Greater Pittston Regional Ambulance

04/10/2026

April 10th is a very special day in GPRA history - today is the 15th anniversary of the beginning of our advanced life support operations. Hard to believe but GPRA “Medic 29” is 15 years old today!

We think today is a fitting day to publicly announce the promotion of Mike Ankenbrand to the position of Chief of Operations. We couldn’t be prouder to have Mike at the helm of the day to functioning of the GPRA. Mike is a GPRA lifer. He’s been here from the beginning of Medic 29, and many years before that. He knows what it takes to keep the wheels running, and he bleeds the GPRA red, white and blue. Join us in wishing Mike well in his new role!

04/09/2026

Be sure to tune in to 28/22 News (WBRE/WYOU) later today for a story on the progress at the new GPRA HQ!

04/08/2026

🚨🚨GPRA March 2026 call statistics🚨🚨

♦️ 700 total calls in the GPRA coverage area
♦️ 690 calls handled by GPRA units (98%)
♦️ Looking inside the numbers, we handled 39 more calls when compared to March 2025

Total calls handled by GPRA crews through March 31: 2,023.

Hat tip to Capt. E. Thomas for providing these statistics. These numbers are used by the GPRA in making a variety of important operational decisions.

04/07/2026

The garage doors are installed at the new HQ and of course we chose all glass. This gives the apparatus floor an open feel and also gives the public a peek at our fleet!

04/02/2026

Be sure to put the Avoca Fire Department Touch A Truck on your calendar!

The AFD is excited to announce the return of our annual Touch-A-Truck! This year’s event will be held on Saturday, May 9th from 10:00 AM – 2:30 PM! 🎉

Bring the whole family out for a fun-filled day where kids (and adults!) can explore, climb on, and learn about all kinds of awesome vehicles — fire trucks, construction equipment, emergency vehicles, and more!

👨‍🚒 Meet your local first responders
🚜 Get up close with big trucks and equipment
🎈 Enjoy family-friendly activities and attractions
🍔 Food and refreshments available

This is a great opportunity for the community to come together, learn, and have fun in a hands-on way. Whether your child dreams of being a firefighter, police officer, or just loves big trucks, there’s something for everyone!

📍 Location: 824 McAlpine St, Avoca (Old ACME parking lot)
🎟️ Admission: $5 - Kids 3 and under are free!

Mark your calendars — you won’t want to miss it!

Stay tuned for more details on special guests and attractions 👀

03/31/2026

Today was an exciting day for the GPRA! Several members of our leadership team got a chance to take a tour of our new HQ to get a look at the progress. We’re excited to share a couple sneak peeks of the interior. This is the space where (most of) the GPRA fleet will be housed. The truck floor area is very spacious and provides plenty of room for storage of supplies and equipment.

03/28/2026

Unmistakably GPRA - the specially chosen red, white and blue color palette at our new HQ is really standing out as construction continues. This color scheme was chosen to match our famous livery. The color scheme is patriotic 🇺🇸timeless 🕰️ and stands out 🫡 - just like the GPRA 😉

03/25/2026

Our day tour crews had a special treat for lunch today thanks to Mission BBQ and Laflin Fire Department. Mission put on a full course lunch at the Laflin fire station and we were grateful for the invite along with City of Pittston Bureau of Fire and Jenkins Township Fire Dept. crews. Thanks to all for the food and camaraderie!

03/16/2026

Our hardworking GPRA are always on the run, keeping our local ERs busy! Here’s a common sight - a triple tap! Special salute to our crews for keeping the wheels turning at the GPRA!

📸 by Capt. Million

03/14/2026

This weekend, we pause to remember the sacrifice of City of Pittston Bureau of Fire Captain John Lombardo, who perished in the line of duty fighting a large commercial fire on North Main Street on March 15, 1993.

At the time of his passing, John served as a “Co-Captain” in our organization, essentially the equivalent of the rank of Assistant Chief under our current ranking structure. John was a loyal and dedicated member of organization who bled the red, white and blue. We know that he would be immensely proud of the progress and advancement of our organization over the years.

He is remembered with a rose and his initials on every GPRA unit.

03/13/2026

No better way to start a !

GPRA Emergency Squad 2! (ESS 2)