Philadelphia Fire Department

Amid Persistent Contract Standoff, Philadelphia Firefighters’ Union Votes New Head

Battalion chief Joseph Schulle won the seat of president in a decisive election victory over the incumbent, Bill Gault, who has held the post since July 2009.

2013/05/16

(Philadelphia city councilman Denny O'Brien tells city budget director Rebecca Rhynhart the city should stop fighting the firefighters' contract arbitration award. Image from City of Phila. TV)

Philadelphia Lawmakers Press Nutter Administration To Stop Blocking Fire Contract

Their frustration was evident in a speech made at the hearing by at-large councilman Denny O’Brien (at left in photo).

2013/05/08

(Philadelphia fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers testifies before City Council. Credit: Mike Dunn)

Nutter Administration Stands Firm On Firehouse Brownouts

The Nutter administration says the controversial fire department policy of station “brownouts” will continue even if City Council appropriates extra money to eliminate them.

2013/04/24

Man Killed In South Philadelphia House Fire

Philadelphia Fire Department officials say one person was killed in a house fire early Monday morning.

2013/04/22

(Fire Department chief dispatcher Michael Moore, left, applauds as Tanya Blackwell receives her award from fire commissioner Lloyd Ayers. Credit: Michelle Durham)

Local Dispatcher Honored For Work Done During Superstorm Sandy

The Philadelphia Fire Department honored a dispatcher during National Telecommunicator week.

2013/04/21

Fallen Fire Captain Michael Goodwin. (credit: Philadelphia Fire Department)

Memorial Fund Established In Name Of Fallen Fire Captain Michael Goodwin

A memorial fund has been established for the family of a Philadelphia firefighter killed in a blaze earlier this month.

2013/04/17

3 Injured In South Philadelphia House Fire

Three people were injured during a house fire in Philadelphia early Friday morning.

2013/04/12

Reverend Calls For Contract Agreement During Funeral Service For Fallen Philadelphia Firefighter

Amidst the tears, cheers and applause could be heard from St. Michael’s Lutheran Church during funeral services for l services for fallen Fire Captain Michael Goodwin.

2013/04/11

Final Goodbye For Fallen Firefighter

Family, friends, and hundreds of fellow firefighters gathered to say their final goodbyes to a Philadelphia fire captain killed in the line of duty.

2013/04/11

Fallen Philadelphia Fire Captain Remembered

Hundreds started gathering Wednesday afternoon to pay their respects to fallen Philadelphia Fire Captain Michael Goodwin.

2013/04/10

Bikers Join Together To Honor Fallen Philadelphia Fire Captain

Tuesday evening, hundreds of bikers came from near and far to pay tribute to Captain Goodwin.

2013/04/10

(A bugler plays during a memorial ceremony for Philadelphia firefighters killed in action. Credit: John Ostapkovich)

Ceremony at One-Year Anniversary of Firefighter Deaths Draws Fresh Emotions

Philadelphia firefighters, remembering two colleagues killed a year ago and a third lost just last weekend, heard from a woman who more than shares their pain.

2013/04/09

Flowers outside Ladder 27. (credit: Jenn Bernstein)

Fallen Philadelphia Fire Captain To Get Posthumous Promotion

A veteran Philadelphia firefighter who died while battling a blaze this past weekend will be promoted posthumously.

2013/04/08

Fire Captain Killed, Firefighter Injured In Queen Village Blaze

Officials confirmed a 29-year veteran fire captain from Ladder 27 was killed in the blaze when a roof collapsed. A second firefighter was injured while trying to rescue him.

2013/04/06