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THEN & NOW: A DECADE OF GROWTH

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By Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association
November 12, 2026

A STRONGER VOICE. ONE PENNSYLVANIA FIRE SERVICE.

Over the past decade, the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association (PACFCA) has experienced tremendous growth—not just in membership, but in influence, engagement, and its presence throughout the Commonwealth.

What began as a collective voice for career fire service leadership has grown into a statewide association representing more than 160 chief fire officers serving full-time in over 90 diverse fire organizations across Pennsylvania.

From our largest cities to our smallest boroughs, our communities may look different, our departments may operate differently, and the challenges we face may vary—but we share one common foundation:

A commitment to standing together to advance the critical issues facing Pennsylvania's fire service.

Today, the PACFCA's reach extends further, our voice carries greater weight, and our presence is stronger than ever. We are bringing fire service leadership together, strengthening relationships, engaging with communities and stakeholders, and advocating for the issues that impact the future of our profession.

Our growth represents more than numbers. It represents a stronger network of leaders, a broader statewide perspective, and a unified commitment to ensuring that the needs of Pennsylvania's fire service are heard, understood, and addressed.

We are proud of where we started. We are energized by where we are today. And we are even more focused on where we are going.

The Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association is not simply growing with the fire service—we are helping shape its future.

90+ ORGANIZATIONS. 160+ CHIEF FIRE OFFICERS. ONE COMMON PURPOSE. ONE STRONGER VOICE FOR PENNSYLVANIA.

The past built our foundation. The present demonstrates our strength. The future demands our leadership.

Together, we lead. Together, we advocate. Together, we move Pennsylvania's fire service forward!

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Call Statistics

2026 Incidents
Incidents
Jan 68
Feb 69
Mar 70
Apr 44
May 67
Jun 50
Jul 70
Aug 66
Sep 39
Oct 53
Nov 50
Dec 43
Total 689

Past Years
Incidents
2025 688
2024 654
2023 612
2022 598
2021 571
2020 540
2019 563
2018 522
2017 498
2016 470
Total 5716