About the Authority
The Northern Dauphin Emergency Services Authority (NDESA) is a Pennsylvania municipal authority established by six municipalities in northern Dauphin County to support the organization and sustainability of emergency medical services.
How NDESA was formed
NDESA was incorporated on August 21, 2026, under Pennsylvania’s Municipality Authorities Act (53 Pa.C.S. §§ 5601–5623). Its incorporating municipalities are Gratz Borough, Millersburg Borough, Pillow Borough, Halifax Township, Mifflin Township, and Upper Paxton Township.
Our purpose
The authority provides a shared municipal framework for addressing emergency medical services needs across participating communities. Specific programs, operational arrangements, funding decisions, and service responsibilities should be described here as they are formally established and approved.
Governance and accountability
NDESA is governed by an authority board. The public can use this website to find information about board meetings, available public documents, and authority announcements.
Principal office
506 Berrysburg Road
Millersburg, PA 17061
Founding documents
The authority’s Articles of Incorporation and Certificate of Incorporation were filed with the Pennsylvania Department of State. Copies can be published in the Public Documents section once approved for website distribution.
Before publication: Confirm and publish an official mission statement, current scope of services, contact information, and approved founding documents.