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The Municipal Emergency Services Authority of Lancaster County provides 911 emergency medical services previously provided by Northwest EMS to member municipalities in northwest Lancaster County.

06/24/2026

Stryker representatives have spent the last two days at MESA training 26 providers on the Lifepak 35 monitor. MESA currently has three demo units available for approximately three months, providing our team with hands-on experience with these devices. The advanced technology and user-friendly interface of the Lifepak 35 monitors substantially enhance our team's capabilities in delivering pre-hospital care to the community.

06/22/2026

Temperatures are on the rise and within one hour a car’s interior can be 40 degrees hotter than outside, regardless of ambient temperature. It’s crucial for parents and caregivers to not leave children behind in cars. Vehicular heatstroke is one of the leading causes of non-crash, vehicle-related deaths for children 14 and younger in the United States and in 2025 alone over 31 children died. Each death was preventable and everyone can do their part to keep children safe.

Once you park: STOP. LOOK. LOCK.

🔹 Make it a habit to look in the back seat every time when getting out of a car.
🔹 Never leave a child in a vehicle unattended, even for a minute.
🔹Always lock the car and put the keys out of reach of children.

⚠️ Warning signs of heatstroke include red, hot, and moist or dry skin, no sweating, a strong rapid pulse or a slow weak pulse, nausea, confusion or acting strangely.⚠️

If a child exhibits any of these signs after being in a hot vehicle, quickly spray the child with cool water or with a garden hose — NEVER put a child in an ice bath. Call 911 or a local emergency number immediately.

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

06/16/2026

Road trips are a staple for summer vacations. If you’re hitting the road this summer, it’s important to freshen up your emergency car kit. Emergencies on the road can happen unexpectedly, and being unprepared can leave you vulnerable. Here are a few necessities to have in your summer car emergency kit:

🔹 WATER
🔹 Necessary medications
🔹 Non-perishable snacks, avoiding food items that may melt or spoil quickly in the summer heat
🔹 Tire pressure gauge
🔹 Jumper cables
🔹 First-aid kit
🔹 Rain gear, sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat, insect repellent, and gloves
🔹 Phone charger/Power bank
🔹 Flashlight
🔹 Extra windshield wiper fluid
🔹 A small shovel for digging out of sand or mud

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

06/09/2026

Schools are officially out for the summer, which means more teen drivers are on the road. Car crashes are the leading cause of death for teens, and the days spanning between Memorial Day and Labor Day are often referred to as “The 100 Deadliest Days” since there is a dangerous spike in teen traffic fatalities. During the 100 Deadliest Days, teens are 20% more likely to be involved in a fatal crash than they are during the rest of the year with inexperience, distracted driving, and other factors contributing to the spike of fatalities.

Parents and guardians have more influence on the teens in your life than you think. Here are some driver safety tips to practice and share with teen drivers:

🔹 Use seatbelts at all times
🔹 Slow down and follow the speed limit
🔹 Put phones down, on “Do not disturb,” or set up for hands-free driving
🔹 Keep eyes on the road and hands on the wheel
🔹 Obey all traffic signs and laws
🔹 Never drive while drowsy or impaired
🔹 Minimize the amount of teen passengers
🔹 Avoid eating and drinking

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

06/06/2026

‼️Reminder ‼️

Pennsylvania’s Paul Miller’s Law prohibits the use of hand-held mobile devices while driving. This means drivers cannot hold or use a handheld cellphone, tablet or other electronic device for any interaction including texting, calling or browsing. The law not only covers active driving but includes driving while stationary at a red traffic light or stop sign. Effective today, June 6, 2026, law enforcement will have the ability to issue summary citations to violators.

Under Paul Miller’s Law, drivers can still use their phones to alert emergency responders and, if they are using hands-free technology, to make phone calls, use a GPS, and listen to music.

Phones should be put away, on “Do not disturb” or mounted on the dashboard for safe hands-free driving.

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

06/01/2026

Knowing CPR can save a life in your community. ❤️

June 1-7 is National CPR and AED Awareness Week, spotlighting how lives can be saved if more Americans knew CPR and how to use an AED. About 70% of out-of-hospital cardiac arrests happen in homes. Knowing CPR in an emergency can triple the chance of survival when applied by a trained bystander.

