About Reading Fire Department

Fire Chief: James Stoudt

815 Washington Street, Suite 1-41
Reading, PA 19601-3690
Phone: 610-655-6080
Fax: 610-655-6395
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The personnel of the Reading Fire Department proudly carry out the true meaning of tradition, known by their fire service across the country. These brave men and women accept the challenges of today and are poised to meet the challenges of the future.

Our Vision

To provide exemplary fire and rescue service contributing to the vitality of our community.

Our Mission

Dedicated to preserving life and property through fire suppression and pre-hospital medical care activities, fire prevention, public outreach, and emergency planning.

Our Values

Respect ♦ Communication ♦ Accountability ♦ Transparency ♦ Integrity

Our Goals

• To ensure Department readiness and leadership development.
• To reduce the number of fires and the cascading effects of these events.
• To increase the safety to the members of the Department.
• To reflect the community we serve by successfully recruiting a diverse workforce.

Our Objectives

• Enhance our abilities by pre-incident planning, training, and professional development.
• Use emerging technologies to effectively deliver the appropriate level of service.
• Ensure health and wellness by collaborating with local health & fitness entities.
• Broadening our scope of service by reaching all segments of the community through outreach.

Administration

The Department is managed by the Fire Chief, with duties delegated to First Deputy Chiefs. This management team, along with the Administrative Officer, provides administrative controls for the Department. The team also conducts the activities of planning, controlling, operating, billing and staffing to achieve the Goals of the Organization.