Bureau of Fire
Mission It is the mission of the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire (PBF) to protect life, property, and the environment by providing effective customer and human services related to fire suppression, emergency medical services, hazard
2026 Budget
$106.8M
vs 2025
+7.9%
$7.8M
Staff (FTE)
679
FTE Change
+0
Budget Trend
Top Expenditures
51 - PERSONNEL-SALARIES & WAGES $86.6M
51101 - Regular $59.4M
51401 - Premium Pay $23.0M
52 - PERSONNEL-EMPLOYEE BENEFITS $16.7M
52101 - Health Insurance $11.1M
52305 - Indemnity-Workers' Compensation $2.8M
Top Positions by Budget
| Title | FTE | 2026 Budget | 2025 Budget |
|---|---|---|---|
| Firefighter | 482 | $39.3M | $37.7M |
| Fire Lieutenant | 112 | $10.4M | $10.1M |
| Fire Captain | 54 | $5.5M | $5.3M |
| Battalion Chief * | 18 | $2.1M | $2.0M |
| Firefighter Recruit Allowance | - | $556K | $1.1M |
| Temporary, Part-Time, and Seasonal Allowances | - | $556K | $1.1M |
| Deputy Chief * | 4 | $471K | $236K |
| Firefighter Instructor | 4 | $450K | $435K |
Position Changes
Eliminated Positions (-1)
Deputy Chief 2 FTE · $255K