{"id":278244,"date":"2026-09-03T16:46:08","date_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:08","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/278244\/"},"modified":"2026-09-03T16:46:08","modified_gmt":"2026-09-03T16:46:08","slug":"city-orders-13-new-fire-trucks-with-support-from-highmark-health","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.newsbeep.com\/us-pa\/278244\/","title":{"rendered":"City Orders 13 New Fire Trucks with Support from Highmark Health"},"content":{"rendered":"

Published on September 03, 2026<\/p>\n


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\n \"Department-of-Public-Safety-Seal\"\/ <\/p>\n

Pittsburgh, PA \u2013 After announcing a $20 million partnership with Highmark Health earlier this year for capital investments in the Department of Public Safety, Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor announced today that the City has ordered 13 new fire apparatuses (fire trucks) for the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire. The order will include eight new custom engine\/pumper trucks and five new custom ladder\/aerial trucks.\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cOne of my priorities coming into office was making sure our first responders have reliable vehicles and equipment to do their jobs safely,\u201d said Mayor Corey O\u2019Connor. \u201cI immediately saw the need in the Bureau of Fire, so I started looking for partners to help and Highmark stepped up in a big way with their annual capital investment. These new trucks are a commitment to our firefighters and the safety of our communities.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cAt Highmark Health, we believe that strong communities depend on strong public institutions, and there are few institutions more essential than the firefighters and emergency responders who protect our neighborhoods every day,\u201d said David Holmberg, CEO of Highmark Health. \u201cWe are proud that our contribution is helping make it possible for the City of Pittsburgh to invest in 13 new, state-of-the-art fire trucks that will enhance the safety, preparedness, and resiliency of communities across the city. This investment is about more than equipment. It is about ensuring that first responders have the resources they need to serve residents effectively when every second counts. We are grateful to Mayor O\u2019Connor and city leaders for their commitment to strengthening public safety infrastructure, and we are honored to be part of an effort that will deliver lasting benefits for Pittsburgh and the people who call it home.\u201d\u00a0\u00a0<\/p>\n

\u201cI\u2019d like to thank Mayor O\u2019Connor for securing this long-needed investment in the future of the Fire Bureau and Highmark for their leadership and partnership,\u201d said Mat Davis, Acting Chief of the Bureau of Fire. \u201cThese new engine and ladder trucks will make a huge difference for our firefighters to respond quickly and safely to every call.\u201d \u00a0<\/p>\n

“Reliable, modern fire apparatus is essential to firefighter safety and our ability to protect Pittsburgh\u2019s residents,\u201d said Ralph Sicuro, President of Pittsburgh Fire Fighters IAFF Local No. 1. \u201cOur aging fleet has faced increasing maintenance challenges and limited reserve capacity, making this a significant and much-needed investment. We appreciate Mayor O\u2019Connor recognizing this critical need and Highmark Health for its investment in public safety. These new apparatuses will help ensure our firefighters have the reliable equipment they need when Pittsburgh residents call for help.”\u00a0<\/p>\n

The order was authorized by the City\u2019s Equipment Leasing Authority and the timeline for delivery has not yet been determined<\/p>\n

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Molly Onufer

\nPress Secretary

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