| October |
| 10/19/2026 |
PROTECTING THOSE WHO PROTECT US! |
| 10/16/2026 |
ROOTED IN LEGACY |
| 10/14/2026 |
Great friends |
| 10/14/2026 |
When you show up, you have a voice |
| 10/12/2026 |
Today, the Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association remembers one of our own, Ms |
| 10/10/2026 |
The year 2027 marks a significant milestone — the 100th anniversary of the Eastern Division! |
| 10/10/2026 |
Building Connections Beyond the Firehouse! |
| 10/09/2026 |
Endorsement Alert! |
| 10/08/2026 |
Once a fire chief, always a leader |
| 10/08/2026 |
Never stop learning |
| 10/08/2026 |
Strong leadership |
| 10/07/2026 |
As the statewide recognized organization representing career fire chiefs across Pennsylvania, we’re proud to have members in Hershey this week attending the Pennsylvania Municipal League Leadership Summit |
| 10/07/2026 |
As the statewide recognized organization representing career fire chiefs across Pennsylvania, we’re proud to have members in Hershey this week attending the Pennsylvania Municipal League Leadership Summit |
| 10/07/2026 |
🚒 Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association Training & Business Meeting 🚒
The PACFCA are together today for an important day of training, business meetings, and state updates focused on the future of the Pennsylvania fire service |
| 10/04/2026 |
🚒 Legislative work takes a village |
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| September |
| 09/29/2026 |
🚨 LEAD |
| 09/19/2026 |
🔥 Building Partnerships Across State Lines! |
| 09/18/2026 |
DON’T MISS 2026 PML Leadership Summit in Hershey on October 8th! |
| 09/18/2026 |
Greenville Borough names current City of Meadville Fire Chief Evan Kardosh as the new borough manager, effective October 2026 |
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| August |
| 08/19/2026 |
100+ Credentialed Leaders |
| 08/13/2026 |
What a great week at Fire-Rescue International 2026 in Kansas City! |
| 08/12/2026 |
Check it out! |
| 08/11/2026 |
Stronger together |
| 08/11/2026 |
Today at Fire Rescue International 2026
Congratulations to Pennsylvania fire chiefs Thomas O’Donnell and Jim Smith on their swearing-in and service on the following IAFC committees and sections |
| 08/07/2026 |
Shapiro Administration Delivers $900,000 to Municipal Fire Departments and Emergency Services Training Centers
The Shapiro Administration continues to support public safety across the Commonwealth by awarding grants to help municipal fire departments an |
| 08/05/2026 |
🚨 CLOSING IN ON 100 STRONG! |
| 08/03/2026 |
Executive Fire Officer Program - Now Accepting Applications |
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| July |
| 07/29/2026 |
Training Opportunity! |
| 07/29/2026 |
Adventure is calling! |
| 07/28/2026 |
🎉 WOW! |
| 07/28/2026 |
Develop Yourself |
| 07/27/2026 |
Pennsylvania Fire Service Professional Leadership Workshop
Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association are pleased to announce the Professional Leadership Workshop, to be held on October 29, 2026, at the Pennsylvania Municipal League in Harrisburg |
| 07/22/2026 |
State investments are making a real difference for Pennsylvania's first responders |
| 07/22/2026 |
Building Leaders |
| 07/21/2026 |
Take the Survey! |
| 07/17/2026 |
🔥 Fire Service Leadership Workshop - Lead the Way
Get ready! |
| 07/15/2026 |
Election Results Are In…
Wishing Fire Chiefs Mike Snider and Jim Smith the very best as they get to work serving in their new roles with the International Association of Fire Chiefs |
| 07/13/2026 |
Congratulations to the newly promoted leadership at the William Cameron Engine Company in Lewisburg, Pennsylvania! |
| 07/11/2026 |
Kingston/Forty Fort Fire Chief Frank Guido retired after 46 years of Service to his community |
| 07/09/2026 |
