Philadelphia Fire Department

👏 We're proud to welcome 35-year PFD veteran Jeffrey Thompson as our new Philadelphia Fire Commissioner. Mayor Cherelle Parker swore him in Monday, June 17. Learn more about Commissioner Thompson and his storied career ➡ https://lnkd.in/ejeZ4n_X

Foxtrot 7 has made a smooth landing at Engine 78 - that's our Airport Rescue Fire Fighting unit located at Philadelphia International Airport (PHL). F7 is a type of vehicle called a crash truck, and it looks different from most fire trucks because it's built specifically to respond to aircraft emergencies. Our members began their training on it last week. #24x7x365

This year was the 50th anniversary of EMS Week. Our medics work hard to save lives and provide dedicated service #24x7x365. Here's a look at how we observed the occasion. 🚑 Interested in a career with the PFD? Learn more in the link.

Congratulations to *former* Acting Fire Commissioner Craig Murphy, who just retired from the PFD. Friends and colleagues, old and new, were there for a reception at Fire HQ to celebrate his journey and thank him for 37 years of dedicated service. Way to go Chief Murphy! We wish you the best of luck in your next endeavor. We also want to congratulate First Deputy Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson, who's stepped into the Acting Commissioner role for now. #PFDStrongerTogether

The team at St. Christopher's Hospital for Children threw a barbecue for our members to celebrate #NationalEMSWeek. Thank you for being supportive and recognizing our hard-working EMS providers. #EMSWeek #PFDstrongertogether

Congratulations to Paramedic Sofia Oakes - the 2024 EMS Provider of the Year! Oakes is recognized for her quick actions to help a patient who was stuck in an elevator and having a medical emergency. Paramedic Oakes was harnessed and lowered 40 floors in an elevator shaft to access the patient and begin providing advanced life support (ALS) care while the rest of the team continued to work on extricating the patient from the elevator. Paramedic Oakes, we applaud your actions and thank you for your continued dedication to service. #PFDstrongertogether #EMSWeek2024 #EMSWeek

🚨 🚑 As we celebrate the 50th anniversary of #NationalEMSWeek, the #IAFF recognizes our members and other emergency medical workers delivering high-quality care in their communities. #EMS #recognition

🚑We want to recognize the tireless work of our Emergency Medical Service providers! With an average of 1,000 calls a day, Philadelphia Fire Department medics are constantly on the move to help those in need #24x7x365. Happy EMS Week, and thank a medic when you see one.

ICYMI: In April we observed National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week by recognizing our dispatchers, call-takers, and FIRST first responders for their calm demeanor and quick action in emergency situations. Read more about our 2024 Dispatchers of the Year and others honored during the weeklong celebration. THANK YOU to all our telecommunications teams for being the first line of response in emergencies - we are grateful for your passion and dedication.

Congratulations again to our four #CFSI2024 national award winners! 🏆Mason Lankford Fire Service Leadership Award: Pat Morrison 🏆Dr. Anne W. Phillips Award for Leadership in Fire Safety Education: Karla Klas 🏆Excellence in Fire Service-Based EMS Award: Philadelphia Fire Dept 🏆Senator Paul S. Sarbanes Fire Service Safety Leadership Award: Skidmore College FRHSL Awarded in partnership with: Motorola Solutions, National Fallen Firefighters Foundation (NFFF), Fire Safety Research Institute, VFIS, Masimo, & IFSTA-FPP