Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire

06/12/2026

Pittsburgh Fire Career Showcase – Meet the firefighters who serve our city every day!

Join us for a family-friendly afternoon where you can experience interactive, behind the scenes activities, including:
🔥 Live Demonstrations
🔥 Medical Station: blood pressure + CPR
🔥 Specialty Units on display
🔥 Apparatus Showcase featuring engines, trucks, and rescue equipment

🍟Come hungry - local food trucks will be on site!

📅 Saturday, June 13, 2026
🕐 1:00 PM – 4:00 PM
📍 Police & Fire Training Academy, 1395 Washington Blvd, Pittsburgh PA 15206

🔗Learn more here: https://www.facebook.com/share/17YoB8boiX/

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06/12/2026

Pittsburgh EMS, Fire, and Police recently joined students, teachers, and families at Weil PreK-5’s Fun Day and Spring Hill K-5's Community Day.

First responders shared details about their responsibilities and gave children tours of ambulances, fire trucks, and police cars. The Safer Together Coordinator for Zone 2 also hosted a resource table packed with educational information and giveaways at the Weil event.

These events gave students valuable hands-on learning while helping first responders build positive community relationships before the school year ended.

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06/05/2026

The Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire held a promotions ceremony in Council Chambers as five members of the bureau advanced to the next stage in their careers.

Firefighters Cash Cortazzo and William Russell were promoted to lieutenant.

Lieutenants Stephen Williams and Joshua Colbert became captains.

Captain Kenneth Walz was promoted to the rank of battalion chief.

Assistant Chief of Fire Mat Davis opened the ceremony, followed by Public Safety Director Sheldon Williams, and finally Mayor Corey O’Connor who administered the Oath of Office.

Congratulations promotees!

06/03/2026

At approximately 7:00 a.m., the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was dispatched to the 3300 block of Webster Avenue in the Upper Hill neighborhood for a structure fire.

Upon arrival, firefighters encountered active flames coming from the third floor of the residence originating in a bedroom. The fire spread to the third floor of the residence next door. A second alarm was called at approximately 7:15. All residents were able to safely evacuate prior to the crew's arrival. The fire was under control by approximately 7:30 a.m.

One firefighter sustained a minor knee injury. Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS transported them to a local hospital in stable condition.

Three families have been displaced as a result of this incident. The American Red Cross Southeastern Pennsylvania was on scene to assist.

The Fire Investigation Unit is working to determine the cause of the fire.

05/27/2026