The Philadelphia Fire Department (PFD) provides fire protection and emergency medical services (EMS) for the City of Philadelphia, operating as the largest and busiest fire department in Pennsylvania. Established in 1871, the PFD responds to over 1,000 incidents daily, with about 80% of calls related to EMS, making its EMS division one of the busiest in the country. Services include fire suppression, specialized units for airports and the port, fire investigation, public education, and a Fire Communications Center within the 911 system.