April 21, 2025 - Mt. Lebanon, PA

ADVISORY - In Visit to Mt. Lebanon Fire Department, Governor Shapiro Highlights Plan to Increase State Support for Pennsylvania Firefighters

Governor Josh Shapiro visited the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department to thank first responders for their work and highlight key proposals in his 2025-26 proposed budget aimed at strengthening fire companies and preventing disasters before they happen.

In the face of significant danger, Pennsylvania's professional and volunteer firefighters continue to rise to the challenge and protect our communities, responding to more calls even as their ranks decline. That's why the Governor is continuing to advocate for more state support to help firefighters get the equipment, personnel, and resources they need to build safer communities for all Pennsylvanians.

Governor Shapiro has witnessed firsthand how firefighters run towards danger to keep us safe. Last week, the Governor and the First Family joined Chef Robert Irvine and the Robert Irvine Foundation at Harrisburg Bureau of Fire Station 1 to thank the firefighters who responded to the arson attack at the Governor's Residence. He also visited and talked to firefighters at Bethlehem Fire Department in Lehigh County.



List of Speakers:
Mt. Lebanon Fire Chief Kurt Christofel
Governor Josh Shapiro
Ralph Sicuro, President, Pittsburgh Fire Fighters, IAFF Local 1
Lieutenant Governor Austin Davis
Congressman Chris Deluzio
Allegheny County Executive Sara Innamorato
Senator Wayne Fontana
Representative Dan Miller
Representative Abigail Salisbury

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