Saturday Morning, all 5 Monroeville Fire Companies, Allegheny County Emergency Management, and both Monroeville Hospitals joined together for a Hazmat and Mass Casualty Incident Drill at PPG Industries in the 5th District.  Skills that aren't put to use very often, such as triage … [Read more...]

On September 1st, the Monroeville Fire Department and Monroeville Christian Church sponsored a blood drive at the Monroeville Christian Church's facility on Old Northern Pike.  Thanks to all members who came out and donated, as well as the generous donors from the community. … [Read more...]

Tonight, Station 1 personnel reviewed flammable liquid fires and the use of dry chemical and carbon dioxide fire extinguishers for our weekly drill. Thanks to a donation of old fire extinguishers for training purposes, crews were given a rare opportunity for hands on practice … [Read more...]

In the early morning hours of August 20, Quint 1 was dispatched on the first alarm for an apartment building on fire in Pitcairn.  Units arrived on scene to find a working vehicle fire inside a garage with apartments above.  First arriving Pitcairn units did a great job quickly … [Read more...]

Monroeville Fire Department Station 3, Station 1 EMS, and Rescue 4 were dispatched to Route 130 in the 3rd District for a reported rollover crash with entrapment. Upon arrival of fire units from Station 3, it was discovered two patients were ejected, no entrapment.  Medic 18 and … [Read more...]

During our Thursday evening drill, Quint 1 was dispatched on a first alarm transfer to Braddock due to a working structure fire in North Braddock.  Just as the Quint arrived at Braddock's Fire Station, Command requested the Quint to the scene.  Quint 1's crew assisted with … [Read more...]

Sunday afternoon, Station 1 was dispatched to assist Companies 4, 5, and several Westmoreland County Fire Departments with a tractor trailer fire on the PA Turnpike.  Initial responding units did a great job knocking down the fire with foam and water from Tanker 5, as well as … [Read more...]

Wednesday afternoon, Engine 12 (Allegheny County Engine 192) was dispatched on the first alarm into Turtle Creek for a reported dryer on fire in the basement of a residence.  Engine 12 arrived at the same time as Turtle Creek Engine 283.  A pre-connect was stretched from Engine … [Read more...]

Around 6:30 Tuesday Morning, Quint 1 (Allegheny County Truck 192) was dispatched on the first alarm for a dwelling fire on Wall Avenue in Pitcairn.   Quint 1 arrived nearly simultaneously with Pitcairn Engine 229.  The Quint established its own water supply, advanced an attack … [Read more...]

Company 1 hosted a Pump Operations 1 class at the Monroeville Public Safety Training Center over the past 4 Thursdays.  Thanks to Station 5 for providing the Tanker for the training and joining us for the class.  Click on this story for more pictures. … [Read more...]

This evening, The Monroeville Fire Department responded to a reported house fire in the 5th District.  Units arrived on scene and made a quick knock down on a room and contents fire in the basement.     … [Read more...]

On Sunday May 6th, The City of Pittsburgh hosted the annual Pittsburgh Marathon.  Due to the size of this event, Pittsburgh needs outside assistance with EMS.  EMS agencies from multiple counties assisted, including Medic 19 and Medic 49 from Monroeville.  Medic 19 was stationed … [Read more...]

Late Sunday evening, Station 1 was alerted for a head on crash with rollover on Monroeville Boulevard.  Engine 12, Medic 18, and Medic 19 responded.  1 patient was transported by EMS to a local hospital.   … [Read more...]

On Sunday April 22nd, Stations 3, 1, 6, and 5 joined forces at the Monroeville Public Safety Training Center for a training presentation by Waste Management.  Waste Management operates a large landfill in the Mellon Plan area of Monroeville.  The landfill poses unique challenges … [Read more...]

Engine 12 and Engine 61 were dispatched to Thompson Run Road underneath the Rt. 22 Bridge for a vehicle fire.  Engine 12 arrived to find a fully involved vehicle fire.  The crew stretched a line and quickly extinguished the fire.  Click here for video: Arrival Video … [Read more...]