Valley Ambulance Authority

06/19/2026

06/12/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE

Valley Ambulance Authority Responds to Serious Fall Incident

Moon Township, PA – June 12, 2026

Shortly after 12:00 p.m. today, emergency crews from Valley Ambulance Authority, Robert Morris University Police, Moon Township Fire Department, and other public safety agencies responded to a reported fall incident in Moon Township.

Upon arrival, responders located an adult male who had fallen approximately 30 to 40 feet and sustained life-threatening injuries. Emergency personnel immediately initiated advanced life support measures and provided critical life-saving interventions on scene.

The patient was subsequently transported by medical helicopter to a regional trauma center for specialized treatment.

Valley Ambulance Authority would like to recognize the coordinated efforts of all responding agencies whose rapid actions ensured the patient received immediate emergency care.

Out of respect for patient privacy and the ongoing nature of the incident, no additional information will be released. There will be no further updates from Valley Ambulance Authority regarding this event.

Media Contact:

Brian D. Herskovitz
Executive Director / Chief of EMS
Valley Ambulance Authority

06/06/2026

The Authority has received requests for comment. We believe meaningful progress comes from working together, learning from challenges, and continuously improving how we serve our employees and community.

06/03/2026

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05/17/2026

Every day is an adventure and we are proud to stand next to each individual on their journey. No matter their needs we are happy to support in every way possible. Thank you for thinking of us.

05/16/2026

🎓Today we would like to celebrate one of our own. We are so proud of Ms. Emily Newton. Today she Graduates from Robert Morris University with her Bachelor’s in Nursing at the School of Health Profession 🩺 . Congratulations on all your hard work! ❤️💙

05/16/2026

🚑 Another Busy community event this Saturday. Thank you to Moon Parks & Recreation for having us. Helping build memories and a strong community is always the best part of the job. We hope you all had a blast! See you at the next event!

05/15/2026

💙THE BEAT GOES ON 🫀

We applaud the signing of Greg Moyer’s Law by the Governor, marking a major step forward in protecting student athletes and strengthening emergency preparedness across Pennsylvania.

This important legislation requires AEDs to be available at school sporting events and practices, mandates CPR/AED certification for coaches, and encourages schools to maintain cardiac emergency response plans. These measures will help save lives when every second counts.

An accessible AED, a well-practiced emergency plan, and individuals confident enough to act can make the difference between life and death during a sudden cardiac emergency.

We also recognize the continued efforts of the Peyton Walker Foundation and the Huddle For Hearts initiative for their leadership and advocacy in advancing heart-safe schools and communities throughout Pennsylvania.

If your school, athletic organization, or community has questions regarding Greg Moyer’s Law, AED requirements, emergency preparedness planning, or CPR/AED training opportunities, Valley Ambulance Authority is committed to supporting community education and readiness efforts.

04/30/2026

We’re grateful to be included in recent news coverage highlighting the challenges facing EMS across Allegheny County. Our organization is just one voice among many agencies experiencing the same pressures.

At VAA, we are actively working to address gaps in funding tied to our subscription model. Currently, only about one in four households participates, which limits its overall impact. We continue to advocate for direct reimbursement from insurers. At this time, Highmark does not provide direct payment, and since June 2025, more than $100,000 in payments has gone uncollected when reimbursement checks are sent to patients and not forwarded to the Authority.

We are thankful for Moon Township for their continued support. For the second consecutive year, their $1.00 per capita contribution helps fund critical equipment used directly in service to our community.

EMS is an essential service. It requires a funding model that reflects that reality.

Allegheny County Council unanimously voted Tuesday to advance a grant program to help struggling emergency medical providers pay for equipment repairs and upgrades. The proposal, introduced by Councilwoman Suzanne Filiaggi, would allow the 32 members of the County EMS Council to apply for grants of ...