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.
The Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #1 responds to approximately 750 Fire/Rescue Incidents and 1,900 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!
As Expo weekend comes to an end, Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company 1 proudly celebrates International Women’s Day by highlighting the remarkable women who serve our community. We are fortunate to have such passionate, forward-thinking, inspiring, and hardworking women at MVFD 1. Public safety has long been a male-dominated field, and we are proud to help break these disparities with our dedicated volunteers. Our women serve in both the EMS and fire divisions of our department, hold executive positions, act as line officers, and excel in both operational and clinical care.
Sara Beltz - EMT at Company 1, and Specialist Patient Care Technician at UPMC East Emergency Department!
Emma Berthiaume - Paramedic at Company 1 and a 2025 graduate of the University of Pittsburgh!
Chelsea Cook - Full-Time EMT at Company 1, Firefighter at Wilkins Township VFC No. 1, and attending CCAC for nursing!
Sarah Davenport - Full-Time EMT at Company 1, firefighter at Rainbow VFC, and full-time mom!
Kayla Malenich - Captain/PHRN and Secretary at Company 1, Unit Director at UPMC East Emergency Department & Clinical Decision Unit, Suppression Instructor and Burn Tech for Westmoreland County PSTC, AHA Instructor, and currently pursuing her MSN in Nursing Administration and Leadership at Capella University! Kayla became our first female line officer at Company 1 when she was promoted to Lieutenant in July 2022!
Kacie Scarlett - Full-time Paramedic at Company 1, Casual ALS Tech at AHN Hempfield ER, AHA instructor, Assistant instructor at CCAC Boyce and WCCC and a new momma in a few weeks!
Clarice Sutton - Firefighter and Full-Time EMT at Company 1, graduated from CCAC in 2024 with her Associates Degree in Fire and Emergency Services and plans to start Paramedic class in October!
Marlana Urick - Firefighter/EMT at Company 1, graduated from Forbes Road CTC in Emergency Response Services, and works with animals at a pet groomer!
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Thank you for all the support today! It was great getting to see everyone! If you missed us today, we will be back at the Expo tomorrow from 10a-4p! We hope to see you there!
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