Pennsylvania House Republican Caucus
10/07/2026 | Press release | Distributed by Public on 10/07/2026 11:17
Shaffer, Policy Committee to Examine Challenges Facing Pennsylvania’s Firefighters
October 7, 2026
WHAT: House Republican Policy Committee Chairman David H. Rowe (R-Snyder/Union/Mifflin/Juniata), Rep. Jeremy Shaffer (R-Allegheny), and other lawmakers will host a hearing titled "Meeting the Needs of our Firefighters" to explore firefighter recruitment and retention, peer support, mental health services, and cancer screenings; access to affordable training and certification, including vocational and technical school pathways; and state grant funding for apparatus, equipment, and station needs.
WHO: Testifiers will include John 'J.C.' Tedorski, deputy state fire commissioner, Office of the State Fire Commissioner; David McWilliams, chief, Richland Township Volunteer Fire Department; Tim Leech, vice president, Pittsburgh Fire Fighters; Bruce Hezlep, director of public safety, Pine Township, and assistant chief, Cranberry Volunteer Fire Company; Matthew Brown, chief, Allegheny County Emergency Services; and Josh Wiegand, chief, West Deer Township Volunteer Fire Company #3.
WHEN: Thursday, Oct. 8, at 1 p.m.
WHERE: Richland Volunteer Fire Department, 5857 Meridian Road, Gibsonia, PA 15044
LIVESTREAM: Barring any technical difficulties, the hearing will be streamed online at policycommittee.com.
Media contact: Nancy Nilson, [email protected]
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