About

Professionally Staffed by Volunteers Since 1942

Founded in 1942, Berkeley Hills Fire Company has faithfully served Ross Township and neighboring communities as a completely volunteer-driven force County. Located at 235 Siebert Road, Pittsburgh, PA 15237, it operates as Station Number 247.

Mission & Coverage

Station 247 provides essential fire suppression and medical first-response services across key residential and commercial zones—including the McKnight business corridor and the Ross Park Mall area. With full-time readiness, the station stands as the largest volunteer department in Ross Township

Community Engagement & Education

Berkeley Hills engages deeply with its community, offering CPR and First Aid classes at the station to enhance local safety and preparedness. The department is widely respected and praised by residents, with reviews highlighting their professionalism, approachability, and reliability

Why It Matters

Berkeley Hills Volunteer Fire Company (Station 247) represents the heart of Ross Township’s emergency services infrastructure. Through years of training, community involvement, and innovative adaptations like the Live-In program, Station 247 exemplifies what it means to serve tirelessly, efficiently, and with unwavering commitment to public safety.

Officers

Each year, the members of the Berkeley Hills Fire Company elect a number of Company Officers to lead both the emergency operations and administrative business functions of the Company. Below is a listing of the current positions and those who hold them.

Administrative Officers

Jack Morgan

President

Wes Semple

Vice President

Todd Beckert

Recording Secretary

Marianne Corbett

Treasurer

Rachel Vidra

Financial Secretary

Justin Lubarsky

Director

Brian Murray

Director

Ken Long

Director

Andrew Bell

Director

Line Officers

Dillon Coleman

Fire Chief

Brian Murray

Deputy Chief

Kenny Long

Assistant Chief

Trent Smith

Truck Captain

Keegan Boyd

Engine Captain

Aly Bryner

Engine Lieutenant

Alex Heppler

Truck Sergeant

Mark Pappas

Engine Sergeant

John Naleppa

QRS Sergeant