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!
Congratulations to FF/EMT Dakota Brazelton, and Live-In FF/EMT Scott Burger on earning their black shields! They have now proudly ascended to the role of a designated interior firefighter, a testament to their dedication and hard work. Well done!
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Where Can Monroeville Take You?
Every member's journey is different, but the foundation starts here. The training, experience, and camaraderie you gain at Monroeville Volunteer Fire Department Company 1 can prepare you for wherever your future leads.
Today, we're featuring former member Nick Fuga, who began his fire service career at Company 1 before joining the Suffolk Department of Fire & Rescue in Virginia.
"My time at Monroeville 1 was fantastic and I had a lot of great experiences. I spent 4 years as an active member from 2017-2021 with 2 of those years being a Live-in. There were plenty of opportunities to learn by attending in-house trainings or regional ones. Monroeville 1 helped me get through my initial EMT course and helped me refine my skills for the future. It is definitely a resume builder due to the professionalism and dedication to training.
I was hired by the Suffolk Department of Fire and Rescue in Virginia in October of 2021. I quickly learned through fire academy that the skills I had learned in Monroeville helped me to succeed. After graduation I was assigned to Engine/Ladder/Medic 6 (Midtown) for 2 years. During that time I obtained my National Registry Paramedic and was then assigned to Engine/Medic/Ladder 3 (Pride of the East Side) for a year and a half, during which time I obtained training in several disciplines of technical rescue. I am now assigned to Engine 11/Ladder 11/Rescue 2/Medic 11 (North Side) where I serve as a member of the Hazmat Team in addition to being an Engine Operator and Paramedic.
Monroeville 1 is such a unique culture and I truly believe that my time spent there helped me to shape the beginnings of my career in the fire service. Countless members have gone on to serve in career departments and credit their early success to Monroeville 1."
From earning his EMT certification as a volunteer to serving as a HazMat technician, paramedic, and engine operator in Virginia, Nick's story is another example of where hard work, quality training, and dedication can take you.
Whether you're interested in becoming a career firefighter or EMT, or simply want to serve your community while gaining valuable skills and lifelong friendships, your journey can start here. No experience is necessary—we'll provide the training, mentorship, and opportunities to help you succeed.
Join us today and discover where Monroeville can take you.
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Fall Essentials of Firefighting Series at Monroeville PSTC!
The Pennsylvania State Fire Academy has updated the Essentials of Firefighting curriculum, and we're excited to offer the new EL26 program at the Monroeville Public Safety Training Center.
The updated program includes:
🔥 Fireground Support (ELFS) – the foundation of the new Essentials series (formerly Modules 1 & 2)
🔥 Firefighter I Training – builds on ELFS and prepares students for Firefighter I certification (formerly Modules 3 & 4)
These classes are open to students from any fire department.
⏰ Registration closes July 27th!
Check out the flyers below for course dates, prerequisites, and registration information. We look forward to seeing you this fall! 🚒👨🚒👩🚒
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