Office of the State Fire Commissioner

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

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.

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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.

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.

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
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Staff Your Department

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