Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS

09/14/2026

Station Showcase – Medic Stations 1 and 11

In the City of Pittsburgh, the Bureau of Emergency Medical Services staffs 14 stations strategically located throughout Pittsburgh's neighborhoods.

Over the next few months, we will be highlighting the stations, apparatus, and crews that make up daily operations at Pittsburgh EMS!

Medics 1 and 11 are stationed in the city's Homewood neighborhood on Dallas Avenue at a dual medic station. This station is home to four paramedics each shift, staffing two Ford F-550 Paramedic Rescue Ambulances.

In addition to Homewood, this station serves Squirrel Hill, Lincoln-Lemington, East Hills, East Liberty, Point Breeze, and Highland Park.

09/14/2026

09/14/2026

This weekend, Pittsburgh EMS staffed Acrisure Stadium on both Saturday and Sunday for the weekend's football games.

On Saturday, for Pitt vs. Central Florida, our team of 20 paramedics and emergency medical technicians responded to 27 emergency calls, resulting in 7 patients being transported to area hospitals.

On Sunday, for the Steelers vs. Falcons game, our team of 26 paramedics and emergency medical technicians responded to 64 emergency calls, resulting in 13 patients being transported to area hospitals.

All patients transported over both days were in stable condition, with the largest number of calls being for heat-related illnesses.

Special thanks to our regional partners Rostraver EMS, Mon Valley EMS, Butler EMS, and Eastern Area Prehospital Services who provided transport ambulances to support stadium operations throughout the weekend.

09/11/2026

Today, the Pittsburgh Bureau of EMS observes the 25th anniversary of September 11, 2001.

On that tragic day, thousands of innocent lives were lost, including 343 members of the FDNY/EMS and 23 members of the NYPD who made the ultimate sacrifice in service of others.

Twenty-five years later, we remember, we honor, and we will never forget.

September 11, 2001

We will never forget.

09/11/2026

Check out the Pittsburgh EMS Week-in-Review for August 30 - September 5!

09/10/2026

River Rescue proudly supported Sharing and Caring Inc. during their annual boat ride event on the Gateway Clipper for hospitalized and recovering veterans from all over the tri-state area.

Working alongside countless dedicated volunteers, our crews provided medical support.

We are deeply grateful for our veterans. Thank you for your service!

09/09/2026

Beyond the Badge: Paramedic Michelle “Chelle” Salisbury

Salisbury was raised in the Beltzhoover neighborhood of Pittsburgh and began her career in EMS in 1999. She has been with Pittsburgh EMS for nine and a half years, initially joining the department's first "Welcome Back" EMT class in 2017. During her time as an EMT, she was stationed at Ambulance 46 in the West End, and she is currently assigned to Medic 9 while preparing to transition to her next post at Medic 3.

Interesting Facts:
▪ "I am a mother of three."
▪ "In my spare time, I love to bake. I even won awards for baking while in college. While I am actually pretty terrible at making cookies, cakes and pies are my specialty."
▪ "I love cats! I have an obsession with capybaras, which, unfortunately, we are not allowed to own within the city limits."
▪ "I am a SpongeBob fanatic. As Patrick Star says, 'When in doubt, pinky out!'"
▪ "I am the oldest of 10. Yes 10!!!"

Do you want to nominate someone for a future Beyond the Badge spotlight? Let us know in the comments section.

09/08/2026

EMS Tool Tuesday: EMS Medical Carts

This month, our crews will be busy keeping players and fans safe at large-scale sporting and community events throughout Pittsburgh.

At a large facility like Acrisure Stadium, responding to emergencies and moving patients on foot is simply too time-consuming. To ensure a rapid response, we deploy specialized medical carts stationed strategically throughout the stadium interior and directly on the field. These carts provide immediate care at the scene and quickly transport patients to the exterior of the stadium to meet up with an ambulance crew.

These medical carts carry the exact same advanced life support equipment found on a standard ambulance, allowing for fast response times and prompt, lifesaving care.

We also deploy these carts for major civic events like the Pittsburgh Marathon and Picklesburgh, where dense crowds create impassable barriers for traditional ambulances, but can easily be navigated by our agile cart crews.

09/04/2026

City of Pittsburgh crews have been working around the clock in response to last night’s severe weather. With more rain expected, please use caution and safe practices:

➡️ Don’t drive or walk through standing water!
➡️ Heed all barriers!
➡️ Immediately report downed power lines and emergencies to 911 - do not touch downed lines!

Read more about the City’s storm response here: https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/PAPITT/bulletins/4287440