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Our trucks are larger; our streets are narrow. Help us keep you safe by following the rules below when parking your vehicle.

Fire engine responding on a narrow road


When parking your car or your guest’s car please consider the following:

  • Park close to the curb.
  • Do not park directly across from other cars; park zigzag.
  • Have guests park in the driveway, if possible.
  • If guests have to park on the road, ask them to park on one side of the road only.
  • Have contractors park off the roadway, if they can. Ask them to be respectful of traffic patterns and safety.
  • Do not park withing 20 feet of an intersection, as per the vehicle code.
  • Do not park illegally at an intersection using flashers; you will be cited.
  • Do not park within 15 feet of a fire hydrant, as per the vehicle code.


Additional information on parking can be found here.

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TRUCK!

Being a volunteer firefighter is challenging and rewarding. As a volunteer, you can expect to be challenged. Because firefighting is a dangerous job, you will receive a great deal of training to ensure that you are well versed in the art and science of fire and rescue.

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Mt. Lebanon Fire Department firefighters arrive at incident.
Mt. Lebanon Fire Department firefighters at Citizens Fire Academy
Mt. Lebanon Fire Department firefighters with equipment
Mt. Lebanon Fire Department fire truck stilts