Earlier this week Senator Katie Muth and staff joined EMS providers and stakeholders to discuss the various issues facing not only EMS agencies but the frontline first responders. The Town Hall format dinner and conversation gave EMS providers from the region a line of communication with the Senator to hear some of the struggles directly from street-level providers. The two-hour meeting included conversations ... (Full Story & Photos)

Sunday evening RFD was dispatched assisting Phoenixville Fire Department on a residential fire on the northside of Phoenixville Borough. Royersford units were dispatched as a part of the 2nd alarm assignment and the full company was requested when the 3rd alarm was requested. All four Fire Division apparatus (Ladder, Engine, Rescue, & Utility) responded to the scene as crews battled wind driven flames ... (Full Story & Photos)

We've seen some buzz on the local community pages about spring cleaning and what to do with items that require special handling. Not only does properly disposing of these items reduce clutter and remove potentially dangerous materials it also makes our firefighters & EMS providers safer when responding to emergencies. Visit www.montcoparecycles.org to register or for more information.
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The last handful of weeks has brought exciting upgrades to the the EMS Division!

Late last year Friendship Ambulance was the first EMS agency in the region to secure an order and purchase the latest in cardiac monitoring technology, the LifePak 35. The new cardiac monitors not only bring cutting edge technology, monitoring capabilities, and technology advancements to our patients it also has provider ... (Full Story & Photos)

In December 2021 Friendship Ambulance along with East Vincent Township Police Department were dispatched to a residence for reports of a cardiac arrest. After arriving onscene responders found the patient had been a victim of a brutal assault including being stabbed. Paramedics & police immediately began to deliver medical care transporting to Phoenixville Hospital where the patient ultimately succumbed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Earlier this month the EMS Division personnel had the pleasure of reuniting with a young man who was critically injured in June from a motorcycle collision in Upper Providence Township. David's injuries were severe and critical with EMS crews working quickly onscene to assess, treat, and transport him to Paoli Hospital's Trauma Center for continuing care.

It's not often we are given the opportunity ... (Full Story & Photos)

On Monday night at the regular monthly membership meeting, Vice President Kevin Kerwin presented President George Gilliano with his Life Membership to the Department.

In addition to his role as President of the Department he also serves as the Director & Chief of EMS Operations for Friendship Ambulance. Director Gilliano's guidance has resulted in increased services including the additional of 911 ... (Full Story & Photos)

Shortly after 11 p.m. on Thursday night Rescue 98 was requested to assist Upper Providence Township units on an accident scene. The crash began on eastbound 422 where the vehicle went off the roadway and toward Ashenfelter Road. Upper Providence Fire units determined that access to the vehicle and removing the driver would be easier from Ashenfelter Road and using an additional crew.

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