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Allentown Fire Department
Allentown, PA · Lehigh County
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The Allentown Fire Department protects Pennsylvania's Lehigh Valley hub around the clock from six fire stations spread across the city, with its administrative headquarters at 435 Hamilton Street. It is a full career department covering fires, accidents, and disasters.
Beyond suppression, the department is organized into Fire Academy & Training, Fire Prevention, and Fire Suppression divisions, and also encompasses the city's Paramedics (EMS) service and its Emergency Management Agency (EMA).
The department runs its own fire academy to train firefighters and emergency teams, and maintains active fire-prevention and public-education programs, including inspections, safety permits, and daycare fire certification classes.
MissionProtect the lives and property of all who live, work and play in our city from fires, accidents, and disasters
The department's own site does not publish a firefighter recruitment or careers page or application details. Prospective firefighters should watch the City of Allentown's employment postings and civil-service process, and can reach the department at its administrative office for current openings.
The department operates its own Fire Academy & Training division, which prepares firefighters and emergency response teams.
The department operates its own Fire Academy & Training division to prepare firefighters and emergency response teams.
How many fire stations does Allentown have?
The Allentown Fire Department operates six fire stations located throughout the city, staffed around the clock.
Does Allentown train its own firefighters?
Yes. The department runs its own Fire Academy & Training division that prepares firefighters and emergency response teams.
Does the department handle EMS?
Yes. The Allentown Fire & Emergency Services organization includes the city's Paramedics (EMS) service and its Emergency Management Agency.
Who do I contact about joining the department?
The department's administrative office is at 435 Hamilton Street and can be reached at (610) 437-7765; the site does not publish a dedicated firefighter recruitment page, so check City of Allentown employment postings for openings.