EPHRATA, PA − July 24, 2025 − On Wednesday, July 30 at 10:00 a.m. Senate Democratic Policy Committee Chair Nick Miller (D-14) will host a roundtable discussion at the West Earl Township Municipal Building alongside Senator James Malone (D-36). This hearing will examine local first responders, such as volunteer firefighters and police officers, on issues they face recruiting new members and supporting their communities.
WHAT: Senate Democratic Policy Committee Hearing on Emergency Service and First Responder Recruitment.
WHO: Chairman Miller and Senator Malone along with testimony from the following organizations:
- Office of the State Fire Commissioner
- PA State Association of Township Supervisors
- East Petersburg Fire Company Station 23
- East Hempfield Fire Company
- Ephrata Police Department
- West Earl Township Police Department
- Allentown Police Department
- Northern Lancaster County Regional Police Department
- Mount Joy Fire Department
WHEN: Wednesday, July 30, 2025, at 10:00 AM EST
WHERE: West Earl Township Municipal Building | 157 W Metzler Road, Ephrata, PA 17522
For those who cannot attend in person, the hearing will be streamed live at PASenatorMiller.com/Policy.
Members of the press are encouraged to RSVP to Gail Vivar at Gail.Vivar@pasenate.com or Marshall Miller at Marshall.Miller@pasenate.com.
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