12/19 - Kuhl Hose has been inspected and  received a Quick Response Service (QRS) certification from the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS.  This is for our 2 Engine companies.   This certification is another way that Kuhl Hose stays in the forefront of providing  Fire, EMS and Rescue services to our community. The certification requires specific equipment, training and background checks for members.  This shows our members and departments dedication to the community and its citizens.   The QRS certification is an addition to our BLS ambulance transport service and our Voluntary Rescue certifications.

As well the members of Kuhl Hose were  recognized as a participating agency in the "Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program."  74,350 children were transported via ambulance in Pennsylvania in 2012 -- that's one transport every 7 minutes!  In order to ensure that EMS agencies are prepared for pediatric patients, the Pediatric Voluntary Recognition Program was created by the EMS for Children program, in partnership with the Pennsylvania Department of Health, Bureau of EMS.  This is a multi-phase recognition program for EMS agencies who wish to establish programs and standards to improve their capabilities to deliver care to pediatric patients.   Participation in the program is entirely voluntary.  Kuhl Hose has been recognized to the Master level by having the basic equipment for pediatric patients, conducting Childline Child abuse clearances for all of our members, providing at a minimum 4 hours of Pediatric training each year and conducting EMS outreach programs to the community during the year.  Kuhl Hose is one of 132 agencies in the commonwealth, and only the 3rd in our region to achieve this recognition.  We are very proud of the work members have put forth and their commitment to achieve and maintain  these high standards.