Pittsburgh Fire Fighters

10/15/2026

🎅 Sensory Santa returns Nov. 28–29 at The Westin Pittsburgh! Registration is now open to public safety families! 🎄🚒

The Westin Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Pittsburgh Public Safety Department

10/13/2026

10/11/2026

Things heated up during Week 7 of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Citizens Fire Academy. Participants experienced live flashover training at the Allegheny County Fire Academy and learned proper fire extinguisher techniques, gaining firsthand insight into the challenges firefighters face every day.

10/10/2026

🧥❄️ COATS FOR KIDS – WINTER COAT GIVEAWAY! ❄️ 🧥

The Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Foundation is helping keep kids warm this winter! Join us for our FREE Winter Coat Giveaway!

📅 Saturday, November 14, 2026
⏰ 10 AM – 2 PM
📍 Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Local No. 1 Union Hall
120 Flowers Ave., Pittsburgh, PA 15207

🧒 Coats available for children in grades K–5. Children must be present to receive a coat. Select sizes available while supplies last!

👏 Special thanks to MSA for proudly sponsoring this event!

10/05/2026

🚒 Engine 16 in the Community! 🧯

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire Engine 16 had a great time visiting with the students of Hope Academy in Wilkinsburg! Firefighters gave the kids an up-close look at the engine, introduced them to some of our equipment, and talked about the important work firefighters do every day.

We always enjoy opportunities to connect with the next generation! 👨‍🚒❤️🚒

10/03/2026

Today, the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire welcomed members of the Citizens Fire Academy for hands-on training focused on Hazardous Materials response.

Participants worked with Engine 37, the HazMat Spill Truck, and Fireboat 1, learning about the specialized equipment, operations, and tactics used during both land and water based hazardous materials incidents.

A great opportunity to get an up-close look at the training, equipment, and capabilities of Pittsburgh’s firefighters! 🚒⚓️🔥

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire

10/02/2026

Congratulations to Chief Mat Davis on his appointment as Fire Chief of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire!

Pittsburgh Fire Fighters IAFF Local No. 1 looks forward to working collaboratively with Chief Davis to strengthen our department, support our firefighters, and continuing to provide the exceptional public service the residents and visitors of Pittsburgh deserve.

Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire City of Pittsburgh Pittsburgh Public Safety Department Corey O'Connor

10/01/2026

🎀 THINK PINK & SHOW YOUR SUPPORT! 🎀

Our Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Breast Cancer Awareness gear is available now! Grab a pink T-shirt or crewneck sweatshirt and wear it proudly while supporting the Pittsburgh Fire Fighters Foundation. 💗🚒

⏰ DON’T WAIT — PRESALE ENDS FRIDAY, OCTOBER 2ND!

🛍️ Order yours today:
https://www.unionmerch.us/collections/pghfire1

Wear Pink. Support the Cause. Support Pittsburgh Fire Fighters. 🎀

09/30/2026

As Pittsburgh faces significant financial pressures heading into the 2027 budget, City Controller Rachael Heisler makes an important point about where our priorities must remain:

“The city needs to focus deliberately on core services: our exceptional public safety, our parks that attract and retain families, our public works teams that keep neighborhoods clean, and our infrastructure that helps connect us to each other.”

No matter how difficult the budget decisions become, public safety and the core services Pittsburgh residents depend on every day must remain a priority.

https://triblive.com/local/heisler-warns-pittsburghs-27-budget-faces-witches-brew-of-pressures/

Pittsburgh Controller Rachael Heisler on Tuesday released projections showing a small revenue dip for the cash-strapped city next year, even as she cautioned that its budget could be impacted by foreign wars, a potential Major League Baseball lockout and other factors beyond local officials’ c...