Considered, essential, Not Funded

EMS is considered “essential” in Pennsylvania—but there’s no required funding to support it.
At Malvern Fire Company, we rely on:

Insurance billing (often below cost)
Municipal support (limited)
Donations (helpful, but not enough)

Meanwhile, the volunteer EMS system is declining, and the need for paid, career staff continues to grow.
We are committed to serving you—but the system is under strain.