Fire suppression and fire and emergency response

Rescue services which include both vehicle and tactical/technical rescue

Emergency medical response

Hazardous materials or hazardous conditions first response

Professional Qualifications Board certified personnel certified at various levels including Firefighter, Rescue Technician, Driver/Operator, and Fire Service Instructor

4 total accredited and certified fire service instructors within the Fire Bureau, two of which are career staff and local 955 members.

All paid Bureau of Fire staff hold medical certification to a minimum of First Responder, with many certified as E.M.T., and two certified as Paramedic.

A certified Advanced Life Support fire engine certified by the PA Department of Health

A certified Heavy Rescue unit, certified by the PA Department of Health

Code inspection and code enforcement service, as per the PA Uniform Construction Code and the International Code Council “I” codes.

Inspection and enforcement of The ICC Building Code, Fire Code, Property Maintenance Code, and Existing Building Code to name a few. All “I” codes are enforced verbatim.

Building plans review

New occupancy inspections

Annual inspections including fire safety, and code compliance inspections

Conducting fire drills

Conducting Public Fire Education and Fire Prevention programs for all ages

Assisting the public with fire evacuation plans, fire emergency plans, and other hazard mitigation plans

Juvenile Fire Setter Intervention program

Assisting Emergency Management personnel with natural or man made disasters

Numerous types of non emergency public service details