The Sharon Fire Department is a career, all-hazards fire department providing emergency services to the City of Sharon and surrounding communities from a single fire station located within the city. The department consists of a Fire Chief, Deputy Fire Chief, four Captains, four Lieutenants, twenty career firefighters serving in both full-time and part-time roles, one Fire Inspector, and two civilian employees assigned to non-owner-occupied property and fire code inspection programs.
The mission of the Sharon Fire Department is to protect life, property, and the environment through the delivery of prompt and skillful fire suppression and rescue services, hazardous materials mitigation, disaster management, public education, fire prevention programs, and fire code enforcement.
In addition to emergency response operations, the department places a strong emphasis on training, professional development, fire prevention, and community risk reduction. Department personnel regularly participate in advanced training programs and public education initiatives designed to improve operational readiness, enhance firefighter safety, and reduce risk throughout the community.
In 2025, the Sharon Fire Department responded to 962 calls for service, including structure fires, technical rescues, hazardous conditions, motor vehicle accidents, and medical emergencies. The department maintains an ISO Class 3 rating, holds Pennsylvania Participating Department Gold Level Certification, and operates using the nationally recognized Blue Card Incident Command system.
Through prevention, preparedness, and professional emergency response, the Sharon Fire Department remains committed to serving the community with pride, professionalism, and integrity.
