Police & Fire

Daniel J Kortan Jr.
Police Chief

Lansdowne Police Department

The Lansdowne Police Department was established shortly after the Borough was incorporated on June 7, 1893. Although the origin of the records is difficult to trace, we have determined that the first Lansdowne Police Officer was William Rementer, who was appointed on November 1, 1893. Officer Rementer went on to become the first Police Chief of Lansdowne and served in that capacity from May 1, 1903 until March 10, 1905.

Since the formation of the police department, there have been 112 officers pass through our ranks and we have served under the command of 10 different police chiefs. Over the years there have been members who held the ranks of Assistant Chief of Police, Captain and Lieutenant but currently the department rank structure only contains Patrolman, Sergeant, Detective and Chief. The sworn police officers are all hired under Civil Service guidelines and must pass a Civil Service examination before being hired or receiving any promotion through the ranks. Pennsylvania requires all police officers to undergo certain training on an annual basis to maintain firearms skills, first responder skills and to stay current with changes in the law. All Lansdowne Police Officers are full-time officers. The Borough does not employ part-time police. Police protection is provided 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.

web site: http://www.lansdownepolice.com/

Tom Young
Fire Chief

Lansdowne Fire Company

Lansdowne Fire Company provides primary fire protection and emergency medical service (EMS) to the Borough of Lansdowne. They also provide mutual aid fire and EMS service to the boroughs of Clifton Heights, East Lansdowne and Yeadon and Upper Darby Township. They provide coverage using 2 engines, 1 ladder, 1 rescue, an ambulance and 1 chief's car. The members of the Lansdowne Fire Company are all VOLUNTEER, and receive no pay for responding to calls 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. The membership is composed of about 50 dedicated people from both Lansdowne Borough and the surrounding communities. It is the goal of the Lansdowne Fire Company to continue to provide fire and EMS service to the Borough and surrounding communities for many years to come.

web site: http://www.lansdownefire.com/