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Selection World Wide Web Link Accessible Emergency Information 
Website to assist at risk populations become prepared for all hazards
and promote the inclusion of persons with disabilities in emergency
preparedness and health related topics.
 
 
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Selection World Wide Web Icon FireVest Scholarship Program 
This program covers cost of tuition, books and fees. In exchange for earning a associate’s degree or certificate through CCAC, scholarship recipients commit to five years of service as a volunteer firefighter in Allegheny County. The scholarship program is open to current volunteer firefighters and new recruits residing in Allegheny County. FireVEST scholarship recipients have majored in programs such as Fire Science Administration, Criminal Justice & Criminology, Business Management, Nursing, Radiologic Technology and more.
 
Selection Insurance Tips - Weather-Related Disasters  
 
Selection Park Pass Program For Active Volunteer Firefighters and EMTs
 
Selection Free Smoke Alarms For Allegheny County Homeowners

Mission Statement

The Department of Emergency Services provides training, investigation services and emergency management response to disasters, catastrophes and municipal needs. This is accomplished with the 9-1-1 emergency response telecommunications network, emergency response teams, fire investigation units, fire code compliance and the fire training academy.

Administration
 Alvin Henderson, Acting Chief of Emergeny Services, Fire Marshall, Emergency Management CoordinatorDiane Depalma, Assistant Chief, Admin & SupportGary J. Thomas, Assistant Chief,  9-1-1 CommunicationsR. Scott Deutsch, Assistant Chief, Operations & TrainingClick on each Division for more informationSteven J. Wilharm, Manager -Emergency ManagementKnox T. Walk, Manager - Emergency MedialDonald Brucker, Chief Deputy - Fire Marshal OfficeBob Harvey, 9-1-1 Communications ManagerAl Wickline, Administrator - Fire Academy
For an up-to-the-minute look at
the National Weather Service Radar
for Allegheny County, click below.
For an up-to-the-minute look at the National Weather Service Radar for Allegheny County, click here!
Allegheny County is certified as
Storm Ready by the National
Weather Service. Click below.
Allegheny County is certified as Storm Ready by the National Weather Service. Click here for more information.