Editing Philadelphia (section)

====Firefighting====
{{main|Philadelphia Fire Department}}
The Philadelphia Fire Department provides [[fire protection]] and [[emergency medical services]] (EMS). The department's official mission is to protect public safety by quick and professional response to emergencies and the promotion of sound emergency prevention measures. This mandate encompasses all traditional [[Firefighting in the United States|firefighting]] functions, including fire suppression, with 60 engine companies and 30 ladder companies<ref>{{Cite web |url=https://www.phila.gov/phils/docs/inventor/graphics/agencies/a074.htm |title=Fire Department |website=www.phila.gov |access-date=June 14, 2019 |archive-date=February 17, 2019 |archive-url=https://web.archive.org/web/20190217152637/https://www.phila.gov/phils/Docs/Inventor/graphics/agencies/A074.htm |url-status=live }}</ref> as well as specialty and support units deployed throughout the city; specialized firefighting units for [[Philadelphia International Airport]] and the [[Port of Philadelphia]]; investigations conducted by the [[fire marshal]]'s office to determine the origins of fires and develop preventive strategies; [[Fire prevention|prevention]] programs to educate the public; and support services including research and planning, management of the fire communications center within the city's [[9-1-1|911]] system, and operation of the Philadelphia Fire Academy.