Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #1

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...]

The members and officers of MVFC#1 would like to congratulate one of our own for following his dream. This past week Live-in/LT/VP Mason Beltz moved to Horry County South Carolina to join their career staff. Mason joined our department as a cadet and has grown over the years to … [Read more...]

Saturday afternoon was very busy for Station 1, the crew handled several EMS runs, including back to back vehicle crashes in the first district.  Medic 19 and Engine 12 first responded to Rt. 22 near Rudy's Subs for a crash, and then immediately after to a second crash on James … [Read more...]

Quint 1 (Allegheny County Truck 192) was dispatched on the first alarm for a working structure fire in Turtle Creek.  Upon arrival, the Quint's crew was assigned to access the second floor via ground ladders for fire attack and overhaul.  The Quint operated on scene for about 2 … [Read more...]

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...]