Philadelphia Fire Fighters and Paramedics Union

🚨🚑During National EMS Week, IAFF Local 22 wants to recognize our EMS members who are too often disrespected, overlooked, overworked, and underappreciated despite the lifesaving work they do every day in the City of Philadelphia.

IAFF Local 22 appreciates every single one of our Paramedics and EMTs. Your sacrifices DO NOT go unnoticed. Our city is safer because of you 🚑🚨

IAFF Local 22 Philadelphia Firefighters & Paramedics Union would like to wish all the incredible mothers a very Happy Mother’s Day. Thank you for your strength, love, sacrifice, and everything you do each and every day.🌷

On Wednesday, May 6, 2026 the Living Flame Memorial Service honored Battalion Chief John Narkin III and his sacrifice to the City of Philadelphia.

Chief Narkin gave decades of service to the people of Philadelphia and ultimately lost his life to job-related CANCER caused by the dangers firefighters face long after the flames are out.

We will never forget his dedication, leadership, and sacrifice. May his memory forever live on in the hearts of Philadelphia Firefighters and Paramedics.