Centre County 9-1-1

10/21/2026

🚨🚨 BREAKING NEWS: PENNSYLVANIA 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS ARE ONE STEP AWAY FROM FIRST RESPONDER RECOGNITION! 🚨🚨

HOUSE BILL 453 IS HEADED TO THE GOVERNOR’S DESK! 🎉

🏛️ 203–0 UNANIMOUS SUPPORT IN THE PENNSYLVANIA HOUSE OF REPRESENTATIVES!

Following legislative action, HB 453 is now headed to Governor Josh Shapiro for his signature!

PA APCO extends its sincere appreciation to the members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly, our public safety partners, and everyone who has worked to advance this legislation over the past several months. We are especially grateful to all of our legislators and industry partners whose support, advocacy, and collaboration helped move this effort forward.

10/21/2026

In an effort to streamline data collection for Cardiac Arrest Saves throughout the Region. We have created a Microsoft Form to collect the necessary data. Please click the link or scan the QR code to be taken to the form. Please note, in order for it to be a Cardiac Save the patient must be discharged alive from the hospital.

Once the information is received, we will be in contact with the person submitting the form.

https://forms.cloud.microsoft/r/dV6WiAmVAw?origin=lprLink

10/20/2026

Happy Birthday to Dispatcher Stewart! We hope you enjoy your day!

10/20/2026

🚨 BREAKING LEGISLATIVE UPDATE: PENNSYLVANIA 911 TELECOMMUNICATORS ONE STEP CLOSER TO FIRST RESPONDER RECOGNITION! 🚨

The Pennsylvania Chapter of APCO is pleased to share significant progress in the effort to formally recognize Pennsylvania’s 911 Telecommunicators as emergency responders!

Today, October 19, 2026, House Bill 453 (HB 453) reached TWO important legislative milestones!

✅ Senate Appropriations Committee: HB 453 advanced following a unanimous 22–0 vote!

✅ Pennsylvania Senate Floor: The Senate subsequently considered HB 453, unanimously approving an amendment by a 50–0 vote before agreeing to the bill as amended!

These actions follow the bill’s previous unanimous passage in the Pennsylvania House of Representatives by a vote of 203–0.

📞 THE FIRST FIRST RESPONDERS

Every emergency response begins somewhere, and more often than not, it begins with the voice answering a 911 call.

Public safety Telecommunicators provide lifesaving CPR instructions, coordinate emergency resources, assist callers during critical incidents, and serve as the vital connection between those experiencing an emergency and the responders arriving to help.

While their work takes place behind a headset rather than at the scene, their responsibilities are no less essential to protecting lives and communities.

PA APCO has long recognized the critical role these dedicated professionals play in public safety. Formal recognition as emergency responders acknowledges the professionalism, training, responsibilities, and commitment demonstrated by Pennsylvania’s 911 Telecommunicators every day.

👏 THANK YOU TO OUR LEGISLATORS

PA APCO extends its appreciation to members of the Pennsylvania General Assembly for their continued consideration and support of this important legislation.

Today’s actions represent meaningful progress toward ensuring public safety telecommunicators receive the recognition their responsibilities warrant.

While additional legislative steps remain before HB 453 can become law, PA APCO will continue monitoring its progress and supporting the recognition of Pennsylvania’s public safety Telecommunicators.

💛 To every 911 Telecommunicator across Pennsylvania: Your dedication matters. Your service matters. And your role in emergency response deserves recognition.

Pennsylvania Chapter of APCO

The First Voice. The First Connection. The First Response.

10/19/2026

Welcome our newest full-time dispatcher, Willow. Willow recently completed the training program. Welcome to the Centre County 9-1-1 team!

10/14/2026

Here is a compiled list of events that were posted in the comments on our Trick or Treat post. Please see the other post for reference pictures or links.

10/14/2026

With Halloween just around the corner, we've put together a handy list of Trick or Treat times for all of Centre County, PA, in 2026. Have fun and stay safe! If you know of any Trunk or Treat events you'd like to share, please feel free to add them in the comments.

• Bellefonte Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Benner Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Boggs Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Burnside Township: No set time/date
• Centre Hall Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• College Township: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.
• Curtin Township: No set time/date (Most residents tend to follow Howard Township)
• Ferguson Township: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.
• Gregg Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Haines Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Halfmoon Township: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.
• Harris Township: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.
• Howard Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. & parade @ 5pm, Saturday, Oct. 31
• Howard Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Huston Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Liberty Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. -> Most residents go to Beech Creek Area
• Marion Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Miles Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Milesburg Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Millheim Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Patton Township: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.
• Penn Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
• Philipsburg Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Port Matilda Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Potter Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Rush Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Snow Shoe Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m. (fire hall trick-or-treating at this time as well)
• Snow Shoe Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 5-8 p.m.
• Spring Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• State College Borough: Thursday, Oct. 29, 6-8 p.m.
• Taylor Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Union Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Unionville Borough: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Walker Township: Saturday, Oct. 31, 6-8 p.m.
• Worth Township: No set time/date. (Most residents tend to follow Port Matilda Borough.)

10/13/2026

10/12/2026

Congratulations to Daylight Shift Supervisor Amber! Today, she celebrates 17 years at Centre County 9-1-1. Thank you for all you do!