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‼️2025 flag football tournament ‼️BATTLE OF THE BADGES ! The Police Department  Will Be Involved  This Year
Districts involved are the 12th,15,18,19,22,24,25,35
Officers in those areas can reach out to them or message me directly.

Hello Everyone,

Thank you all for participating in the 2025 Flag Football Tournament. With your support, this event will be an incredible opportunity to unite agencies, engage with our community, and raise awareness about mental health among first responders.

Game Day:
📅 November 13, 2025
⏰ 0900 hrs – until (games typically finish by 1500–1600 hrs)
📍 Frankford Chargers Field – 4800 Ditman Street

The atmosphere will be a true tailgate experience: music by a live DJ, food trucks on-site,  Photo Booth and you’re welcome to bring your own cooler with beverages for you, your friends, and your family.

After Party:
Kensington Pub will host us after the games with discounted food, drinks, and great vibes.

🎥 A professional cameraman will also be capturing the day.

Draft Night:
The Fire Department will hold a citywide interdepartmental draft to bring stations together:
📅 October 2, 2025 – 6:00 PM
📍 Kensington Pub
All are welcome to attend and enjoy the night!

Sign-Ups & Rosters:
 • Registration is open now through October sketch for this year.

I am excited to see this event continue to grow, and I truly appreciate everyone’s commitment to making it a success.

SIGN UP LINK BELOW ⬇️ for FIRE DEPT MEMBERS 
https://form.jotform.com/252457283144054

When: Wednesday October 15th, 2025 @ 1300 Hrs

Where: E41 Station, 1201 N. 61st St

All current and former members of The Western Front

are invited to come out for our 10th annual Alumni

Luncheon. Bring stories to share and enjoy food and

drinks with familiar faces

Join us at the Station November 1st 2025 from 11am-3pm

• Alumni Luncheon for E53, L27, and M43
  For all past and present members
• LODD Plaque Dedication
  LODD (12/21/1920) for a true hero, FF.
  Ambrose Sherman, donated by Jack Oswald.
• Honor Wall Plaque Dedication for JOHN NARKIN'S E53 plaque
  Firefighter (6/10/96 to 6/7/05)
  Captain (1/13/16 to 5/26/17)

Please RSVP to Engine 53

SAVE THE DATE - SEPTEMBER 27 - LOCAL 22 HEALTH PLAN HEALTH FAIR

WHERE - CANNSTATTER'S - 9130 ACADEMY RD

TIMES - 12:00 NOON  - 3;00PM For more information see attached flyer

Promotional Prep- Company Officer Seminar

2 DAY SEMINAR OFFERED SEPT 18-19 & SEPT 24-25

See attached flyer for details!

*see attached flyer

"IAFF22 Benefit Fund is moving to a new app. Log in to the old app. Follow the splash screen steps to get the new app, then delete the old one. The new app is called Local 22 Health Plan"

The new APP icon is the Health Plan logo instead of the VIVIKA logo.

Replacing the APP will count towards the FY26 Incentive.

Promotional Prep for Phila Fire Officer Candidates at PFOA: 2500 Lefevre Street, Phila., PA 

2 options available: 9/18 & 9/19 or 9/24 & 9/25...SEE ATTACHED FLYER FOR DETAILS!