The Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #1 provides quality life safety services to the Municipality of Monroeville, Pennsylvania, and surrounding areas, in a professional manner. Our members are proud to support our mission with respect, teamwork and integrity through community involvement.
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 overnight.
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, beginning as the Old Patton Twp. Fire Co. 1 founded in 1926. Station 1 provides 100% volunteer fire and rescue services, and a combination of paid and volunteer Emergency Medical Services (EMS). Our fleet includes a 77′ Quint, Heavy Engine, Air/Light Squad Unit, 2 Advanced Life Support Licensed Ambulance’s, an EMS Quick Response Certified Utility Pick-Up Truck and a Ford Explorer Chief’s Vehicle. Our department also sponsors an active live in program, allowing aspiring firefighters to live at our station, rent free, while obtaining both fire and EMS training.
In 2023, the Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #1 has responded to approximately 600 Fire/Rescue Incidents and 1,700 EMS incidents. Members attended thousands of hours of training, both through local training centers and internal training. Members obtained multiple PA Department of Health certification as well as national level Pro Board Fire/Rescue certifications.
MVFC1 responds to over 2,000 calls annually & boasts one of the best live-in programs in the state! We are also home to The Busiest Engine in Monroeville!
Our hearts are heavy as we learn of the tragic events at the Clairton Coke Works plant. We extend our deepest thoughts and prayers to the patients, their families, friends, and co-workers during this difficult time.
We also stand in support of the first responders, both on scene and in the hospitals, who are working tirelessly in the aftermath of this incident. Your courage, dedication, and compassion do not go unnoticed.
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We’re proud to announce that Captain/PHRN Kayla Malenich has successfully completed the ZFID (Suppression Instructor Development) Course through the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy!
This intense 44-hour course, along with countless additional hours completing assignments, tested candidates both physically and mentally—ensuring they are ready for the challenges of training the next generation of firefighters.
To even be eligible for this course, candidates must meet extensive requirements, including:
✅ At least 8 years in the fire service
✅️ Documented minimum of 150 hours of structural firefighting training
✅️ Firefighter 1 certification
✅️ Firefighter 2 certification
✅️ Instructor 1 certification
✅️ Instructor 2 certification
✅️ Fire Officer 1 certification
✅️ Educational Methodology course
✅️ Incident Safety Officer Course
✅️ Vehicle Rescue course (minimum operations level)
✅️ and more!
This accomplishment is a testament to Kayla’s dedication, expertise, and leadership in the fire service. Please join us in congratulating her on this incredible achievement! 👏🔥
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🎖️ Best of Luck, Logan! 🇺🇸
Please join us in wishing Live-In FF/EMT Logan Mullins the best of luck as he begins basic training with the Army National Guard! We’re proud of your dedication to service—both in the firehouse and now in the military. You've got this!
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