Education - Bensalem Township

BCCC’s Public Safety Training Center Graduates 62 Volunteer Firefighters

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2 months ago

December 22, 2025

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Supportive friends, family, and crew members cheered on 62 volunteer firefighters during the December graduation ceremony at the Bucks County Community College (BCCC) Newtown Campus.

The graduates completed two certification classes: Basic Fire Academy/Firefighter 1 and Advanced Fire Academy/Firefighter. The firefighters received certificates from Dr. Patrick M. Jones, President & CEO of the College and were congratulated by state Senator Steve Santarsiero and state Representative Perry Warren (D-31). Training took place at the Lower Bucks County Public Safety Training Center in Croydon and the Bucks County Public Safety Training Center in Doylestown The national certification enables volunteers to help protect their communities and fill the critical shortage of first responders.

BCCC President & CEO Patrick M. Jones (from left) joined state Rep. Perry Warren and state Sen. Steve Santarsiero (D-10) in congratulating two volunteer firefighters who were among those recognized as outstanding students at a December 16 graduation ceremony at the College’s Newtown Campus, (from fourth left-right) Zachary Depew of North Wales, a volunteer with the Enterprise Fire Company in Hatboro; and Brainsley Mundley of Bristol, a volunteer with the Newportville Fire Department.(CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC).

Paul McCann of Hatfield, a volunteer with Colmar Fire Company, received an outstanding student award. McCann, who completed the Advanced Fire Academy/Firefighter 2 certification, was congratulated by (from left) state Rep. Perry Warren, state Sen.r Steve Santarsiero, and BCCC President & CEO Patrick M. Jones. . (CREDIT: Eric Parker, BCCC).

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Lower Bucks Public Schools Delay Tuesday’s Start Times

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3 days ago

March 3, 2026

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Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for today March 3 2026 as schools are OPEN but on delay.

Below is a list of the schools and their websites. All are encouraged to use the links to see the complete details of your school district.

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BCCC Seeks Public Input on Nursing Program

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5 days ago

March 1, 2026

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Bucks County Community College (BCCC) invites public input as it seeks to continue accreditation for its Associate Degree Nursing Program.

The Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing (ACEN) will be visiting the Newtown Campus Tuesday – Thursday, March 24 – 26, as part of the accreditation process.

The visit includes a forum from 2 – 2:45 p.m. on Wednesday, March 25 in Founders Hall Room 140, where the public is invited to share comments about the two-year program that prepares students to become registered nurses.

In addition, the ACEN is gathering written comments that must be received by March 9. To submit, email public-comments@acenursing.org, or mail to: ATTN: Accreditation Services, Accreditation Commission for Education in Nursing, 3390 Peachtree Rd. NE, Suite 1400, Atlanta GA 30326.

To learn more about the Associate Degree Nursing Program, email ADNursingDirector@bucks.edu, call 215-968-8353 or click here.

BCCC is located at 275 Swamp Rd., Newtown. Click here for a campus map and directions.

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Lower Bucks Schools to Hold “Remote” and Asynchronous Learning Tuesday

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1 week ago

February 23, 2026

Joanne Ames

Lower Bucks County public school districts announced their plans for Tuesday, the day after the blizzard of 26 as public school buildings will remain closed and “remote” or “asynchronous learning” is scheduled for students.

Below is a list of the schools and their website for Tuesday, Feb. 24. All are encouraged to use the links to see the full details of your school district.