Updates from MESA – Summer 2025
MESA: Call Volume on the Rise
Year-over-year, the Municipal Emergency Services Authority of Lancaster County (MESA) is experiencing significant emergency call volume growth.
As of April 2025, MESA arrived on-scene to 2,168 emergency calls dispatched by Lancaster County-Wide Communications (LCWC), a 17% increase in calls compared to 2024. Within MESA’s primary response area of Conoy Township, East Donegal Township, Elizabethtown Borough, Marietta Borough, Mount Joy Township and West Donegal Township, there were a total of 1,847 calls, up 14% from 2024.
Annual Fee Bill Reminder
The annual fee billed to property owners funds MESA’s EMS operations and ensures 24/7 readiness to respond to EMS calls.
If you’ve paid your 2025 annual MESA bill, thank you! If you haven’t yet paid your bill, save time and please pay online at mesalancasterpa.gov today.
You can also mail payment to: Municipal Emergency Services Authority of Lancaster County, P.O. Box 387, Bloomsburg, PA 17815. Or present payment in-person Monday through Friday, 9 am to 4 pm, at: Municipal Emergency Services Authority of Lancaster County, 380 West Bainbridge Street, Elizabethtown.
If you need a copy of your bill, please email billing@mesalancasterpa.gov or call MESA Monday through Friday between 9 am and 4 pm at (717) 361-8220.
Stay Hydrated, Stay Cool!
Hello summer, hello heat! As the days are getting longer, they are also getting warmer. Hotter temperatures make dehydration and heat stroke leading safety concerns.
Our bodies lose water through perspiration, so be sure to drink enough fluids throughout the day to stay hydrated. Additionally, wear loose-fitting, light-colored clothing to help stay cooler. Seek out air-conditioned environments during the hottest parts of the day and, if you’re outdoors, take frequent breaks in the shade.
Signs of heat stroke may include body temperature of 103°F or higher; hot, red, dry or damp skin; rapid pulse; headache, dizziness, nausea or confusion; and even loss of consciousness. If you suspect someone has heat stroke, call 911 immediately. While waiting for help, move the person to a cooler place, remove excess clothing, and try to cool them down with cool cloths or a cool bath. Do not give them anything to drink if they are unconscious.
Seeking Full-Time Paramedics
MESA is a great place to work! The organization is actively seeking full-time paramedics to join its welcoming and family-like environment. MESA offers competitive pay, benefits and time off. For more information about career opportunities, visit mesalancasterpa.gov.
