PFD Engine 78

Congratulations to @PhillyFireDept LT Don Burgess of E78, on a well earned retirement. LT Burgess (Class 162) served the City for 33 years. His prior assignments were E24/B E09/B L06/C E11/B E12/B. LT Burgess retires out of E78/C where he has severed @PHLAirport since 2015.

Members of @PhillyFireDept Engine 78 #ARFF unit at @PHLAirport were out on the Delaware River this week honing their water rescue skills and practicing life raft development.

@PHLAirport @PhillyFireDept @NFFF_News Thanks for the salute to our fallen!

Tonight the #PHLAirport ramp tower shines red to Light the Night for Fallen Firefighters. We remember and honor all firefighters who have died in the line of duty, especially the members of @PhillyFireDept. #nffflightthenight2021

This weekend @PHLAirport #ARFF #Firefighter Michael Bernstein will be honored at the National Fallen Firefighters Memorial. FF Bernstein died after suffering an on-duty medical emergency on March 20, 2019. @PhillyFireDept @NFFF_News @ARFFWG firehero.org/fallen-firefig…

This week members of the @PHLAirport #ARFF Unit were out practicing use of their apparatus equipped with high reach extendable turrets. @PhillyFireDept

ICYMI: Members of the @PHLAirport #ARFF unit presented at the virtual @PEHSC PA State #EMS conference last week. @PhillyFireDept

THANK YOU to the federal, state, city, & volunteer organizations that came together quickly and worked 24/7 through the weekend to ensure the arrival of hundreds of evacuees from Afghanistan. Also, thanks to all who offered help. Here’s what you can do ➡ bit.ly/2XSHO2T

Our EMS providers are part of the incredible medical team helping evacuees from Afghanistan at @PHLAirport. These PFD members, in turn, are extremely grateful to the interpreters who make it possible to connect with patients. #OperationAlliesRefugePHL

The PFD, @PhilaOEM and many other partners continue to assist the evacuees from Afghanistan who are arriving at @PHLAirport. Info on how to help ➡ bit.ly/2XSHO2T

This week representatives from @PHLARFF, @PhillyFireDept @PHLAirport, @USCG, as well as other local, regional and federal partners participated in a tabletop exercise related to emergencies on the Delaware River.

📢 BIG NEWS: Firefighter applications will be accepted starting Monday, June 28! This year's process is very different from last time, so please check out our FAQs ➡️ bit.ly/FirefighterFAQ

It’s National Take Your Dog to Work Day and we wanted to give a shout out to our on-duty pooches that keep our passengers and employees safe everyday. Thank you for doing a great job! 🐾🦮 #NationalTakeYourDogtoWorkDay

MADAY ENGINE FIRE TORONTO Air Canada #AC58 to Doha returning to gate with a generator issue. While taxiing smoke & fire spotted by ATC. Toronto Pearson Fire responded. Pilot declared a Mayday & deployed fire extinguishers. Fire out. No injuries. Towed to the gate.

Besides our #ARFF firefighting duties, we also provide #waterrescue capability for @PHLAirport. This week @PhillyFireDept members were out training on the #DelawareRiver. Thanks to FF @learyjen for the photos!

✈️Did you see the big news? PHL is expanding its air cargo facility footprint over the next 5-10 years. Read the announcement: phl.org/newsroom/cargo…

Another very tough day for the PFD. One of our members passed away while off-duty. Please keep his family, friends and colleagues in your thoughts.

@SFFDPIO Our deepest condolences to the SFFD and Yock family.

San Francisco Fire Department (SFFD) mourns the passing of Firefighter Christopher G. Yock. conta.cc/3vzgBxC