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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
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    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 →

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    State Fire Academy

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

    About The Academy

    Top Firefighter Services

    Popular resources for firefighters in Pennsylvania:

    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.

    Recruitment and Retention

    Recent Press Releases

    Visit Our Newsroom
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    Junior Firefighters

    Young volunteers are crucial to keep Pennsylvania fire departments running.

    Junior Firefighters
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    Academy on the Road

    Fire departments: Let us bring quality training right to your door.

    Academy on the Road