Late this afternoon, Rescue 4 and Engine 51 were dispatched to an incident where a vehicle reportedly rolled through a neighboring garage and there was now a female patient entrapped under the vehicle. R-4 and Tkr-5 crews quickly stabilized the vehicle and deployed high pressure … [Read more...]
This evening Rescue 4 was requested into Penn Hills to assist with a high angle, physical rescue of an elderly male and his dog after the vehicle they were traveling in crashed through a garage and over a one hundred foot, 70 - 75 degree embankment. The crew from R-4 was tasked … [Read more...]
Station 4 is currently seeking to fill open spots within the Residency Program. If you are a current fire fighter, EMT, or Paramedic wishing to gain experience or are a student in the area looking for a change in pace and maybe blaze a path to a career in the Emergency Services, … [Read more...]
Joseph 'Sepi' Vagnier 1976 - 1997 It was 21 years ago today that Firefighter Vagnier succumbed to injuries sustained two days earlier in the line of duty. Joey was part of a Rescue crew attempting to check occupied vehicles caught in flash-flood waters when he was swept off … [Read more...]
This afternoon, Tanker 5 and E-41 were requested by Harrison City Fire Department for a tractor trailer on fire at the 62 MM Westbound on the PA Turnpike. While HCFD units were responding to this incident, another vehicle had jack-knifed in front of them and blocked all travel … [Read more...]
RIT Calls
Today, Rescue 4 was requested twice to different communities as the Rapid Intervention Team. The first activation was for East McKeesport as they had a detached shed on fire that was endangering an occupied structure. The second activation occurred later in the day when … [Read more...]
If you have any questions about the 'inner workings' or the daily operation of Monroeville Volunteer Fire Co. No. 4, we invite you to stop by and visit the Station. We always welcome visitors at the station for tours or answering questions. You can even stop by on a Monday … [Read more...]
Around Noon on Sunday crews were dispatched to a local strip mall in the first due for an odor of something burning. E-42 and T-4 responded and investigated. It was determined that an HVAC motor burned up and caused a minor smoke condition. … [Read more...]
Dwelling Fire
Yesterday afternoon around 5 pm Companies were dispatched to a residential fire in District 5. C-51 and E-51 arrived with moderate smoke showing and reported a possible basement fire. T-4 was assigned to the 'A' side to throw ground ladders and assist the Engine Company with … [Read more...]
Turnpike Fire
Engine 41 and Tanker 5 were requested by Harrison City FD for a tractor trailer on fire on the PA Turnpike. The brakes on the trailer caught fire and extended into the trailer and cargo. Monroeville units were on scene for approximately 45 minutes. … [Read more...]
Marathon Prep
On Saturday evening Station 4 hosted a pasta dinner for those Members that were participating in the Pittsburgh Marathon. Four Members were running in the relay portion of the Marathon and two Members were staffing one of our ALS units on the course. Congratulations to all … [Read more...]
On Saturday afternoon, Spectrum Charter School hosted a touch-a-truck event in the side and rear lots of the fire station. This is an annual event that we are proud to take part in and hope all that attended had fun. … [Read more...]
EMS Training
This past Monday Members from each of Monroeville's four EMS stations were in attendance at a class put on by AHN Health Network. The class dealt with the LVAD (Left-ventricular Assist Device) and was requested due to the growing number of citizens locally with the device in … [Read more...]
Operational Retirement
This past week one of our long-time Members, Doug Harnden, retired from operational status. Doug served many roles within the department over his 44 years of Membership including; President, Assistant Chief and most recently has served as our senior driver on the fire … [Read more...]
Stove Fires
Last evening around 8 pm Truck 4 was dispatched into Wilmerding for a reported kitchen fire. Truck 4 arrived and placed ground ladders, performed primary searches and assisted with ventilation. A stove-top fire that did not extend into the structure was quickly extinguished by … [Read more...]
