On a hot 4th of July afternoon, Allegheny County 911 dispatched a structure fire assignment to Grandview Avenue in North Braddock. 207 Chief arrived on scene and reported a working fire involving three houses.  The second alarm was struck, bringing Quint 1 to the scene. Quint 1 … [Read more...]

This weekend Station 1 hosted a Pump Operations 1 class for our members training to become Engine chauffeurs. United Volunteer Fire Rescue had a few members who needed the class, so they asked to join us for the class. Thanks to Station 5 for letting us use the Tanker for … [Read more...]

Sunday morning, as members were preparing for day two of Pump Operations 1 class, Engine 12 was alerted to respond on a fill assignment for a high rise apartment fire in Wilmerding Borough. The engine responded with 5 personnel, arrived on scene,  and staged for about a half hour … [Read more...]

Engine 12 and Ambulance 19 stood by while a production company working on a Netflix series filmed a bombing scene in our first due. The detail lasted all night and involved several takes of the scene that was re-enacting the Atlanta Olympics bombing in 1996. Thanks to everyone … [Read more...]

Station 1 and Engine 62 were dispatched for a vehicle crash with injuries and one vehicle on fire on Mall Boulevard at Oxford Drive.  Engine 12, Medic 18, and Ambulance 19 arrived to find a two vehicle crash with a working vehicle fire, and all occupants out of the vehicles. … [Read more...]

Saturday evening, Engine 12 and Engine 61 were dispatched for a fire in the woods behind a residence on Old Northern Pike. Engine 12 found a fire in the woods due to an electrical problem.  Because the residence sat very far back from the road, Engine 12 backed down the driveway … [Read more...]

Tuesday afternoon, Quint 1 was dispatched to assist Pitcairn FD with smoke in the structure at the Propel School. Upon arrival, the Quint was assigned to check the HVAC system. The Quint operated on scene for about a half hour until released by 229 Chief. … [Read more...]

Around noon on Sunday, Monroeville Fire Department units were alerted for a house on fire on Lasalle Drive in the 4th District. Units arrived on scene to find a working fire. The fire was quickly controlled. The incident is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire … [Read more...]

Quint 1 was requested to North Braddock on the second alarm for a working dwelling fire. The Quint was ordered to ladder the residence from the alley on side Charlie and to assist with overhaul operations.  Photo credit to First Due Photography.   … [Read more...]

Monroeville Fire Department Units were dispatched for a fire alarm and smoke in the structure at a commercial office building in the 4th district. Upon arrival, Engine 12 was assigned to take the hydrant and pipes.  Units found sprinkler water flow had extinguished a fire in an … [Read more...]

This evening, Engine 12 responded to a vehicle fire. Upon arrival, it was discovered that the vehicle was a Tesla electric car. The fire was extinguished, but due to the batteries, kept reigniting.  Because there were no exposures, it was determined that the best course of action … [Read more...]

Friday afternoon, Allegheny County 911 received multiple calls for a dwelling fire on Parkview Avenue in North Braddock. The first alarm assignment was dispatched, and after confirmation of a working fire Quint 1 was requested to move into Braddock Station 113 for standby. Prior … [Read more...]

Saturday afternoon, Engine 12, Medic 18, and Rescue 6 were dispatched to the 2500 block of Monroeville Boulevard for a vehicle rollover with entrapment. Engine 12 and Medic 18 arrived within a minute to find a two vehicle crash, one on its roof, with all occupants out. The rescue … [Read more...]

Sunday evening, as Station 1 members started our monthly business meeting, Monroeville Fire Department units were dispatched to Center Rd for smoke coming from a commercial building. Engine 12, Squad 1, and C-10 (Chief Beltz) responded from Station 1. Units arrived to find a fire … [Read more...]

This weekend was the annual Pittsburgh Fire, Rescue, and EMS expo at the Monroeville Convention Center. Monroeville Fire Departments have always been big supporters and sponsors of the event, and this year we expanded this even further. For the first time, we added hands on … [Read more...]