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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.
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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. |
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Homeland Security and Emergency Management |
Medical Director: Robert Ferry |
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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 |
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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 |
www.penna.state.pa.us Pennsylvania Emergency Management Agency www.homelandsecurity.state.pa.us Pennsylvania Homeland Security www.fema.gov Federal Emergency Management Agency www.redcross.org The American Red Cross |
Firefighter's Prayer
When I am
called to duty,
GodWherever flames may rage
Give me strength to save a life
Whatever be its age.
Let me embrace
a little child
Before it is too late
Or save an older person from
The horror of that fate.
Enable me
to be alert
And hear the weakest shout
And quickly and efficiently
To put the fire out.
I want to
fill my calling
To give the best in me
To guard my friend and neighbor
And protect their property.
I have to lose my life
Please bless with your protecting hand
My family and my wife.