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)

We are receiving valuable updates from the Deputy State Fire Commissioner, the County Commissioners Association, and State House Veterans Affairs & Emergency Preparedness Committee member Rep. Greg Scott.

These conversations are an important part of building stronger partnerships between fire service leaders and our state and local government partners.

🤝 Working together, sharing ideas, and advocating ... (Full Story & Photos)

The Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association remains committed to working with legislators, fire service leaders, stakeholders, and partners across Pennsylvania to ensure critical issues facing our firefighters and communities are not overlooked.

Our firefighters dedicate themselves to protecting others every day. They deserve the strongest protections, resources, and support we can provide.

At ... (Full Story & Photos)

CONNECT. INNOVATE.

The 2026 Municipal Leadership Summit is coming to Hershey, October 7–10! 🍫🏛️

Get ready for four days of ideas, connections, solutions, and inspiration at the Hershey Lodge & Convention Center!

🔥 PROGRAM HIGHLIGHT:
🚑 Emergency Medical Services: Solutions & Successes

Discover what’s working, learn from real-world success stories, and explore innovative solutions to the challenges ... (Full Story & Photos)