I rise today to celebrate and honor the loss of a public servant, first responder and beloved member of my Western Pennsylvania community, Anthony Tonicuda, Chief of Foxwell Emergency Medical Services since August 2020, Chief Kuta was a titan in the EMS scene. He joined Swissvale Fire Department at 16, became a paramedic by 18 and worked as a first responder for Seneca Area EMS in Wilkinsburg, Monroeville, Penn Hills and other parts of Western Pennsylvania. Through the dark days of the COVID 19 pandemic, Chief Kuta led his crew with generosity, honesty and courageous conviction. Chief Kuta saved lives. (00:16–00:30)
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