It was a busy holiday weekend for our PFD members, who responded to more than 2,775 medical and fire incidents. Friday before the long weekend, our Fire Prevention and Code Division team joined with the American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania to visit neighborhoods where there were recent fire fatalities. They installed free smoke alarms for neighbors. These photos are from Kensington. If you need smoke alarms for your home, call 311 to put in the request - we'll come install them for free. #PFDStrongerTogether
Philadelphia Fire Department
Public Safety
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania 2,130 followers
Providing comprehensive all hazard prevention, risk reduction, and emergency response.
About us
(Dial 911 for emergencies) The Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) to the City of Philadelphia. We are the largest fire department in Pennsylvania, with one of the busiest EMS divisions in the country. Members of the Fire Department fight fires, provide emergency medical treatment, and rescue people from dangerous situations. Our engines, ladders, and ambulances are housed at 63 stations across the City. We have specialized divisions that investigate fires, deal with hazardous materials, and help protect Philadelphia International Airport. We also teach the public about fire safety and work to prevent fires through smoke alarm installation.
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http://www.phila.gov/fire
External link for Philadelphia Fire Department
- Industry
- Public Safety
- Company size
- 1,001-5,000 employees
- Headquarters
- Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
- Type
- Government Agency
- Founded
- 1871
- Specialties
- Fire, EMS, HazMat, Public Safety, Fire Prevention, and Fire Supression
Locations
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Primary
240 Spring Garden St
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, US
Employees at Philadelphia Fire Department
Updates
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Congratulations to our newly-promoted PFD members! Tuesday, Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson administered their oath in a room full of family, friends, colleagues, and supporters. We are proud of ALL these promotees, which we're honored to say includes our first Latino Deputy Fire Chief, and our first Black woman Deputy Fire Chief. The promotions include Deputy Chiefs, Battalion Chiefs, Captains, and Lieutenants. Each step in their PFD journey is laying a stronger foundation for future members, and serves as an inspiration to us all. To each person promoted: Thank you for your sacrifice and dedication to this great city. Way to go! 🎉
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We currently have Paramedics and EMTs at the Fire Academy, learning what it takes to be part of the PFD. These dedicated medics study, practice, do teambuilding exercises, and work together to make sure they're ready to help save lives. Want to join them? Check out this FAQ about becoming an EMT with the PFD. #PFDstrongertogether https://lnkd.in/eQQ7VAGj
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👏 We're proud to welcome 35-year PFD veteran Jeffrey Thompson as our new Philadelphia Fire Commissioner. Mayor Cherelle Parker swore him in Monday, June 17. Learn more about Commissioner Thompson and his storied career ➡ https://lnkd.in/ejeZ4n_X
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Foxtrot 7 has made a smooth landing at Engine 78 - that's our Airport Rescue Fire Fighting unit located at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). F7 is a type of vehicle called a crash truck, and it looks different from most fire trucks because it's built specifically to respond to aircraft emergencies. Our members began their training on it last week. #24x7x365
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This year was the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. Our medics work hard to save lives and provide dedicated service #24x7x365. Here's a look at how we observed the occasion. 🚑 Interested in a career with the PFD? Learn more in the link.
The PFD celebrates National EMS Week 2024 | Philadelphia Fire Department
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Congratulations to *former* Acting Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy, who just retired from the PFD. Friends and colleagues, old and new, were there for a reception at Fire HQ to celebrate his journey and thank him for 37 years of dedicated service. Way to go Chief Murphy! We wish you the best of luck in your next endeavor. We also want to congratulate First Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson, who's stepped into the Acting Commissioner role for now. #PFDStrongerTogether
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The team at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children threw a barbecue for our members to celebrate #NationalEMSWeek. Thank you for being supportive and recognizing our hard-working EMS providers. #EMSWeek #PFDstrongertogether
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Congratulations to Paramedic Sofia Oakes - the 2024 EMS Provider of the Year! Oakes is recognized for her quick actions to help a patient who was stuck in an elevator and having a medical emergency. Paramedic Oakes was harnessed and lowered 40 floors in an elevator shaft to access the patient and begin providing advanced life support (ALS) care while the rest of the team continued to work on extricating the patient from the elevator. Paramedic Oakes, we applaud your actions and thank you for your continued dedication to service. #PFDstrongertogether #EMSWeek2024 #EMSWeek