Accuracy matters—especially when discussing issues that affect the future of Pennsylvania's fire service |
| 07/02/2026 |
Honor the Legacy of the PACFCA Past Presidents! |
| 07/01/2026 |
Set sail aboard the Odyssey of the Seas! |
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| June |
| 06/19/2026 |
Plan now - it’s Fire Convention Time! |
| 06/12/2026 |
Congratulations to Chief Mike Snider on being elected as the next 2nd Vice President of the IAFC! |
| 06/03/2026 |
50,000 strong! |
| 06/02/2026 |
🚒 Thank You to Our Corporate Sponsors 🚒 |
| 06/02/2026 |
🚨 IAFC Voting Is Still Open! |
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| May |
| 05/22/2026 |
City of Meadville named Pennsylvania EMS Agency of the Year! |
| 05/11/2026 |
Did you vote for the 2nd Vice President of the IAFC yet? |
| 05/04/2026 |
IAFC voting begins May 6 and runs through June 10 |
| 05/01/2026 |
Retirement of Chief Frank Guido |
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| April |
| 04/24/2026 |
PACFCA members were excited to welcome Rick Dempsey—1983 World Series MVP and Baltimore Orioles legend—to Lancaster, PA |
| 04/22/2026 |
The Pennsylvania Career Fire Chiefs Association (PACFCA) unanimously endorses Fire Chief Mike Snider for the position of 2nd Vice President of the IAFC |
| 04/22/2026 |
The Pennsylvania Association of Career Fire Chiefs (PACFCA) endorses Fire Chief Jim Smith for the position of EFO Section Representative for the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs |
| 04/21/2026 |
Without our sponsors, the success of the 2026 Eastern Division IAFC Conference would not have been possible |
| 04/20/2026 |
🔥Eastern Division IAFC 99th Annual Conference Recap
The 99th Annual Conference of the Eastern Division of the International Association of Fire Chiefs concluded this past weekend at the Eden Resort in Lancaster, Pennsylvania |
| 04/17/2026 |
Endorsement Alert! |
| 04/08/2026 |
Fire Chief appointed in Plumstead Township, Bucks County! |
| 04/01/2026 |
Statement from PACFCA President in support IAFC 2nd VP Candidate Chief Mike Snider! |
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| March |
| 03/21/2026 |
13th Annual Breakfast on the Hill Recap! |
| 03/20/2026 |
Snap-tite's PA Proud Program |
| 03/19/2026 |
30+ Pennsylvania fire service leaders meeting members of Congress over the past several days |
| 03/19/2026 |
Pennsylvania Fire Service Legislative Day in Washington, D.C. |
| 03/19/2026 |
13th Annual PA Breakfast in Washington, D.C. |
| 03/16/2026 |
🚒 In case you missed it! |
| 03/16/2026 |
Shapiro-Davis Administration Discusses Investments in First Responder Health, Pushing to Expand Coverage During Disasters |
| 03/09/2026 |
EMS Responder Roundtable:
Keystone Conference Center at Fort Indiantown Gap |
| 03/06/2026 |
Ask Congress to Fund Fire Service Programs at DHS |
| 03/05/2026 |
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
March 5, 2026
Contact: Andy DeBrunner, adebrunner@pa |
| 03/04/2026 |
IAFC Legislative Update Webinar |
| 03/04/2026 |
Firefighter Acute Stress Study |
| 03/02/2026 |
First Responders Night at Hershey Bears! |
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| February |
| 02/26/2026 |
VCOS Call for Presenters |
| 02/26/2026 |
The International Association of Fire Chiefs (IAFC) Committee Application Process is now open |
| 02/25/2026 |
House Appropriations Committee Budget Hearing |
| 02/25/2026 |
Did You Know? |
| 02/24/2026 |
PACFCA Triannual Meeting Announcement |
| 02/24/2026 |
2026 Annual PELRAS Conference |
| 02/20/2026 |
36th Annual Fire and Emergency Services Symposium & Dinner |
| 02/16/2026 |
Breakfast on the Hill |
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| January |
| 01/20/2026 |
PACFCA Announces Committee Assignments for 2026–2027 Term |
| 01/16/2026 |
PACFCA Elects 2026–2027 Executive Board |
Jan 20, 2027 - Jan 22, 2027
