Engine 28
Engine 28 was organized as a temporary company on the grounds of the World Exposition in Fairmount Park during the centennial celebration of [...]
John Bromley Mill Complex Fire
Sunday, July 29, 1979 - D Platoon, 7 alarms on Box 637, John Bromley Mill Complex - 4 and 5 story brick that [...]
August 14, 1975-C Platoon-7 alarms on Box 1894
Thursday, August 14, 1975 - C Platoon - 7 alarms on Box 1894, 129-69 W. Allegheny Avenue, 6 story vacant building. This was [...]
The History of Heavy Rescue
On May 17, 2019 a new heavy rescue truck was placed in service with Rescue 1. Built by Supervac Incorporated on a Spartan [...]
The History of EMS/Paramedic Services
At 8:00 AM on May 1, 1951 the Philadelphia Bureau of Fire placed five Auxiliary Rescue units into service. Beginning approximately 1948, the [...]
The history of ambulance services staffed by fire fighters
Providing ambulance service, staffed by fire fighters, harkens back to an earlier period in Philadelphia’s history. In the wake of the surrender of [...]
Engine 65
Engine 65 and Truck 24 were organized April 23, 1926, in a new station at 54th Street and Haverford Avenue in West [...]
Engine 64
Engine 64 was organized on April 1, 1925, at Rising Sun Avenue and Benner Street. This firehouse is truly a single-engine station. [...]
