Bureau of Emergency Medical Services
Mission The Pittsburgh Bureau of Emergency Medical Services (EMS) is dedicated to the reduction of morbidity and mortality of residents and visitors through the provision of Advanced and Basic Life Support pre-hospital care,
2027 Proposed
$39.4M
vs 2026 Budget
+5.3%
$2.0M
Staff (FTE)
219
FTE Change
+0
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $27.7M
51101 - Regular $18.2M
51401 - Premium Pay $8.5M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $7.0M
52101 - Health Insurance $3.5M
58 - MISCELLANEOUS $3.4M
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2027 Budget | 2026 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Paramedic | 133 | $10.9M | $10.3M |
| Crew Chief | 39 | $3.6M | $3.5M |
| Emergency Medical Technician | 28 | $1.6M | $1.5M |
| District Chief | 10 | $1.2M | $1.1M |
| Division Chief | 3 | $375K | $242K |
| EMS Chief | 1 | $164K | $159K |
| Deputy Chief | 1 | $144K | $140K |
| Assistant Chief | 1 | $135K | $263K |