1 Volunteer
Every day volunteer professionals work side-by-side with career staff to save lives, protect property, and forge ties with the community. More info...
2 Pay Online
Pay your private fire alarm permit, operational permit, or plans review on line with a credit or debit card. Pay Now
3 Open Burning
Information regarding the Allegheny County Health Department Regulations for outdoor burning and recreational fires. More Info...
4 2018 Report
The 2018 Annual Report highlights the department's activities and performance in 2018. Read more...
ABOUT US
The Municipality of Mt. Lebanon, located on the southern border of the City of Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, is served by a combination fire department consisting of 17 career and 50 volunteer fire fighters serving a population of approximately 33,000. The Municipality spans 6.2 square miles consisting of mostly residential and commercial properties. The fire department operates out of a single fire station with three engines, a ladder truck, a rescue truck, a mobile command unit, a collapse rescue trailer, and four squads. The department responds to approximately 1,700 calls annually and participates in over 1,000 hours of community-related activities. read more...
Internationally Accredited Agency
Mt. Lebanon Fire Department achieved “Accredited Agency" status from the Commission on Fire Accreditation International (CFAI) in 2012, and was re-accredited in 2017. CFAI is dedicated to assisting fire and emergency service agencies achieve organizational and professional excellence.
Mt. Lebanon is one of only 200 fire agencies in the United States and Canada to achieve this elite status, recognized worldwide as a measure of excellence. The accreditation is the result of years of effort by Fire Chief Nick Sohyda and the department’s career and volunteer staff.
“This achievement validates our commitment to continuous improvement and superior service delivery in a highly efficient and cost effective manner,” Sohyda said. “To know we were evaluated against national standards and internationally recognized best management practices should assure residents that our department is among the most professional in the country.” read more...