Office of the State Fire Commissioner State Documents

The Office of the State Fire Commissioner is under jurisdiction of the Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency.  The Fire Commissioner oversees the development and operation of Pennsylvania’s emergency service training program, the Volunteer Loan Assistance Program (VLAP), and the Fire Company and Emergency Medical Service Grant Program (FCEMSGP). In addition, the Commissioner is responsible for the development of a comprehensive fire incident reporting system. The Fire Commissioner supports volunteer recruitment and retention, firefighter safety, intervention programs dealing with juvenile fire-setters, and community safety education. 

The publications of the Office of the State Fire Commissioner contain newsletters, educational guides, and instructional handbooks. Selected topics from these publications include standards and procedures for various positions in the fire squad, firefighting terminology, and rescue service instructions. The bulk of the current material is dated from 2009 to present.