This morning, in between several calls, Rescue 4 and Medics 47 & 49 assisted Station 5 with a mock crash set up for the students at a local Vocation/Technical school. Several students from the school's Emergency Response Services program acted as victims in the crash. Often, … [Read more...]

Over the past few weeks our officers have been busy preparing our new MSA G1 breathing apparatus for service. This week for drill 35 of our firefighters took part in a mandatory training and as of today all of our front line apparatus have these new life saving pieces of … [Read more...]

Today, Paramedic Lisa Feyes and EMT Jason Horvath from Station #4, along with Dr. Daniel Schwartz from Forbes Hospital trained the newly appointed Gateway School District Police Officers and Administrators with how to administer Naloxone (or Narcan) in case of an instance of an … [Read more...]

This afternoon and Tonight, Company 4 celebrated the Season with our annual Children's Christmas Party and Christmas Banquet. The kids enjoyed lunch and an afternoon with Santa with all attendees receiving a special gift. The evening festivities kicked off with hor d'oeuvres and … [Read more...]

Last night the Members of Fire Co. No. 4 gathered to celebrate Thanksgiving. This is an annual tradition carried on so that our established Members and Resident Members can celebrate early with the fellowship of new acquaintances before leaving to go back home to visit their … [Read more...]

Last evening, Unity VFD Fire Chief Turpin led a walk-through drill of the Longwood at Oakmont campus. All Companies that respond to the facility were there to review all of the different buildings, their role within the campus, and strategic hydrant and FDC locations. Our … [Read more...]

All fire stations within Monroeville Fire Department have been busy this week performing different fire prevention details in the local elementary schools and different organizations. "Firefighter Pat" spends countless hours coordinating and heading up most of these visits … [Read more...]

Last evening Company 4 personnel assisted Gateway School District with the annual Homecoming Bonfire and Festival. Engines 41 and 42 were on site to provide deployed handlines and lighting for safety during the event. Good luck to the Gateway Gators as they play their Homecoming … [Read more...]

This morning crew members from Station 4 assisted PA Strike Team 1 with performing a live trench rescue demonstration for attendees of the PA One Call exposition being held at Monroeville Convention Center. This is an annual trade show held in Monroeville and our guys are always … [Read more...]

Over the holiday weekend, all Department Members and their families were invited to the second annual Summer Picnic held this year at Pioneer Park. A great time was had by all Members that attended. A huge 'thank you' to the Committee for all the hard work and congratulations to … [Read more...]

Tonight our crews kicked off the high school football season with our beloved Gateway Gators. Station 4 crews have been covering these games for well over 40 years with the current crew volunteering for the last 12 years. We thank our crews for their time and we wish the … [Read more...]

    Last evening, the crews were invited to the second annual "Summer Family Funfest" hosted by Harvest Bible Chapel. The event was held at Monroeville Park West and offered the opportunity to display some of our apparatus for the community. The three hour event attracted over … [Read more...]

    All of last week the Oakmont Country Club was hosting the USGA and the US Open.  Several of our members spent their days and nights working EMS details during practice rounds and during the 4 day tournament.  Crews worked under the direction of Plum EMS and with several … [Read more...]

Here's hoping the Penguins can facilitate a 25 year reunion between "The Lady" (Truck 4) and Lord Stanley... Back in 1991 some Members of #4 were privileged enough to pose with THE Stanley Cup on Bucknell Drive as the team dentist was a resident of our first due area. … [Read more...]

Tonight several of our Paramedics and EMT's took part in orientation at Plum EMS. They will be assisting Plum, as Oakmont hosts the 116th U.S. Open. Oakmont expects to host 235,000 visitors including 5,000 volunteers from 46 states and 16 countries. This will be the 9th … [Read more...]