Allegheny County Emergency Services

05/27/2026

Welcome to this week’s ACES Report!
Here’s what’s been happening in Allegheny County Emergency Services for the week of May 17th through May 23rd.

Our 9-1-1 Center answered a total of 33,169 calls, including 24,620 police calls, 2,539 fire calls, and 6,010 EMS calls.

The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated nine fires during the week.

At the Fire Academy, one class was held during the week, with seven students completing and passing the Interior Firefighter course.

From Emergency Management, staff participated in regional fire department meetings, assisted with training at the Fire Academy, and hosted both the Western PA Career Fire Chiefs Meeting and the EMS Council Meeting. EMA also conducted an LEPC walkthrough at Gordon Food Service and completed the Beaver Valley EOC dry run exercise.

Thanks for watching this ACES Report. Remember plan, prepare, prevent and stay safe.

05/26/2026

❗️REMINDER❗️

Upcoming Blood Drive

Hosted by the Allegheny County Police Department and Allegheny County Emergency Services at the Public Safety Training Campus.

Location: Gymnasium
700 W Ridge Rd, McCandless
Date: Thursday, May 28
Time: 12:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Your donation can help save lives.

05/26/2026

Allegheny County Emergency Services, alongside City of Pittsburgh EMA, just wrapped up a presentation for an AARP group at Ebenezer Church in Pittsburgh about PEMA’s Preparing Together initiative.

These presentations help inform community members about ways they can prepare for emergencies, including completing an emergency preparedness booklet with important information such as medications, emergency contacts, and medical details.

Every step helps create a more prepared community when emergencies strike. Plan, prepare, prevent, and stay safe!

05/25/2026

Flash Flood Warning including Allison Park PA, Franklin Park PA and Glenshaw PA until 12:00 AM EDT.

05/22/2026

A Flood Watch is in effect for Allegheny County from 5:00 pm today through 2:00 pm Saturday.

Flooding is possible, especially in low-lying areas. Turn around, don’t drown.

To prepare:
• Monitor water levels
• Never drive through flooded roadways
• Move to higher ground if necessary

For emergencies, call 9‑1‑1.

Safety tips & general info: https://www.alleghenycounty.us/Government/Police-and-Emergency-Services/Emergency-Services/Safety-Tips

05/21/2026

Last month, at the Giant Eagle in Greenfield, our 9-1-1 TCOs, a Good Samaritan, Giant Eagle employees, and response agencies from the City of Pittsburgh were involved in a sudden cardiac arrest save.

With the help of our TCOs’ instructions, CPR was performed and, with the aid of responding agencies, the patient survived.

Last night, those involved were recognized for their lifesaving efforts and were able to meet the patient they helped save. What a great way to honor EMS Week!

TCO: Valerie Franciscus
EMS Dispatcher: Kelly Kirschner
Fire Dispatcher: Laura Rohosky
Police Dispatchers: Patsy Conte and Jasmine Abram

05/20/2026

Welcome to this week’s ACES Report!
Here’s what’s been happening in Allegheny County Emergency Services the week of May 10th through May 16th.

Our 9-1-1 Center answered a total of 31,366 calls, including 23,397 police calls, 2,328 fire calls, and 5,641 EMS calls. We also welcomed our newest class of 9-1-1 trainees as they begin their careers in public safety.

The Fire Marshal’s Office investigated five fires during the week.

At the Fire Academy, three classes were held during the week, including Interior Firefighter, AHA Heartsaver First Aid/CPR/AED and Basic Life Support, with a total of 44 students in attendance.

From Emergency Management, staff supported the Beaver Valley exercise at South Park, assisted with classes at the Fire Academy, and the Hazardous Materials Medical Response Team completed EMS recertification training.

Thanks for watching this ACES Report. Remember plan, prepare, prevent and stay safe.

05/20/2026

It's the LAW! Move Over, Slow Down.

See emergency lights ahead?

Eyes up. 👁️⬆️
Phone down. 🤳⬇️
Move over. 🚘⬅️

— with PA State Police, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation (PennDOT), Pennsylvania Turnpike, Pennsylvania Office of the State Fire Commissioner, Pennsylvania Department of Health

05/18/2026

In honor of National EMS Week, we want to thank every emergency medical worker throughout Allegheny County and beyond.

This week, please take a few minutes to thank an emergency medical service worker, not just here in the county, but throughout Pennsylvania and across the country. Every day, they perform lifesaving work to protect and serve our communities.

Thank you for all that you do!