets disappearing from their MLB Ballpark app, and ticketholders have been warned.
Walker Buehler pitched five scoreless innings and the Philadelphia Phillies beat Miami 1-0 on Thursday night, eliminating the Marlins from the wild-card race.
WXPX in West Philadelphia celebrated its 1,000th Free at Noon concert at World Live Café with legendary Philly band The Hooters.
Renowned Philadelphia chef and restaurant owner Jesse Ito is opening up his second restaurant in the City of Brotherly Love. Check out Dancerobot.
With Oktoberfest celebrations and fall festivals upon us and Red October right around the corner, you can tell fall is finally hitting in the Philadelphia region.
Laufey, AJR and Zara Larsson are probably the biggest names at Philly's 2025 iHeartRadio "Jingle Ball" at Xfinity Mobile Arena.
Three women in the local food industry are being honored this weekend at the annual Heritage Dinner hosted by Les Dames d'Escoffier.
Ukee Washington reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Natasha Brown reports.
Ukee Washington reports.
Middle school students in Philadelphia got the opportunity to do hands-on learning during the school district's five-day career and technical camp.
With her Girl Talk mentoring program, one Philadelphia teen turned her camp days into a safe space to discuss social issues young girls face every day.
Recent high school graduate Sylvain Farrell says his temporary position at a local clinic is the pathway to a full-time career.
A Philadelphia student won an award from NFL Films for his documentary on bringing back sports teams at his Kensington school.
A group of East Norriton eighth graders took what started as an Earth Day project and made a whole initiative.
Chief Meteorologist Bill Kelly has the latest forecast.
Police are looking for a driver wanted in a hit-and-run crash that injured a 4-year-old boy in Southwest Philadelphia.
For the second day in a row, classes were canceled at a middle school in Camden County due to extensive water damage to the building.
A first-of-its-kind medical robot is helping doctors at Nemours Children's Hospital perform spinal surgeries. Stephanie Stahl talked with one of the first patients.
Actor Bruce Willis was also diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia, or FTD. Since his family has been public about the struggles they're facing, one couple has said it's helped them feel less alone.