Hands-only CPR has been shown to be as effective in the first few minutes as conventional CPR for cardiac arrest and can be performed in just two easy steps:

1. Call 911 if you see a teen or adult suddenly collapse.
2. Push hard and fast in the center of the chest to the beat to a familiar song like “Stayin’ Alive” that has 100 to 120 beats per minute.

Be prepared and receive the training needed to save a life today. Attend a free MESA hands-only CPR training or watch this 90-second video: www.heart.org/handsonlycpr

MESA provides hands-only CPR training for free for the public. Public class dates are updated on our Facebook events! Contact Jess Barash at [email protected] or 717-361-8220 ext. 107 to learn about scheduling a class for a community group.

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

05/28/2026

This summer, practice water safety.

As May comes to a close and temperatures rise, there is an increase in activities in and around water. It’s important to remember water safety practices including learning to swim, understanding water hazards, and practicing safe behavior in and around water. Keep you and your family safe this summer and remember these tips when participating in water activities:

🔹 Always supervise kids and teens when they are in or around water, even if they know how to swim.
🔹 Learn to swim and teach children how to swim.
🔹 Set water safety rules.
🔹 Stay vigilant and aware of your surroundings.
🔹 Use life jackets. When used appropriately, life jackets protect you when you are not expecting to be in the water, especially around open water.
🔹 Swim in areas with lifeguards.
🔹 Do not rely on swimming aids like pool noodles or inner tubes. These items are recreational and should not replace an approved life jacket.
🔹 Avoid distractions when watching children in or around water. Drowning is often silent and can occur in less than five minutes. It’s crucial to provide your full attention.
🔹 Wear bright and neon colored swimwear. Bright colors are recommended as the safest choice since they are most easily detectable in various depths of water.

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

05/22/2026

MAY we recap? Here’s a look back at the moments that filled our month.

At the beginning of the month, MESA Captain John Halbleib represented MESA and displayed equipment at a recent Conoy Township Open House.

Throughout the month, MESA proudly provided standby service at Mayfest in Maytown, several high school and college graduations and at the Elizabethtown Rotary Mother's Day 5K.

Coming up, we’re excited to close out the month by participating in both the Elizabethtown and Maytown Memorial Day parades on May 25th. If you see our MESA team and ambulances rolling by, give us a wave!

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

05/20/2026

This National EMS week, it is our honor to shine a light on our dedicated team of EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics! May 17-23 is a designated week to thank and recognize EMS professionals who provide critical and lifesaving care in communities across the nation every day.

We are proud to celebrate our MESA EMT employees as they continue to grow professionally with many recently earning their Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) certifications and several others announcing plans to enroll in Paramedic school! We’re consistently proud of their dedication to their careers and furthering their education to advance MESA’s prehospital care for our community

We are so grateful for our compassionate and driven team here at MESA. Their commitment to the community and to their profession is unmatched. Not only do they provide a critical service every day, but they are active within the communities they serve from providing a helping hand to educating on safety. They deserve to be celebrated for their selflessness not only this week but every day of the year.

The MESA team is celebrating this week with a Primo Hoagies lunch and a huge thank you to each Platoon Captain for going out of their way to coordinate additional cookouts with their crew as another way to celebrate.

Thank you to the MESA EMTs, AEMTs and paramedics and all EMS professionals for all you do! We encourage you to take a moment this week to show your appreciation to all the EMS professionals in your life.

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

05/12/2026

We are proud to share that three MESA employees have completed the “Train-the-Trainer” Emergency Vehicle Operations Course (EVOC) series!

EVOC is the foundation of safe emergency driving. This training prepares first responders for real-world challenges of operating emergency vehicles under high-stress, high-speed situations when lives are on the line. Emergency driving is not the same as everyday driving. Responders face unique risks like speeding through intersections, weaving through heavy traffic, or responding in rain and darkness.

Earning their certifications for the “Train-the-Trainer” EVOC series now allows them to act as EVOC trainers. This accomplishment allows MESA to offer EVOC training both internally and externally!

Congratulations to our exceptional staff on this accomplishment and the continued dedication to keep our community safe.

Conoy Township Mount Joy Township, Lancaster County, PA Borough Of Marietta, PA - Government Elizabethtown Borough - Borough Office West Donegal Township

Address

380 West Bainbridge Street
Elizabethtown, PA
17022

Telephone

+17173618220

Website

http://www.mesalancasterpa.gov/

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