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Welcome to the Official Website for the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association
Corporate Partners:
We proudly recognize and thank our Corporate Partners for thier continued commitment to the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association.
Interested in Becoming a Corporate Partner?
If you are looking to launch new products, generate brand awareness, provide industry-thought leadership, or simply want to network with those who are shaping the future of the Pennsylvania fire service, then become a partner today!
For additional information and partnership opportunities, contact Scott Little at slittle@manheimtownship.org
Great friends
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 14
Stronger connections. Unforgettable memories.
Cruise to the Bahamas with the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association!
Join us for an unforgettable experience filled with sunshine, beautiful Bahamian destinations, and great company!
Come enjoy the friendship, camaraderie, and networking that make our fire service family so special. Connect with fellow fire chiefs, share experiences, build ... (Full Story & Photos)
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When you show up, you have a voice
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 14
When you have a voice, you can help shape the future.
Last evening, Southern Chester County fire service leaders joined members of the PA Career Fire Chiefs Association and Pennsylvania Fire & Emergency Services Institute at Longwood Gardens for a candid conversation with state, county, and local officials about the challenges facing communities across Pennsylvania.
These conversations matter. ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Today, the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association remembers one of our own, Ms
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 12
Amy Sweitzer, who passed away one year ago today.
Amy’s love for the Pennsylvania fire service lives on every day through the entire team at Glick Fire Equipment. Her spirit continues to remind us that it’s often the little things in life that mean the most. A smile, a laugh, or taking a moment to make someone feel heard, appreciated, and loved can make all the difference.
Let’s honor Amy’s legacy ... (Full Story & Photos)
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The year 2027 marks a significant milestone — the 100th anniversary of the Eastern Division!
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 10
Today, the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association and the Pennsylvania fire service were represented in Atlantic City, New Jersey, as the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (EDIAFC) convened its monthly Board of Directors meeting and continued preparations for the 2027 budget.
As part of this historic celebration, the EDIAFC Board is visiting cities throughout ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Building Connections Beyond the Firehouse!
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 10
Members of the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association took time to network, and share a few laughs during the PA Municipal League Leadership Summit in Hershey, PA!
Leadership in the fire service goes beyond the fireground. Building a strong network of fellow chief officers allows us to exchange ideas, learn from one another, support each other through challenges, and return to our communities ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Endorsement Alert!
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 09
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association (PACFCA) proudly and unanimously endorses Chief Peter Burke for Second Vice President of the International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC)!
As PACFCA President Thomas O’Donnell stated: “We remain committed to those candidates who stay true to their word, honor their commitments, and, above all else, stand by those who show up and make decisions—not ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Strong leadership
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 08
Strong partnerships. Strong communities.
The Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association is proud to wrap up the 2026 Pennsylvania Municipal League Leadership Summit in Hershey with an important discussion focused on municipal fire-based EMS.
Our communities rely on strong partnerships, informed leadership, and sustainable emergency services. Conversations like these bring municipal leaders and ... (Full Story & Photos)
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Once a fire chief, always a leader
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association, October 08
The Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association is proud to recognize our members who retire from the fire service and move into the next chapter of their careers.
Today, we celebrate a special moment as we recognize Chief Evan Kardosh of the City of Meadville. After dedicating his talents, experience, and leadership to the fire service, Chief Kardosh is taking those same qualities to the Borough ... (Full Story & Photos)
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