The Schuylkill County Commissioners announced earlier this week that more than 1,000 new radios will be distributed to volunteer fire companies, EMS, and police.
The announcement of the $5 million project will upgrade the current radio system to a new digital system will improve quality in communication.
Full story from WNEP
http://wnep.com/2014/12/26/schuylkill-county-spends-five-million-dollars-to-update-radio-system/
Republican Herald
http://republicanherald.com/news/commissioners-approve-5-million-in-funding-for-radios-to-fire-companies-1.1808233