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Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue reports January call volume, wins state grant
Summary
Fire Chief Bendick told council Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue handled 52 calls in January, added EMT-trained personnel and ice-rescue trained members, and received a state fire commissioner grant of roughly $28,000 to buy PPE, large-diameter hose and pump adapters.
Fire Chief Bendick reported at the Feb. 4 Borough of Jefferson Hills council meeting that Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue responded to 52 calls in January and has increased staff training.
"For the month of January, Jefferson Hills Fire Rescue responded to a total of 52 calls," Bendick said, and added that one additional member completed EMT training, bringing the borough total to 37 personnel cross‑trained at the EMT level or higher. He also said two members completed ice‑rescue training.
Bendick told council the borough received a grant from the Office of the State Fire Commissioner totaling approximately $28,000. The grant is intended to pay for additional personal protective equipment, large‑diameter hose and pump adapters to improve mutual‑aid integration with neighboring departments.
Council members thanked the department for community outreach, noting recent collaboration with the Gil Hall Elementary PTA on a readathon that involved fire truck participation. Bendick said staff plan to meet with Jefferson Hills Intermediate and the high school to expand school‑based engagement.
The grant and staffing updates were presented as part of the fire chief's regular monthly report to council. No formal vote was taken on the grant at the meeting; staff said grant funds will be used for equipment and interoperability improvements.
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