The Allegheny County Fire Academy provides the highest level of training for fire, rescue, hazardous materials management, terrorism response, and certification programs to emergency response teams within the county and the region. Training is provided through a program of curriculum development and delivery, which meets Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and the National Fire Academy standards and accreditation criteria. Courses and field exercises designed to replicate real emergencies are necessary to ensure a competent, efficient, and effective emergency response organization.
The vision is to remain the premier Fire/Rescue/HAZMAT training facility within the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Through leadership, integrity, and discipline, those trained at the Allegheny County Fire Academy become leaders in the field of emergency services.