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)

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)

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)

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)

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)

Never stop remembering.

Powerful leadership takeaways from two incidents that occurred in Pennsylvania—incidents that remind us of the importance of learning from the past, honoring those who lost their lives, and carrying those lessons forward.

A sincere thank you to Fire Marshal John Waters of the Lower Merion Township Fire Department for his presentation on the LODD attic fire involving Firefighter ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year’s summit focuses on sustainability in our communities—an important conversation for leaders working to build resilient, safe, and thriving communities for generations to come.

Fire service leadership extends beyond the firehouse. It means engaging with municipal leaders, sharing ideas, building partnerships, and working together on the challenges facing our communities.

We’re proud to ... (Full Story & Photos)

This year’s summit focuses on sustainability in our communities—an important conversation for leaders working to build resilient, safe, and thriving communities for generations to come.

Fire service leadership extends beyond the firehouse. It means engaging with municipal leaders, sharing ideas, building partnerships, and working together on the challenges facing our communities.

We’re proud to ... (Full Story)