The Kingston Fire Department, led by Chief Frank Guido, is a vital combination department in Kingston, PA, comprising 32 career firefighters and around 30 active volunteers. Notably, 27 firefighters are dual certified as Pennsylvania Department of Health Paramedics, enabling the department to offer advanced life support (ALS) emergency medical services alongside fire and rescue operations.
Operating from a central station, the department collaborates with Kingston Fireman’s Community Ambulance to provide modern ALS equipment and services to the community. Additionally, it forms part of the Luzerne County Technical Rescue Team and has functionally consolidated with the Forty Fort Fire Department since 2009, enhancing resources and services for Kingston and Forty Fort Borough.
Committed to rapid response, the department maintains a four-minute dispatch-to-on-scene time and boasts an ISO Class 3 rating. In 2021 alone, they handled over 5,000 service requests, underscoring their dedication to exceptional training, education, and service delivery. The hiring process for career staff aligns with the Civil Service Commission’s stringent guidelines, ensuring qualified and skilled personnel enhance the department's capabilities.
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