Services

What we do

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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Address	240 Spring Garden St. Philadelphia, PA 19123
	Phone: (215) 686-1300
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Announcements

Announcement

Apply to become a firefighter!

July 7, 2025

Announcement

Apply to become a firefighter!

Come join the hottest team in town — the Philadelphia Fire Department is recruiting firefighters! You must apply online and schedule to take your test by August 31, 2025.

Announced on: July 7, 2025 Philadelphia Fire Department

Resources

Prepare for a fire

Learn how to prepare for and respond to a fire in your home.

National Fire Protection Association (NFPA) safety tip sheets

A collection of fire safety resources covering topics like smoke alarms, cooking, and electrical safety. Translated resources are also available.

Philadelphia Fire Department fact sheets

Annual fact sheets covering major accomplishments, statistics, and initiatives from the Philadelphia Fire Department.

Fire Department EMS special events application

Application to get emergency medical service (EMS) coverage by the Philadelphia Fire Department at a special event.

Leadership

Jeffrey Thompson

Fire Commissioner

Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson is a native Philadelphian raised in Germantown. He attended Murrell Dobbins Tech High School and Penn State University and received a B.S. in Emergency Management from Thomas Jefferson University in Philadelphia. Commissioner Thompson joined the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1989 as a member of Cadet Class 162. He has worked at stations all over the city during his 35-year PFD career, including spending more than two decades in North Philadelphia as a Firefighter, Lieutenant, Captain and Battalion Chief with Engine 50, Ladder 12, and Battalion 8. He has also held positions such as Executive Chief; adjunct instructor at the Fire Academy; Special Investigations Officer; Deputy Fire Commissioner (Planning); and 1st Deputy Fire Commissioner (Operations). His father also served the City of Philadelphia as a firefighter and retired in 1988 after 25 years of service. Commissioner Thompson is married with two adult daughters.

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Posts

PFD providers honored during EMS Week 2025

Engine 6 returns to service after 16-year absence

What you need to know about the city work stoppage

Events

Fire Prevention Week 2025

Press Releases

City of Philadelphia Continues to Deliver Services to Residents & Visitors throughout the July 4th Holiday Weekend, and Provides Update on Operations

Mayor Parker and City Officials Share Updates on City Work Stoppage and City’s Response

Mayor Parker & City Officials Discuss Ongoing Contract Negotiations with AFSCME District Council 33, Announce Citywide Preparations in Anticipation of Potential Work Stoppage

City Officials Announce New Interagency Nuisance Fire Task Force