Rep. Chris Pielli April 10, 2025 | 11:51 AM
HARRISBURG, April 10 – State Rep. Chris Pielli, D-Chester, announced that his legislation to help to increased funding for fire and EMS companies has been approved by the PA House Local Government Committee yesterday.
House Bill 393 would expand state law to allow all second-class counties to increase their annual tax limit through an ordinance to increase funding for fire and emergency services. Currently, only a limited group of second-class townships are permitted to institute these annual taxes.
“Fire companies and emergency services exist to serve and protect all Pennsylvania residents, and they need proper funding to carry out their responsibilities,” Pielli said.
“Funding struggles can result in staffing shortages and increased response times. This legislation is a simple but important step in increasing funding opportunities for our first responders,” he said. “With this funding, our first responders can increase staffing and upgrade equipment. This option should also be extended to all townships of the second class.”
House Bill 393 now heads to the full state House for consideration.
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