Signing unit citations for our long-overdue @PhillyFireDept awards & promotions ceremony next week; incredible stories of our PFD teams' dedicated service, #24x7x365...
PFD members responded to two early morning fires today in Kensington. Thanks to our many partners for providing support on busy mornings. If you or your family need smoke alarms, please dial 311. We'll come install them for free. #PFDStrongerTogether
"Starting today, for the first time in over 15 years, this neighborhood once again has a ladder company on call - 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, ready to keep them safe." - @POTUS (1/3)
We are honored @POTUS will join us tomorrow (12/11) to celebrate the return of Ladder 01! Watch a livestream of the event on our FB page around noon. Reopening this company many years in the making, and there's more to come. Read about it here: https://t.co/Ccxvqq5WES
It was an extremely busy morning for the PFD, with multiple fire responses at the same time. At one point before 6:00 a.m., more than 200 PFD members were out fighting fires in West Philly, Fishtown, and Overbrook. (1/2)
Coming soon: A new apparatus for Ladder 5 (Center City/South Philly)! This Spartan truck, which will replace a 2007 American LaFrance, is expected to be in service by the end of the year. 🚒
Ladder 1, Ladder 11 and Engine 6 have been out of service for nearly 15 years. When they return, they'll respond to both fire and EMS calls #24x7x365 across multiple neighborhoods. Read more ⬇️https://t.co/cqLkUvyVta
ICYMI: The PFD has been awarded $22.4 million by @FEMAGrants to help restore Ladder 1 (with Engine 13 in Francisville); Ladder 11 (with Engine 10 in South Philly); and Engine 6 (with Ladder 16 in Port Richmond). 🧵
The PFD will receive $22.4 million from @FEMAGrants to help reopen three fire companies that have been closed for nearly 15 years. https://t.co/cqLkUvyVta