EMMCO West and Millcreek Paramedic Service recently participated in Career Day at Chestnut Hill Elementary School. Amy Work of Millcreek Paramedics joined the event, bringing an ambulance to give students an up-close look at emergency medical services.

The visit provided an opportunity to introduce students to EMS equipment and share information about careers in emergency medical services. The goal ... (Full Story & Photos)

Secretary of Health Dr. Debra Bogen visited EmergyCare in Erie today to highlight new equipment upgrades that are helping to improve patient care during the more than 2.2 million emergency calls they handle each year, while also keeping EMS professionals safe. Governor Josh Shapiro’s proposed 2026–27 budget includes an additional $6 million from the EMS Operating Fund to help EMS teams enhance care, ... (Full Story & Photos)

While final details for Symposium 2026 are still coming together, we’re excited to share a more detailed preview of what’s in store!

Friday Morning Sessions

Start your day with high-impact education across four dynamic time blocks:

8:00 – 8:50 AM
9:00 – 9:50 AM
10:15 – 11:05 AM
11:15 AM – 12:45 PM

This year’s lineup delivers real-world relevance, fresh perspectives, and thought-provoking discussions. ... (Full Story)

The Commonwealth of Pennsylvania is releasing supplemental funding that will hopefully be available for the next three years. Due to strict timelines in year one, applications should be submitted as soon as possible, with priority review beginning Tuesday, April 7. We strongly encourage every licensed EMS agency in the EMMCO West region to apply. Please take note of the guidelines that are attached. ... (Full Story & Photos)

Life is built from small moments—coffee before sunrise, sideline cheers, a hand squeezed at the right time. Sudden cardiac arrest (SCA) can happen to anyone, anywhere, interrupting those moments without warning. Our latest video shows us what’s worth protecting and how being prepared can help. We hope it sparks conversations about readiness in your home, school, workplace and community, and encourages ... (Full Story & Photos)

“Who’s Coming for Us?” — A Fictional Story, A Very Real Crisis

Though the recent article “Who’s Coming for Us?” by Carly Strong is fictional, the situation it describes is alarmingly real for many communities across our region. Ambulance services are disappearing. Response times are growing longer. Families are being forced to face medical emergencies without trained help.

We urge you to take a ... (Full Story & Photos)

Preparing for your agency’s ambulance inspection is a structured process, with comprehensive resources readily accessible on our website: www.emmco.org. Here’s a brief guide to navigating your inspection successfully:

1. Utilize Inspection Checklists

Inspection checklists are invaluable tools that detail the specific criteria we will be looking for at the inspection. Ensure your agency’s compliance ... (Full Story)

From The Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania

A Call To Action

In response to Pennsylvania’s EMS crisis and the June 2023 Senate hearing, the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania (AAP) formed an EMS Workforce and Solutions Group to unite stakeholders in strengthening the EMS system. Participants included AAP Board members, regional council representatives, Bureau of EMS staff, and state legislators. ... (Full Story & Photos)