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ADVISORY: Philadelphia Fire Department to Host Graduation Ceremony for EMT Class #8

ADVISORY: Philadelphia Fire Department to Host Graduation Ceremony for EMT Class #8

For immediate release: September 10, 2025Published by: Philadelphia Fire Department Contact: Rachel Cunningham, PFD Communications Director PFD.media@phila.gov (267) 994-7541

What: The Philadelphia Fire Department is proud to announce the upcoming graduation of 61 Fire Service EMTs. The ceremony is the culmination of months of practice, physical training, studying and learning, and a lot of hard work at the Philadelphia Fire Academy.

Who:

Jeffrey Thompson, Commissioner, Philadelphia Fire Department
Members of the Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD)
IAFF Local 22 leadership
Philadelphia Police and Fire Pipes & Drums Band

When: TODAY, Wednesday, September 10, 2025, 6:30 p.m.

Where: Franklin Towne Charter Elementary School, 4259 Richmond St., Philadelphia, PA 19137

Visuals:

Graduation includes speeches from class members, remarks from the Fire Commissioner and other leadership.
Interview opportunities with new EMTs.
Performance from the Philly Pipes & Drums band.
Proud family members cheering on their heroes.

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