Fire Officer of the Year
Lt. Jamie Waugh is Mt. Lebanon Fire Department’s Fire Officer of the Year. Waugh joined MLFD as a volunteer in 2018 and was hired as a career firefighter in 2024. Last year he led the MLFD social media pages to viral fame with videos demonstrating technical matters and showcasing fun personalities at the station. During a February Commission meeting, MLFD Chief Kurt Christofel described Waugh as “a leader whose impact on this department is felt every single day — on the fireground, in the station, in training and throughout our community.”
Wanted: Crossing guards
As a walking community, Mt. Lebanon relies on crossing guards to keep children safe walking to and from school, and during special events. We’re always looking for more guards, both substitutes and regulars. Sharon Kroner has been a crossing guard since 1999, working her way from substitute to supervisor. Her favorite part of the job? When kids show the guards, and their parents, what they’ve learned about safe street crossing.
Learn more and apply at mtlebanon.org/employment [1] or contact Sharon Kroner with questions at 412-343-4540.
Sensory-friendly event with EMS
On Saturday, April 18, take a tour of the fire and police station, explore the vehicles and equipment, and learn how to prevent an emergency and what happens during common emergency responses.
This is an all-ages event but is limited to individuals with special needs, their families and caregivers.
The event runs from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. at the Public Safety Center. Hosted by the Mt. Lebanon Fire Department, Mt. Lebanon Police Department, Mt. Lebanon Social Services and Medical Rescue Team South Authority.
DO YOU HAVE WHAT IT TAKES? Applications are open for the 2026 Mt. Lebanon Citizens Fire Academy, a community favorite program where residents see if they have what it takes to be a firefighter. Classes include such hands-on demos and topics including fire science, fire hose and water streams, forcible entry, search, thermal imaging, ladders, auto extrication and fire prevention.
The free program is on Wednesday evenings from September 16 to November 11 at the Mt. Lebanon Public Safety Center or Fire Training Facility.
Class spots fill up fast every year. Don’t wait to apply! Visit mtlebanon.org/citizensfireacademy [2] for an application.
STORM SEASON Strong storms knock down power lines every year. A reminder from emergency safety: do not touch or walk near downed power lines! You never know if they are live. Report downed lines to 911. If you come across road barricades, please do not walk around them. They’re in place to keep you safe!
LOCK YOUR CARS Warmer weather brings more people outside — including potential thieves wandering the streets looking for unlocked cars. Always lock your car, even if you’re just picking up a to-go order or running back in your house for a moment. A vehicle was stolen every 37 seconds in the United States in 2024, and the easiest way to prevent it from happening to you is locking your parked car every time.
MRTSA MEMBERSHIP It’s not too late to become a member for the 2026 calendar year. A MRTSA membership helps defray out of pocket expenses should you need to be transported via ambulance. Annual subscription costs $60 for an individual, $80 for a household and $100 for a business. Enroll at mrtsa.com [3].
Spring weather brings rapidly changing road conditions. Cyclists: prepare your commute the night before. Check the weather and make appropriate adjustments in clothing and equipment.