Welcome to : Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #1

Monroeville is located approximately 12 miles east of the City of Pittsburgh in Allegheny County, Pennsylvania and covers approximately 20 square miles. Monroeville is comprised of single and multi-residential, retail, commercial, and industrial buildings. Populations range from 70,000-100,000 daylight, and over 30,000 nighttime. The Monroeville Fire Department is made up of five fire stations, which provide all phases of emergency services along with fire prevention / public education. Our Department responds to a wide variety of incidents, both in Monroeville and also assisting neighboring communities. Station 1 is the oldest fire station in Monroeville it began as Old Patton Twp. Fire Co. 1. Station 1 provides 100% volunteer fire and rescue services, and a combination of paid / volunteer emergency medical services. Our fleet includes 77' Quint, Heavy Engine, Air/Light Heavy Squad 1 unit, 2 ALS Licensed Ambulance’s and a Utility pick-up. Our department also sponsors an active LIVE-IN program. If you would like additional information please contact our station 412-824-1122.

Kitchen Fire in Apartment

Monday, May 20, 2013 23:20 Company 1 was dispatched into our second due for a reported kitchen fire. C-60 had command and found a small kitchen fire. Units arrived on scene and the fire was quickly extinguished. Units cleared the scene in 2 hours.



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#1 Called for RIT

Thursday, May 16, 2013 18:00 Company 1 was dispatched to assist our neighboring community of Plum for a working structure fire. Squad 1 was due to respond as RIT. Squad 1 arrived on scene of large residential structure fire. Squad 1 established RIT operations and were on scene for over 2 hours. Company 1 would like to thank Plum for the invite.



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Company 1 Remodeling The Stairwell

Saturday, May 11, 2013 A few members from Company 1 have decided to remodel the stairwell as the stairwell was in much need of remodeling. They have hung drywall, plastered, and started to sand. Once the stairwell is finished pictures will be posted. Thank you to all members who have helped out with this project as it is much appreciated and much needed.



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Pickup Truck vs Tractor Trailer

Thursday, May 9, 2013 Company 1 was dispatched for a pickup truck vs a tractor trailer collision at the intersection of Monroeville Mall Blvd. and Oxford Dr. Medic 18, Ambulance 19, and Engine 12 responded to the scene to find a pickup truck with heavy front end damage and slight damage to the tractor trailer. One patient was taken to a local Trauma Center while Engine 12s crew mitigated fluids on the roadway. Crews cleared the scene after approximately 15 minutes.



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2 Vehicle Collision

Wednesday, May 8, 2013 Company 1 was dispatched for a 2 vehicle collision on William Penn Highway. Medic 18 and Ambulance 19 responded and found two vehicles with slight to moderate damage. Two patients were transported to local hospitals. William Penn Hwy East Bound was shut down by MPD until cars were removed from the scene.



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Dumpster Fire

Wednesday, May 1, 2013 Companies 1 & 6 were dispatched for a dumpster fire at Long John Silvers. Engine 12 arrived on scene first and quickly extinguished the fire with the trash line. Crews cleared the scene within twenty minutes of arriving.



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Company Drill

Thursday, April 25, 2013 Lt. Reed lead the company drill this evening. The Drill consisted of a race in which the winner stayed dry and the loser got wet. It tested the members on water supply, hose advancement and of course speed.



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Residential Structure Fire

Monday, April 8, 2013 8:30 At approximately 8:30PM Companies 6, 5, 1, R-4 for RIT, and Command 32 were dispatched for reported smoke inside of a residential structure. Units from company 6 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing from side Alpha. C-60 assumed command. Company 6 made the initial attack on side Charlie. Quint 1's crew made an initial search on the first floor, ventilated and checked for extension. Company 5 vented the roof. Crews started to clear up shortly over an hour and a half.


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Ambulance 19 Remounted & Back in Service

Monday, April 1, 2013 Ambulance 19 finally made it's way back to Station 1 today. The box of Ambulance 19 was being remounted onto a 2013 Ford 350. After a few obstacles the unit is back in service and looks great! In addition to the remount several other upgrades were made to the box including a new updated light bar and a new armrest on the airway seat.

Thanks you Rich and Gary from Speclin Emergency Vehicles in Scottdale, PA.



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Fire at Double Tree Hotel

Friday, March 29, 2013 3:47 Shortly before 4:00AM Companies 1, 3, 6, T-4, T-5, and R.I.T. from 4 were dispatched to the Double Tree Hotel for a report of smoke in the basement. Communications gave an update that the security guard on scene could not find the source due to heavy smoke. Quint 1 & C-12 arrived on scene first with nothing showing. C-12 established command and Quint 1's crew went in to investigate. Upon investigation interior crews found a smoke condition in the basement which forced the crews to utilize their S.C.B.A's in order to find the source. Command initiated evacuation of the building. Interior crews found a dryer on fire which was quickly put out. Crews checked for extension and after finding none began to ventilate the basement with fans. One patient was transported to a local hospital due to smoke inhalation.

Allegheny County Fire Marshals were notified. Crews stayed on scene until ventilation was complete. Command released all companies except for Company 1 who stayed on scene until turning the scene over to the Fire Marshal. Company 1 was on scene for approximately 3 hours.

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