BUREAU OF FIRE
Office of the Fire Chief
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Office of the Fire Chief Welcomes You
The Office of the Fire Chief is continues to develop new and expanded informational content for the citizens of Harrisburg on fire safety and awareness programs. Please take a few moments to learn the responsibilities of this office and visit the other sections for more information.
About the Office of the Fire Chief
By Mayoral designation, the Fire Bureau also operates as the Emergency Management Agency for the City of Harrisburg, and the Fire Chief has been designated by the Mayor as Emergency Management Coordinator. This agency maintains the Emergency Operations Plan (EOP), which set forth a procedure to alert the public and provide information and appropriate protective action instructions, as needed.
The Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency has cited the Harrisburg plan as a model for municipalities in the State. This plan also provides for the coordination and use of available municipal resources during a natural or human-caused emergency or disaster. It defines the roles and responsibilities of municipal officials and the Emergency Management Coordinator. The plan also assures coordination and cooperation with county efforts in accordance with the Dauphin County EOP.
Annually, representatives from the Federal and Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agencies evaluate a drill of the city’s EOP.
Contact the Office of the Fire Chief
The Office of the Fire Chief may be contacted as follows:
Office of the Fire Chief
Harrisburg Fire Bureau
City of Harrisburg
McCormick Public Services Center Suite 220
123 Walnut Street
Harrisburg, PA 17101-1681
Phone—NON-EMERGENCY
717.255.6464
Phone—EMERGENCY
911