Fire Department

McKeesport Fire Department is a career fire department responding to emergencies within the city of McKeesport. The department consists of 20 full-time firefighters, 12 part-time firefighters, one city electrician, and the Chief.
McKeesport Fire Department poses next to fire truck
In addition to emergency response, the McKeesport Fire Department provides inspection services, fire safety training, and youth fire prevention programs. The department maintains a fire safety trailer that is used for community days and other public events.

Reservations


To book the smoke house or a Fire Department presentation, submit a request to the Fire Department.

Annual Statistics (2015)


Type of Call
 Number
Fire (Building/Other)
 122
False Alarms
  251
Good Intent Calls
   84
Hazardous Conditions
 174
Over pressure/Rupture    3
Rescue 290
Service Calls (gas calls, smoke investigations, police assists)
 405
Unclassified/Special Incidents
   22
Weather    5
Total 1,356