Mayor O'Connell's nomination of Fire Chief Efrain “Freddie” Agosto Jr. is confirmed by City Council.

Allentown Fire Chief Jim Wehr is retiring next month after completing nearly 27-years with the department.

Due to the rapid increase in COVID-19 case counts, the Allentown Fire Department is extending the permit period of childcare facilities and food establishments.

Allentown firefighter Jonathon Hammel is being honored as the 2020 Allentown Fire Fighter of the Year.

Children age 18 and under can pick-up a free meal at the Hibernia Fire Station every Friday from 3:00pm to 4:00pm beginning October 2. 

Eleven new firefighters will be on the job in the Allentown Fire Department.

The Allentown Fire Department is saying thank you to End Game Marketing Solutions of Bethlehem for the donation of 50 face masks.

The Allentown Health Bureau and Allentown Fire Department are extending the license and permit periods of food and childcare establishments with licenses or permits due to expire this month.

The Allentown Fire Department is extending the permit period of childcare facilities and food establishments with permits expiring in March or April.

Allentown City Council has voted to confirm Jim Wehr as chief of the Allentown Fire Department.