Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
10/14/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/14/2026 08:31
Cooper, House Republican Policy Committee to Examine Challenges Facing Fire, EMS Providers
October 14, 2026
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jill Cooper (R-Westmoreland), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Protecting Pennsylvania: Strengthening Fire and Emergency Medical Services" to discuss recruitment and retention, training and equipment costs, funding challenges, and practical ways to support first responders and sustain reliable emergency services. The discussion will also highlight Cooper's House Bill 1152, which would require direct insurance reimbursement for dispatched 911 emergency medical services.
WHO: Testifiers will include Robert "Bobby" Rosetti, chief, Forbes Road Volunteer Fire Department; Michael Nestico, chief administrator, Municipality of Murrysville; Michael "Mike" Wystepek, chief operating officer, Mutual Aid Ambulance Service; and Gary Watters, president, Ambulance Association of Pennsylvania.
WHEN: Wednesday, Oct. 14, at 4 p.m.
WHERE: Murrysville Municipal Building, 4100 Sardis Road, Murrysville, PA 15668
LIVESTREAM: Barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at www.policycommittee.com.
Media contact: Nancy Nilson, [email protected]
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