After months of hard work and preparation, Monroeville FD personnel participated in live fire training in an acquired structure along Johnston Road.  It is an extremely difficult and time consuming process to get all of the appropriate permits from the state and county to do this … [Read more...]

Members from Companies 1, 3, and 4 completed Ropes 1 at Monroeville’s Public Safety Training Center.  It was cold and rainy but, luckily, we have a perfect building for our training. It was a great opportunity to hone our skills and learn new techniques.  The descent, … [Read more...]

In the early morning hours of February 2, Monroeville Fire Departments were dispatched for a dwelling fire with entrapment in Station 6's first due area.  Despite the quick response and efforts of all Monroeville Fire Stations, one resident sadly passed away.  The fire was … [Read more...]

Quint 1 (Truck 192) just cleard a 3-alarm row home fire in East Pittsburgh. Crew operated on scene for about 3 hours before returning in service. … [Read more...]

Late Sunday Night, Quint 1 (Allegheny County Truck 192) was dispatched as the first alarm truck company for a working apartment fire in Turtle Creek.  Quint 1 responded with a full crew, and split upon arrival to ladder the building, perform a primary search, and advance an … [Read more...]

In the early morning hours of January 9th, Quint 1 (Allegheny County Truck 192) was dispatched on the first alarm for a dwelling fire in Pitcairn.  The Quint positioned in the alley for access, laddered the building, and assisted Pitcairn units with suppression and overhaul.  … [Read more...]

Monroeville has been bustling in the cold weather! Engine 12, Quint 1, and Squad 1 were dispatched to 12 Fire calls between yesterday and today; in Monroeville, Turtle Creek, and Pitcairn. 3 - Smoke inside Commercial structure 1 - Dwelling fire 1 - Possible … [Read more...]

Just before 0100hrs Engine 12 was alerted to Braddock Hills for a residential structure fire; to standby at 113 station.   As we pulled into their station the call was upgraded to the 2nd alarm.  Engine 12 diverted to the scene and crews went to work. The weather was brutal! … [Read more...]

Quint 1 runs first due truck to a fire in the 4th district. Around 1745hrs Monroeville Fire Dept. was alerted for a residential fire alarm. This sent Quint 1 as the primary truck. Units arrived on scene to find an odor of smoke. Crews had to force entry to the residents and … [Read more...]

MVFC1 is seeking Paramedic's to fill 0700-1500, 1500-2300, and 2300-0700 shifts. Provide Emergency Medical Services and Fire response to Monroeville and neighboring communities. 3-4 Calls a day (average) FireFighter / Apparatus driver options available with applicable … [Read more...]

Quint 1 crews were dispatched to a vehicle fire; shortly after responding to a two vehicles trapped in high storm water. A bystander attempted to extinguish the fire with a dry chemical extinguisher prior to our arrival.   Crews arrived on scene, made access to the engine … [Read more...]

At around 1130 this morning Company 1 was alerted to Monroeville Mall for two disabled vehicles in storm waters with the occupants still inside. Upon arrival, the drivers of both vehicles were rescued and assisted to safety. While still on scene, communications dispatched Quint 1 … [Read more...]

Engine 12 was dispatched into the fourth district for a possible structure fire. While in route, police were on scene with an outside fire. Engine 41 arrived on scene and scaled the assignment back to Engine 12, Truck 5, and Engine 41. Engine 12 stood by a second hydrant until … [Read more...]

Members of all Monroeville Departments gathered Sunday morning for our quarterly training. This training consisted of high-rise training both classroom and field training. … [Read more...]

Our members have been hard at work researching, designing and, building our "Riding Assignment" Board. We would have to say that it turned out great!  This is a fine addition to our new Day Room. Good work!   … [Read more...]