ALT One of 22 fire companies established under the Philadelphia Fire Department in 1871. In 1919, it became a segregated African American unit whose members distinguished themselves through professional service. Desegregated in 1952.

ALT screenshot of three men speaking via zoom with logo above them that says "curator's corner"

ALT The logo in the center of the picture reads "Philadelphia Fire Department" with the word 'dedication' at the top and the word 'service' at the bottom. The text on the graphic reads "Happy Birthday, PFD! Cheers to 152 years."

ALT firefighter stands next to antique fire apparatus in large room filled with old firefighting equipment

ALT man speaks to audience from podium in fire museum with projection screen hanging above and framed items on wall behind him

ALT see from behind, man speaks from podium in fire museum to audience of about two dozen people seated in room with fire memorabilia on walls

ALT two women standing and smiling inside fire museum

ALT four men standing and smiling inside fire museu, with two men in center wearing philadelphia fire department baseball hats

ALT collage of two historic photos of Black firefighters and a picture of an old firefighters helmet that says Engine 11 PFD

ALT large oval sepia-toned historical portrait of ben franklin in firefighter helmet on brick wall across from antique fire apparatus

ALT large bronze bust of ben franklin on brick pedestal next to three-story mural of fire department history with silhouette of franklin at center

ALT about 20 firefighters and world war 2 veterans standing alongside philadelphia fire department truck inside station garage