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    Office of the State Fire Commissioner

    We support firefighters, fire departments, and emergency services in Pennsylvania with training, assistance, and resources.

    For Firefighters
    For Fire Departments
    Firefighters hose down a blaze.
    PENNFIRS UPDATE: Join us July 29 for a presentation and Q&A session on Pennsylvania's new fire reporting system, Emergency Networking. Details.

    We're the First

    Pennsylvania is the birthplace of the volunteer fire service in North America. Not only that, we also have the most fire departments in the entire nation.

    About Us →

    Nominate Someone for the Keystone First Responder Award

    Honor someone who lost their life or sustained a career-ending injury in the line of duty.

    Nominations Are Now Open

    Top Firefighter Services

    Popular resources for firefighters in Pennsylvania:

    A training building at the State Fire Academy used for suppression practice.

    State Fire Academy

    Our State Fire Academy provides education and hands-on training for emergency responders.

    About The Academy

    Top Department Services

    Popular resources for fire departments:

    Grants & Loans

    Funds to help house, staff, and supply your team.

    Find Department Funding

    Manage Incidents

    Use the PA Fire Information Reporting System.

    Online Incident Reporting

    Train Your Department

    Find the right firefighter training for your team.

    Available Trainings
    A Black male firefighter in full gear stands in front of a firetruck and smiles at the camera.

    Staff Your Department

    Strategies for finding great volunteers and keeping them happy for years to come.

    Recruitment and Retention