Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Pittsburgh, PA · Allegheny County
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is a fire department serving Pittsburgh, PA (Allegheny County), with personnel data not reported. The department also provides EMS services. Full equipment, coverage, and staffing data from HIFLD are below.
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- Total personnel
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- Stations
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- Fire trucks
- Yes
- EMS service
AFG / SAFER
Department Profile
- Type
- Location
- Pittsburgh, PA
- County
- Allegheny County
FEMA Grant History
| Year | Award | Amount |
|---|---|---|
| 2024 | EMW-2024-FG-06820 | $958,712.72 |
| 2022 | EMW-2022-FG-06512 | $269,954.54 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-05507 | $3,436,363.62 |
| 2021 | EMW-2021-FG-06693 | $280,000 |
| 2019 | EMW-2019-FG-11106 | $591,626 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FP-00274 | $904,761.04 |
| 2018 | EMW-2018-FO-05215 | $278,470.73 |
| 2016 | EMW2015FO05899 | $1,173,413 |
| 2014 | EMW2013FO03497 | $571,500 |
| 2009 | EMW-2009-FO-0987 | $526,355 |
Source: USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER) USAspending.gov (CFDA 97.044 AFG / 97.083 SAFER)
What This Data Tells You About Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire operates as a fire department in Pittsburgh, within Allegheny County, and the HIFLD and USFA records give a precise structural picture of its response capacity. The department reports unreported personnel, no station count on file, 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. Direct staffing comparisons are limited where personnel counts are not reported. 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: Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire has received 10 FEMA grants totaling $8,991,156.65 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 Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire have? ▼
Personnel data for Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is not available in the HIFLD database.
Does Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire provide EMS services? ▼
Yes, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire provides Emergency Medical Services (EMS) in addition to fire response.
How many fire stations does Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire operate? ▼
Station count data for Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is not available in the HIFLD database.
What type of fire department is Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire? ▼
Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire is a fire department serving Allegheny County, PA.
Has Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire received federal grants? ▼
Yes, Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire has received 10 FEMA grants totaling $8,991,156.65 through the AFG and SAFER programs. The most recent grant was in fiscal year 2024.
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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