07/08/2026
Glad we could offer a helping hand to a neighboring department! Congratulations to Norvelt / Westmoreland Homesteads VFD for putting the community first!
The members of the Norvelt VFD are proud announce that our Rescue has officially been licensed by the Pennsylvania Department of Health as a QRS (Quick Response Service). We will now assist in answering EMS calls with our Emergency Medical Technicians as needed. The work and time involved to be certified by the State is extensive and consuming. FF/EMT Kimmy Whalen is recognized as the member that took the time to send the emails and paperwork, delegate what needed done, and went through the process to get us to this level start to finish. All members involved in this process worked hard to attain this. This QRS will serve the members of our area to ensure a quick response and acute medical care when it is needed the most. We are here to serve you. Anyone that is a current Pa DOH certified provider and interested in helping out, please feel free to reach out to us.
We would also like to thank EMS West, Mutual Aid EMS, Irwin EMS, and Medic 10 for all of your help with guidance, equipment, and support.