Philadelphia Fire Department

City of Philadelphia

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Services

Join the Fire Department

Get a copy of a fire report

Report a possible fire code violation

Ask about EMS reports & billing

Get a smoke alarm installed

Find a fire station

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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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

Craig Murphy

Acting Fire Commissioner

Acting Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy is a 36-year veteran of the PFD. In his previous role as 1st Deputy Fire Commissioner, he oversaw all departmental operations, including fire suppression, technical rescue, hazardous materials, aviation operations, EMS, professional standards/diversity, equity & inclusion, and PFD special investigations. AFC Murphy joined the PFD with Class 159 in 1987. He was promoted to Lieutenant in 2003, Captain in 2006, Battalion Chief in 2010 and Deputy Chief in 2014. He is a Task Force leader for PA-TF1 and has responded to disasters including the World Trade Center terrorist attack in 2001, Hurricane Katrina, and the Salvation Army thrift shop collapse in 2013. AFC Murphy received his bachelor’s degree in public safety from Neumann University in 2022 and is a member of Omega Psi Phi Fraternity, Inc. A veteran of the U.S. Air Force, he is married with 2 daughters.

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