Annually, the fire department conducts its Citizen Fire Academy with the purpose of enhancing and developing citizen awareness and understanding of the fire department’s role in the community. Lasting nine consecutive weeks, the academy’s goal is to improve the overall working relationship of citizens and firefighters by forming a partnership for a safer community.

The Mission of the Citizen Fire Academy is to enhance the relationship between the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department and the citizens of Mt. Lebanon, by creating a well-informed cross section of individuals from our community.  Citizen Fire Academy instructors convey information about the Department and the fire service, in general, in a highly competent and professional manner through a series of classroom lectures, facility tours, demonstrations, and practical evolutions.

A typical academy course outline includes an overview of the Department, a station tour, personal protective equipment demonstration and distribution, vehicle extrication, technical rescue, hazardous materials, engine and truck company operations, fire prevention, and emergency management.

The next Citizen’s Fire Academy will begin in September of 2012.  Check back or call the fire department form more information.