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Altoona Fire Department 1
Altoona, PA · Blair County
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Department careers page ↗The Altoona Fire Department is the primary emergency response agency for the City of Altoona, Pennsylvania, operating out of four stations positioned across the city: Station 1 on Washington Avenue, Station 2 on North 2nd Street, Station 3 on Crawford Avenue, and Station 4 on 6th Avenue. This multi-station layout allows the department to cover the city's neighborhoods with layered response coverage for fire, medical, and hazard calls.
Beyond emergency response, the department runs a set of community-facing prevention programs, including fire safety education, a Juvenile Firesetters Program, smoke alarm installation assistance, and commercial fire safety inspections tied to permits such as fireworks displays, open burning, and tent/temporary structures. This dual focus on suppression readiness and public education reflects a department that treats prevention as core to its mission alongside response.
Day-to-day operations are led by Fire Chief Adam Free and Deputy Fire Chief Michael Hawksworth, supported by an administrative team based at the department's Washington Avenue station.
MissionThe Fire Department's primary function is to protect the citizens of Altoona from a wide range of hazards
Fire Department job openings, when available, are posted alongside other City of Altoona positions on the city's Employment Opportunities page rather than on a fire-department-specific careers page.
Does the Altoona Fire Department have open firefighter positions?
The Fire Department does not maintain a separate careers page; any open positions are posted on the City of Altoona's general Employment Opportunities page under City Info, or you can contact the department directly.
How many fire stations does Altoona have?
The Altoona Fire Department operates four stations across the city: Station 1 (1319 Washington Avenue), Station 2 (515 North 2nd Street), Station 3 (530 Crawford Avenue), and Station 4 (3960 6th Avenue).
What services does the Altoona Fire Department provide?
The department responds to fires, medical emergencies, vehicle accidents, and hazmat incidents, and also runs prevention programs such as fire safety inspections, education programs, and a Juvenile Firesetters Program.
How do I contact the Altoona Fire Department?
The department can be reached at 814-949-2230 (fax 814-949-2245), or through the contact form on the City of Altoona website.