City of Clairton Volunteer Fire Department


City of Clairton Volunteer Fire Department
In 1987, City Council of Clairton asked Cheif of Jefferson 885 VFD John Lattanzi to become the Fire Chief for the City of Clairton. Chief Lattanzi accepted and was appointed in January 1988. His goal was to develop a volunteer fire department to assist the paid firefighters. He acheived this task with the assistance of other VFD's, grants from the Council of Governments and donations. So, on April 25, 1988 the Clairton Volunteer Fire Department was erected. Soon he was given another challenge to develop adequate EMS coverage of both Clairton and Glassport. Equipped with a strategic plan, Chief Lattanzi secured an agreement with Lifestar and volunteers to provide EMS coverage to Clairton residents. Due to unforseen circumstances, the contract was terminated. In 1996 when the contract was up for renewal, a proposal submitted by the Fire Chief and Medical Director was passed by City Council. This proposal would allow the Fire Department to have the entire city contract for EMS services.
 
Today the Fire and EMS department has grown employing 40 EMT's and paramedics providing Clairton with 24 hour coverage per day and Glassport 16 hours per day. In order to meet Federal and State guidelines, each member of the department must be certified in both Firefighter and EMS training. In 2004, the Fire Department answered 243 calls and EMS 3425 calls between the Clairton and Glassport Base. The City Council of Clairton along with the Fire Chief remain dedicated to the volunteers assuring adequate training and the purchase or donation of new equipment. The Fire Department along with EMS have a fleet of 14 pieces of equipment utilized for Rescue, Haz-mat,Scuba and First Responders. The newest equipment purchased was a new Aerial Tower in order to provide assistance to the Larger buildings located within the city. These departments are also involved in numerous community projects, parades, competitions and fundraising activities. To date they have won several awards for Best Rescue, Best Aerial and Best Appearing Company. One of their biggest events in Clairton is their Annual Fair and Fireman's Parade which usually occurs in late August.

Demolition of Blighted Properties


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Blighted properties are those properties in the city limits that have suffered severe deterioration due to the lack of adequate care. Often Blighted properties are abandoned by home owners, have suffered structural damage and/or the home owners are deceased. Therefore, those properties must first be reported to Code Enforcement. The City of Clairton has demolished close to 400 blighted units within the last 10 to 12 years

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Homeland Security and Emergency Management 

Medical Director:
Robert Ferry

Fire Chief John Lattanzi was recently appointed by Governor Ed Rendell to head the Department of Homeland Security and Emergency Management for the City of Clairton. In association with the Federal Government to provide services at the local level to ensure the safety of the community in the case of any natural or unnatural disaster. This department is dedicated to protecting the citizens of Clairton from any acts of terrorism.

Toll Free PA Terrorism Tip Line: 1-888-292-1919 or via email sp-intelligence@state.pa.us




Medical Director Robert Ferry