City of Washington Fire Department IAFF Local 2218

City Fire offers our deepest condolences to the Washington School District and Wash High. We stand with our friends and partners in this time of grief. To the school district and it’s families, if the Washington Fire Department and Local 2218 can help in any way, please call fire headquarters.

Today, we would like to say congratulations, and welcome back to city firefighters, Hoseman Chad Wehr, and Hoseman Matt Lascola who are graduating from the 65th HACC Career Fire Academy in Harrisburg. Congrats brothers!

City Fire would like to congratulate Captain George McMullen on his retirement. Capt. McMullen, WFD badge 31, served the City of Washington since 1996, and is retiring after 25 years of service. Congrats and good luck!

Special thanks to Shop n’ Save and Four Star Pizza for providing water and food to crews handling last night’s multi alarm fire in the city. Your donations were very much appreciated.

Deepest condolences to the Washington Street Department and the Thomas family.

City fire would like congratulate Ron Sicchitano on his retirement from Washington County Department of Public Safety. Ron had been a valuable partner in concerns of City public safety, assisting in both training, and incident mitigation over the years. Good luck Ron!

JP is a consummate professional and a true friend of the Washington Fire Department. We’re proud to work along side him.

City Fire would like to welcome back Hoseman Donny Scholz, who is returning to work after serving in Afghanistan as a member of the United States Airforce. Thank you for your service, and welcome home!

Due to an increase in Covid-19 cases locally, the City of Washington Fire department will be suspending all in person fire prevention / training activities indefinitely. If you have a training event scheduled you will be contacted in the coming days. Sorry for the inconvenience.

The City of Washington Fire Department is a collection point for The United States Marine Corps Reserve 2020 Toys for Tots drive. New packaged toys may be dropped off at City Fire headquarters at 45 W. Wheeling Street or the Tylerdale Fire Station at 198 E. Wylie ave. Due to Covid-19 please knock and speak with an on duty firefighter who will assist in your drop off.

Local 2218 would like to congratulate the nurses of West Penn Hospital for organizing, joining the SEIU Healthcare Alliance Local 1199p. The nurses are ensuring that patient care is provided at the highest levels by securing collective bargaining rights and protecting their futures.