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Professionally Staffed by Volunteers Since 1942
Since 1942, the Berkeley Hills Fire Company has proudly served Ross Township and neighboring communities as a 100% volunteer fire department. Responding on over 2,000 runs annually, Company 247 staffs apparatus 24/7/365 to ensure prompt emergency response and the highest quality of service. We are one of the busiest fire companies in Allegheny County, serving the McKnight Road corridor, Ross Park Mall, various other heavy commercial areas, residential neighborhoods, and more. Learn more about Berkeley Hills.
Our Mission
As one of the busiest all-volunteer fire departments in Allegheny County, Company 247 is committed to providing rapid, reliable emergency response, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Beyond emergency calls, we strengthen community safety by offering CPR and First Aid classes, fire safety presentations, and community events.
Community Resources
In addition to responding to emergency incidents, we conduct public education demonstrations, participate in fundraising activities, provide support for public events, teach CPR and First Aid classes, and offer a range of other support services. Our members participate in numerous regional fire schools, state certification courses, college-level courses, and National Fire Academy courses to provide you the best fire service and resources in the North Hills.
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AFC. LONG GRADUATES STATE FIRE ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
Company 247 would like to congratulate Assistant Fire Chief Kenny Long (along with two chiefs from Seville) on their graduation from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy’s Suppression Instructor Development Program!
COMPANY 247 RUNS FIRST DUE TO HOUSE FIRE ON BOX 253
Just after 3am this morning, The North Hills Engine Company and both Squads responded on Box 253-001 with 7 volunteers to a reported house on fire. Engine 247 arrived first
ENGINE 247 RUNS HOUSE FIRE IN COMPANY 191’S AREA
Yesterday morning, Box 191-001 was dispatched for the reported oven on fire in Millvale. Engine 247 arrived simultaneously with the first due engine to find a single family house with
AFC. LONG GRADUATES STATE FIRE ACADEMY INSTRUCTOR PROGRAM
Company 247 would like to congratulate Assistant Fire Chief Kenny Long (along with two chiefs from Seville) on their graduation from the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy’s Suppression Instructor Development Program!
COMPANY 247 RUNS FIRST DUE TO HOUSE FIRE ON BOX 253
Just after 3am this morning, The North Hills Engine Company and both Squads responded on Box 253-001 with 7 volunteers to a reported house on fire. Engine 247 arrived first
ENGINE 247 RUNS HOUSE FIRE IN COMPANY 191’S AREA
Yesterday morning, Box 191-001 was dispatched for the reported oven on fire in Millvale. Engine 247 arrived simultaneously with the first due engine to find a single family house with