Commonwealth of Pennsylvania
03/17/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 03/16/2026 14:55
ADVISORY - HARRISBURG - Shapiro-Davis Administration Discusses Investments in First Responder Health, Pushing to Expand Coverage During Disasters
March 17, 2026- Harrisburg, PA
ADVISORY - HARRISBURG - Shapiro-Davis Administration Discusses Investments in First Responder Health, Pushing to Expand Coverage During Disasters
Lt. Governor Austin Davis along with the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency (PEMA), the Office of the State Fire Commissioner (OSFC), and other leaders will discuss new coverages for Post Traumatic Stress Injury (PTSI) in first responders and a push to expand workers' compensation coverage to first responders when called upon to act on behalf of the Commonwealth during a declared disaster emergency.
WHO:
Austin Davis, Lieutenant Governor
Randy Padfield, PEMA Director
Tom Cook, State Fire Commissioner
Bob Brooks, PA Professional Firefighters Association President
Jennifer O'Mara, State Representative
Justin Fleming, State Representative
WHEN:
Tuesday, March 17 at 11:00 AM
WHERE:
PEMA Headquarters
1310 Elmerton Ave.
Harrisburg, PA 17110
RSVP:
Press planning to attend are asked to RSVP to [email protected]
The press conference can also be viewed live at pacast.com/live/gov
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