bellevue borough fire department
The fire department consists of three Lieutenants who are responsible for driving, operating, and maintaining the Borough’s fire apparatus as well as fighting fires and performing vehicle and rope rescues.
The firefighters work in shifts consisting of 24 hours on duty and 48 hours off duty. On February 1, 2000 the fire department became part of the International Association of Fire Fighters as Local 4014. Since joining the union the department has participated in helping collect donations for MDA with the fill the boot campaign. The department has also worked with the North Hills Community Outreach to collect toys for underprivileged children so that these wonderful kids would have presents to open on Christmas morning.
The fire department works side by side with the Columbia Hose Hook and Ladder Company No.1, a volunteer fire company comprised of over 20 volunteers. Together the fire department and the volunteer fire company provide the fire suppression and rescue functions for the borough as Station 108, assigned by the County of Allegheny.
The fire department responds to over 350 fire calls each year. The fire department provides mutual aid into several other communities including the Boroughs of Avalon, Ben Avon, Ben Avon Heights and Emsworth as well as several Ross Township fire districts.
In December of 2008 the firefighters were appointed as Fire Marshals. The Fire Marshal’s office is responsible for conducting fire inspections, fire investigations, fire prevention programs, and trying to mitigate fire hazards for the Borough.
