Philadelphia Fire Department

Philadelphia Fire Department The Philadelphia Fire Department provides firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS). Dial 911

One of the oldest fire departments in the United States, the Philadelphia Fire Department began as the volunteer Union Fire Company, established on Dec. 7, 1736. After 134 years, the City Council decided the growing city needed a professional fire department, and passed a December 1870 ordinance to create one. The department began service as a fully paid city department on March 15, 1871. Today, t

he Philadelphia Fire Department provides firefighting and emergency medical services (EMS) for the nation's 6th-largest city.

Our hearts are with family members and neighbors in South Philly after a tragic fire yesterday morning. Please keep them...
06/20/2026

Our hearts are with family members and neighbors in South Philly after a tragic fire yesterday morning. Please keep them, and the responding firefighters and medics, in your thoughts.

Daily totals for Friday, June 19: 🚑: 851 EMS incidents 🚒: 171 fire incidents 🔥: 3 working fires
06/20/2026

Daily totals for Friday, June 19:
🚑: 851 EMS incidents
🚒: 171 fire incidents
🔥: 3 working fires

In honor of a PFD Lieutenant who was killed in the line of duty four years ago, the cadets of EMS Class #5 had an extra...
06/19/2026

In honor of a PFD Lieutenant who was killed in the line of duty four years ago, the cadets of EMS Class #5 had an extra special round of PT Thursday at the Philadelphia Fire Training Academy. They participated in the Lt. Sean Williamson Memorial Workout. These exercises serve as a meditation on the service and sacrifice of those we've lost, and to motivate cadets as they embark on their own journey of dedicated service.

Williamson died on June 18, 2022 when an intentionally set fire caused a building to collapse. You can read more about Lt. Williamson at the link in the comments.

06/19/2026

Traveling to Philly for FIFA World Cup, Fan Festival, or Welcome America events? Plan your trip! Use PennDot’s real-time traffic site. You’ll find maps, cameras, road conditions, and drive times along with real-time updates on incidents and construction: 511PA.com/PhillyEvents

06/19/2026
06/19/2026

Today we honor Juneteenth — a celebration of freedom, resilience, and Black history.

As we reflect on the past and look toward the future, we celebrate the communities that make Philadelphia stronger every day.

Happy Juneteenth, Philadelphia. ❤️🖤💚

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City offices will be closed today, and will reopen on Monday, June 22.

Residents with regular trash and recycling collection day of Friday will have pick up on Saturday June 20, with one day behind scheduling for the remainder of next week.

Daily totals for Thursday, June 18:🚑: 819 EMS incidents 🚒: 190 fire incidents 🔥: 3 working fires
06/19/2026

Daily totals for Thursday, June 18:
🚑: 819 EMS incidents
🚒: 190 fire incidents
🔥: 3 working fires

06/19/2026

FIFA World Cup Match Day, Friday at 8:30pm as Brazil plays Haiti. Gates open at 5:30pm. Know before you go: Get details on what's permitted, prohibited items, transit, road closures, and other important info: bit.ly/4d8qsDw

06/18/2026

Hydrants are for fighting fires, and opening one for fun can lead to injuries, damaged property, and leave blocks without water for firefighting.

If you see a hydrant open on your block, report it right away by calling our emergency hotline at (215) 685-6300, and press #1.

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