Op/Ed: Ambulance companies are sending 911 call for funding help

By A.J. McCarthy, Chief, Longwood Fire Company A.J. McCarthy The severe fiscal plight of ambulance services across Pennsylvania was highlighted this week in an editorial in neighboring Lancaster County. That same editorial could have been written about ambulance services in Chester County as the same frightening facts are applicable. Dean Bollendorf, president of the Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania,...

Longwood Fire kicks off ambulance subscription drive

EAST MARLBOROUGH — Longwood Fire Company is seeking financial help from the community. The annual ambulance subscription campaign began with the sending of subscription materials to area residents. “Supporting the Longwood ambulance subscription campaign helps everyone in the community” said Longwood Fire Chief A. J. McCarthy. “Running the ambulance service is very expensive. Life-saving...