Local 22 Philadelphia Firefighters & Paramedics

This morning of July 23, 2025, at approximately 5:45 am IAFF Local 22 members were dispatched to the 3100 block of Stirling St. on the edge of the Wissinoming and Mayfair neighborhoods.  Engine 52 from Harbison Ave. and Van Kirk St. responded first, and upon arrival, members were…

Two of our IAFF Local 22 members, with the HUGE HEARTS, were guests on Fox 29’s ‘Good Day Philadelphia’ to spread the word about the overwhelming love and support for Ramesses, a nine-year-old boy severely burned in the Northeast Philadelphia Medical plane crash on January 31st…

We are ecstatic to announce the City of Philadelphia is now accepting applications for the position of Firefighter. Salary $64,982.00 -$90,253.00 annually with additional overtime earnings possible and a four-day-on, four-day-off rotating schedule. Please consider joining one of…

It was an honor to have Pennsylvania Governor Josh Shapiro and Philadelphia City Council President Kenyatta Johnson swear-in the members of the Executive Board and Home Association Directors on Tuesday, July 1st. We had some beneficial conversations regarding the new Fire Service…

This morning, at approximately 6:30 a.m., over 150- IAFF Local 22 Firefighter and EMS members bravely fought a blaze after several buses caught fire at a SEPTA bus graveyard in the 2400 block of Roberts Avenue in the Tioga-Nicetown section of Philadelphia. The buses being parked…

IAFF Local 22 was presented with a generous donation of $30,000 to our Widows Fund (Charitable Trust Fund) from the Dorothy and Anthony Bardaro Foundation, who are the aunt and uncle of Philadelphia Fire Captain Mike “Rocky” Sgrillo and his wife, Mary Beth. We are extremely…

Brothers and Sisters, IAFF Local 22 is deeply saddened to announce the passing of one of our own, Battalion Chief John Narkin, who lost his battle to duty related CANCER. B. C. Narkin was a Philadelphia Firefighter with over 28 years of service that responded to many types of…

IAFF Local 22 members also hold the rank of EMT and EMTA –(Emergency Medical Technicians and Advanced ones). You will also see them staffing the Fire Department Medic Units. Currently, we have approximately 118 EMTs and 20 Advanced EMTAs. These members, along with our Paramedics,…

This week is Emergency Medical Services (EMS) week.   Please thank  an EMS Provider for their dedication and service when you see one.   Our members’ roles in EMS are the following: dual role Firefighters/ Emergency Medical Technicians, EMTs, EMTA’s (Advanced), and Paramedics.…

🚑Medic Unit (Ambulance) Availability🚑 GIVE THEM TIME TO CLEAN AND DISINFECT.   The Fire Department has announced that they have identified an increase in run volume and hospital delays that are negatively impacting  Medic Unit availability.   Part of their plan to address this…

IAFF Local 22 Firefighters and Paramedics Union is once again urging our beloved citizens and visitors of Philadelphia to be careful out there tomorrow, Friday, May 16, 2025. From 8 a.m. to 8 p.m. Our members will be rolling in 63 Medic Units (Ambulances), and 10 of them will…

Our members at IAFF Local 22 are praying for the 26-year-old police officer senselessly shot yesterday. We stand with our brothers and sisters in blue during this trying time and wish for a full recovery.

Early Tuesday morning, May 6, 2025, IAFF Local 22 members responded to the 9600 block of Ashton Road, finding heavy smoke at a 1-story strip mall. Members quickly contained the fire, and fortunately, no injuries were reported. @PhillyMayor @DriscollForPHL @josephspicozzi

IAFF Local 22 and its members extend our deepest condolences to the friends and family of Dominique Goods-Burke. Dominique has tragically passed away due to injuries sustained from being trapped inside a burning car after the medical transport plane crashed on January 31, 2025,…

IAFF Local 22 Members responded to a 3-story dwelling fire at 28th and Girard with heavy fire showing on the roof on Saturday, May 3, 2025. Members quickly knocked down the flames and thankfully, no one was injured. @PhillyMayor @cmjyoungjr @SenSharifStreet @RepKeithHarris

IAFF Local 22 members responded to a building fire at the 5100 block of Bleigh Avenue on Friday, May 2, 2025. Heavy fire was visible in the rear, but members quickly contained the blaze, and no injuries occurred. @PhillyMayor @DriscollForPHL @josephspicozzi @RepPGallagher

Local 22 Members responded to a 2-building fire at the 1800 Block of East Atlantic Avenue on Friday, May 2, 2025, and swiftly put out the second-floor blaze. @PhillyMayor @DriscollForPHL @SenTartaglione @RepGiral

On Thursday, May 1, 2025, Local 22 members quickly responded to a 2-story residence at 6600 Sprague Street with smoke visible on the 1st and 2nd floors. Members put out the fire and fortunately, no injuries were reported. @PhillyMayor @cindybassphilly @SenatorHaywood @RepRabb