Daily totals for Saturday, Feb. 3: 🚑: 701 EMS incidents 🚒: 157 fire incidents 🔥: 2 working fires #PFDstrongertogether

Always in our hearts. ❤️

It's with profound sadness that we announce the death of another PFD member. Battalion Chief John Garrow passed away Monday after suffering a medical emergency while on duty. Chief Garrow spent 32 years with PFD. Our deepest condolences to his family. Rest in Peace, Chief.

Congratulations to these recently-promoted PFD members. We're proud of your dedication to both the City of Philadelphia, and to your own professional development. Way to go! #PFDstrongertogether

Daily totals for Wednesday, Feb. 28: 🚑 : 808 EMS incidents 🚒: 175 fire incidents 🔥: 2 working fires #24x7x366

This week we've responded to fires in Center City, Wissahickon, Summerdale, E. Germantown, & Rhawnhurst to name a few. Several people are displaced from their homes. Smoke alarms save lives. Dial 311 to request & we'll come install them for free. #24x7x366

We're honored to be recognized by the CFSI for our Alternative Response units! Thank you to each PFD member who spent time developing this unique approach, & to those who continue to innovate and provide skilled, compassionate care. cfsi.org/cfsi-and-masim…

Members from Engine 63 recently visited with future PFD members at career day. This was at an elementary school in East Oak Lane. #PFDstrongertogether

Daily totals for Sunday, March 3: 🚑: 723 EMS incidents 🚒: 142 fire incidents 🔥: 1 working fire #24x7x365

Engine 53 and its members got some twilight training over the weekend. We stay active so we're ready for anything. 💪#pfdstrongertogether

Daily totals for Tuesday, March 5: 🚑: 747 EMS incidents 🚒: 120 fire incidents 🔥: 4 working fires #PFDstrongertogether

Children with the "Building Blocks to Becoming a Childcare Boss" program had a great visit with Engine 68/Ladder 13/Battalion 7 in Southwest Philly this week. Thanks for stopping by - we hope you all grow up and join us here at the PFD!

Our hearts are with the Eastwick community following a tough day Thursday. Please keep them, and our responding PFD members, in your thoughts. ❤️

“To every woman facing something difficult: no matter what, KEEP PUSHING!” - EMT Tenesi Rushing, 14 months with the PFD #WomensHistoryMonth #womenofthePFD #WHM

Daily totals for Friday, March 22: 🚑: 713 EMS incidents 🚒: 157 fire incidents 🔥: 6 working fires #24x7x365

Congrats to Emanuel Douglas & Zoey Bennett on completing internships with the PFD's Office of Innovation and Technology! They're pictured here with members of our OIT team and Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy. We wish them both the best on their future plans. #PFDstrongertogether

May 2024 is Brain Cancer Awareness Month & we want to help the mission to study & stop it. Show your support with one of these gray & blue tees. PFD members can wear these in May instead of their usual uniform tees. Order here ➡️tinyurl.com/PFDBrain #PFDstrongertogether

On Thursday, our Disaster Action Team helped a family of 4 in response to a home fire on the 3400 block of Joyce St. in Philadelphia. #EndHomeFires

Students who are part of the at Randolph Technical School Fire Academy recently practiced ladder drills in their turnout gear. We're proud of these young people for getting a head start on their careers! #PFDstrongertogether

Thank you The African Episcopal Church of St. Thomas and Seth Williams for recognizing all 1st responders today. We greatly appreciate the support for our Philadelphia Police Department & Philadelphia Fire women and men. Kevin J. Bethel Frank Vanore Craig Murphy Minister Frank