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VIDEO: Building a Fire Resilient Philadelphia – A Conversation on Prevention, Preparedness & Partnership

October 05, 2026

Ahead of Fire Prevention Week 2026, Philadelphia Fire Commissioner Jeffrey Thompson and American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania CEO Jennifer Graham sat down to discuss their vision for a fire-resilient City of Philadelphia.

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