The PFD has a fire/EMS academy at Randolph High School for Philadelphia Schools students interested in becoming first responders ... and now is the time to apply for next year! Learn more ➡️ schoolselect.philasd.org

Our dispatchers serve as lifelines during all types of emergencies. Here are some FAQs on how to join our team -- but you must apply by this Friday, Sept. 23! phila.gov/2021-01-27-faq…

Sept. 20 daily totals: 777 EMS incidents, 126 fire incidents, 3 working fires. #PFDstrongtogether

This fire in East Mount Airy was placed under control at 9:36 a.m. #24x7x365

Our paramedics and EMTs stand ready to provide lifesaving care #24x7x365 . If you have the skills and compassion to join our amazing EMS team, you must apply by Friday.
➡️ EMT: bit.ly/3RjiBFz
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Sept. 19 daily totals: 761 EMS incidents, 122 fire incidents, 2 working fires. #PFDstrongtogether

PFD Fire Explorers are having a great time training at Camp Preparedness. Learning basic life skills and emergency preparedness. Fun, friendship, and life long experiences.

The PFD provided dedicated service #24x7x365 over the weekend:
🚑 1,429 EMS incidents
🚒 267 fire incidents
🔥 4 working fires

SHELTER UPDATE: Overnight, 52 people and 12 pets stayed at the #RedCross and Philadelphia OEM shelter at Samuel Fels High School. The shelter remains open today for those impacted by the partial collapse at Lindley Towers last Wednesday.
📸: Jenny Farley

Shout-out to the PFD members who supported the Boxers' Trail 5K and Philadelphia Distance Run over the weekend!

Gov. Wolf Announces Two Members of PA Task Force 1 Deploying to Puerto Rico to Support Hurricane Fiona Response via Governor Tom Wolf governor.pa.gov/newsroom/gov-w…

Sept. 18 daily totals: 728 EMS incidents, 140 fire incidents, 2 working fires. #PFDstrongtogether

Sept. 17 daily totals: 701 EMS incidents, 127 fire incidents, 2 working fires. #PFDstrongtogether

Sincere appreciation for International Association of Fire Fighters Edward A. Kelly Colorado Springs Firefighters City of Colorado Springs for once again honoring our fallen Philadelphia Fire IAFF Local 22 colleagues in Colorado Springs this year...

Sept. 16 daily totals: 721 EMS incidents, 161 fire incidents, 5 working fires. #PFDstrongtogether

This fire in Mayfair was placed under control at 1:21 p.m. #24x7x365

This fire was placed under control at 12:40 p.m. #24x7x365