Mount Lebanon Fire Department
Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Mount Lebanon Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County), with 1 station and 60 total personnel. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
- 60
- Total personnel
- 1
- Stations
- -
- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
(35/dept)
of 1,664 PA depts
staffing density
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- MOSTLY VOLUNTEER
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- County
- Allegheny County
- FDID
- 02198
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2017 | EMW2016FO03114 | $267,273 |
| 2017 | EMW-2017-FO-05521 | $164,091 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
Staffing vs the Pennsylvania average
How Mount Lebanon Fire Department's personnel count compares to the typical department in Pennsylvania. It is larger than 76% of the 1,664 reporting departments statewide.
- Stations
- 1
- State fire deaths/yr
- 115
- PA departments
- 2,427
What This Data Tells You About Mount Lebanon Fire Department
Mount Lebanon Fire Department operates as a Volunteer department in Pittsburgh, within Allegheny County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports 60 total personnel, 1 station, no truck inventory reported. EMS capability is listed as active.
Benchmarking against the state gives this profile context. Pennsylvania has 2,427 registered fire departments and 85,879 total personnel, averaging roughly 35 staff per department. Mount Lebanon Fire Department runs 71% above that state average, signalling a larger-than-typical crew likely tied to denser population or higher call volume. The state records about 73,800 fires, 115 fire deaths, and 67% volunteer coverage each year, which shapes training, funding priorities, and mutual-aid patterns felt at every department in the state.
Federal investment further defines this department's trajectory: Mount Lebanon Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $431,364 through the AFG and SAFER programs, money typically spent on PPE, SCBA, training, and hiring or retaining career staff.
Frequently Asked Questions
How many firefighters does Mount Lebanon Fire Department have? ▼
Mount Lebanon Fire Department has 60 total personnel according to HIFLD data. This is 71% above the Pennsylvania average of 35 per department.
Does Mount Lebanon Fire Department provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Mount Lebanon Fire Department provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Mount Lebanon Fire Department operate? ▼
Mount Lebanon Fire Department operates 1 fire station.
What type of fire department is Mount Lebanon Fire Department? ▼
Mount Lebanon Fire Department is a Volunteer department serving Allegheny County, PA. Volunteer departments rely on community members who serve without full-time compensation.
Has Mount Lebanon Fire Department received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Mount Lebanon Fire Department has received 2 FEMA grants totaling $431,364 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2017.
How many fire departments are in Pennsylvania? ▼
Pennsylvania has 2,427 fire departments with 85,879 total personnel. 67% are volunteer departments.
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