Source: US State of Pennsylvania
April 21, 2025 – Pittsburgh, PA
ADVISORY – PITTSBURGH – Governor Shapiro to Visit Mt. Lebanon Fire Department to Discuss Proposed Investments to Support Firefighters
Governor Josh Shapiro will visit the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department to discuss his Administration’s commitment to investing in and supporting Pennsylvania’s first responders and firefighters – outlining key proposals in his 2025-26 proposed budget aimed at strengthening fire companies throughout the Commonwealth, including a new $30 million grant program to help fire companies purchase life-saving equipment, recruit and retain firefighters, and meet their unique needs.
As the Governor and his family witnessed firsthand, Pennsylvania’s professional and volunteer firefighters continue their heroic efforts to respond to crises – running towards danger to keep people safe.
WHO:
Governor Josh Shapiro
Mt. Lebanon Fire Chief Kurt Christofel
Ralph Sicuro, President, Pittsburgh Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1
Congressman Chris Deluzio
County Executive Sara Innamorato
Senator Wayne Fontana
Representative Dan Miller
WHEN:
Monday, April 21, 2025 at 1:00 PM
*Press conference live stream to follow a tour of fire department, approx. 1:20 PM
WHERE:
Mt. Lebanon Public Safety Building
555 Washington Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15228
LIVE STREAM:
pacast.com/live/gov
governor.pa.gov/live/
RSVP:
Press who are interested in attending must RSVP with the names and phone numbers for each member of their team to ra-gvgovpress@pa.gov.