Philadelphia Fire Department
MunicipalPhiladelphia, Pennsylvania
- Stations: 57+ coverage
- Staffing: 2,200 career firefighters
- Specialty units: Urban search and rescue, hazmat operations, marine response
- Established: 1870
Strong volunteer tradition with career departments in major cities.
Philadelphia and Pittsburgh hiring paramedics and engineers.
Philadelphia, Pennsylvania
Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania
Pennsylvania has 2 featured fire departments ranging from large metropolitan agencies to smaller volunteer organizations. These departments serve communities across the state with diverse operational needs and specialties.
The state's fire service includes approximately 87% of departments that operate as combination or volunteer organizations, reflecting the strong tradition of community-based emergency services throughout Pennsylvania.
Strong volunteer tradition with career departments in major cities. Many departments are actively recruiting and expanding their capabilities to meet growing community needs.