Commissioner Lloyd Ayers

Welcome to the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) Web Site. I believe that as you navigate through this site your level of awareness of Fire Prevention, Emergency Medical Services, Emergency Planning, and our structure will be heightened.

I also invite you to visit our site regularly to view updates.

Please remember that smoke alarms combined with a planned and practiced home escape plan save lives!

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TIP OF THE SEASON ~

Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers recently stated: "The proper installation and maintenance of smoke alarms and a practiced home escape plan could mean the difference between life and death should a fire occur."

The "Power Through It All Campaign," sponsored by Energizer Battery and the International Association of Fire Chiefs (I.A.F.C.) encourages us to use flashlights and other battery-operated devices instead of candles when the power goes out. Brochures, containing additional information and safety tips are now available at fire stations throughout the City.

Persons who cannot afford to buy a smoke alarm can call the hotline at 215-686-1176
A "Home Fire Safety Checklist" may be obtained at any Philadelphia Fire Station
Check our websites: www.phila.gov/fire and freedomfromfire.com
Learn how to become a volunteer Fire Safety representative by calling - 215-686-1382

ROLLING BROWN-OUTS
The Philadelphia Fire Department will continue to meet all of the emergency needs of its citizens and visitors. During these tough economic times, we will share the burden by using brownouts to save money in our overtime budget. The Fire Department has always used brownouts as a way to take five companies out of service for training, but instead will now use brownouts to send two companies for training and the remaining three companies to fill personnel gaps in other companies.

For information regarding brownouts, click here
For the brownout schedule, click here. (Please note this schedule is subject to change.)

Fox News Interview with Fire Commissioner Ayers and President of the Firefighters Union Bill Gault

February 3, 2012 - NATIONAL WEAR RED DAY . Click here for information.

February 1, 2012 - GRADUATION OF 30TH FIRE SERVICE PARAMEDIC CLASS

A graduation ceremony for the 30 Fire Service Paramedic Class will be held February 1, 2012, at the Philadelphia Fire Academy.

2011 Battalion Year-Round Fire Prevention/Community Outreach Book Compeition

2011 THEME: FREEDOM FROM FIRE – “WE CAN’T DO IT ALONE, TAKE THE FIRE SAFETY PLEDGE AT HOME.”

“OPERATION STAYING ALIVE” FALL FIRE PREVENTION PROGRAM – As a result of being part of a FEMA grant, the PFD set a goal of installing seven thousand smoke alarms in 30 days. The members of the PFD not only met the goal, but exceeded it.

As a result, more than seven thousand smoke alarms were installed in approximately 2500 residences throughout the City of Philadelphia. Accomplishing this goal prior to the expected drop in temperatures provides everyone that received a ten year lithium battery powered alarm with the opportunity to survive in the event that a fire occurs. The community outreach efforts have also educated thousands of Philadelphians on the hazards of fire and the safety actions that can be applied to make this a safe city.

2011/2012 FIRE PREVENTION POSTER CAMPAIGN - The 2011/2012 Fire Prevention Poster Campaign's theme is "We Can’t Do It Alone - Take The Fire Safety Pledge At Home" and is sponsored by GlaxoSmithKline. Take the Pledge Poster.

The posters will be displayed at each fire station and at various locations within the City. Look for these posters to be displayed by November 18, 2011, in time for the holiday season.

CITY-WIDE ESSAY CONTEST

Fire Commissioner Lloyd Ayers announces that on Wednesday, September 28, 2011, the Philadelphia Fire Department will kick-off the 44th Annual City-Wide Essay Contest. This fire prevention contest is open to all 6th, 7th and 8th grade students in all Philadelphia schools. The contest is sponsored by Saint Joseph's University.

October 12, 2011 - FIREFIGHTER OF THE YEAR AWARD - Click here for info.

November 3, 2010 - City of Philadelphia, the Philadelphia Fire Department and Vision 20/20 to announce smoke alarm grant.
click here.

For information on the sale and use of sparkling devices, click here.
Business Fire Safety Tips in Six Languages

Community First Initiative

Click here to download a copy of a Home Fire Safety Checklist in seven languages.

Join the Fire Department

The Firefighter examination is currently scheduled for Saturday, November 19, 2011. Only those who apply on-line between June 27 and August 5 and who meet the minimum requirements will be permitted to sit for the examination. The Philadelphia Fire Department has activated a Firefighter Recruitment Team. Additional information can be obtained by visiting the Recruitment Team’s Facebook page under the name “Philly Fire- Test".