Rescue 4 was dispatched into Plum for the reported vehicle crash with entrapment. This incident occurred not too far from the house fire a few days ago. R-4 arrived on scene and assisted Unity and Holiday Park Rescues with extrication and patient packaging. … [Read more...]
Rescue 4 to Plum
This afternoon, R-4 was dispatched into Plum for a reported residential structure fire. Upon arriving, R-4 was initially tasked with RIT duties but was reassigned to assist in opening up the exterior and interior walls to expose hidden fire for the Engine Companies. R-4 operated … [Read more...]
Just after 7:00 pm last evening the second alarm was struck in East Pittsburgh for multiple dwellings on fire. Engine 41 responded as the second alarm Rapid Intervention Team. Once on scene, E-41 took a position on the C side of the operation. No RIT activation needed and no … [Read more...]
Special Thanks
Fire Co. No. 4 would like to thank the Pennsylvania Skill Charitable Giving Foundation for their recent grant allowing us to purchase some much needed equipment. This grant was used for a new suction unit, new EMS bag, 300’ of tubular webbing, 4 - 150’ sections of life-safety … [Read more...]
With 11 calls between 7:00 am and 11:00 am (3 fire and 8 EMS), the duty crews and volunteers have been rather busy this morning...and it ain't even lunch yet!! Calls included several varying severity of EMS calls, a reported dwelling fire in Penn Hills and a vehicle fire. Let's … [Read more...]
Vehicle Fire
This afternoon Engine 41 and Tanker 5 took in a vehicle fire in the first due. This was the first opportunity for new 'Black Shield' firefighter, Hettinger to be on the knob for a working fire. The fire was brought under control in minutes. While racking hose from the car fire … [Read more...]
On Tuesday evening, just after 4 pm, Monroeville Water Teams were dispatched to Oakmont after a receiving a report that a vehicle was in the water near the Oakmont Yacht Club. Units responded and put three divers in the water to check the vehicle for potential victims. After … [Read more...]
On Saturday, August 20th, Monroeville Fire Co. No. 4 held the Joseph Vagnier memorial golf outing at Meadowink golf course. We want to sincerely thank all registrants and sponsors for their generous support. This support directly contributed to the success of this … [Read more...]
Plum House Fire
Last evening during Company drill, Rescue 4 was alerted to respond as the Rapid Intervention Team at a house fire in the Unity section of Plum Borough. Engine 233 arrived on scene with smoke evident from all sides and a working fire in the A/D quadrant. R-4 arrived and staged … [Read more...]
At approximately 4:00 this morning Rescue 4 was dispatched into Wilmerding for a tri-axle dump truck that rolled over into two structures entrapping the driver. The crash severed the residential gas line and caused structural collapse on the two residences. The driver suffered … [Read more...]
Monroeville Community Day
Today, Monroeville Fire and EMS crews participated in Monroeville Community Day at Monroeville Community Park West. Apparatus was on display and crews on hand to answer questions about the Department. We truly appreciate the support we receive from the Community and look … [Read more...]
Water Teams to McKeesport
Shortly after 2 pm this afternoon. the Monroeville Dive Team and Swift Water Team were requested into McKeesport to assist several agencies already on the scene of a vehicle in the Youghiogheny River. The team responded with 10 personnel and assisted with operations as requested. … [Read more...]
Rescue 4 on an Apartment Fire
On Saturday, at approximately 3:00 pm, Rescue 4 was dispatched into North Versailles for a reported apartment building on fire. Engine 211 arrived on scene with a working fire that started on the balcony and auto-exposed into the eaves and above the ceiling of several apartments. … [Read more...]
Crash with Entrapment
At approximately 6:30 pm and after heavy rain passed through the area, Companies were alerted for a vehicle crash with entrapment on the PA Turnpike. Rescue 4, Engine 51 and Rescue 6 along with Medics 48 and 49 responded and found a single passenger vehicle on its side off the … [Read more...]
While Truck 4 operated at a rowhouse fire in Wilmerding, Rescue 4 was dispatched into Turtle Creek for a reported vacant dwelling fire. Several Companies were in the process of picking up when they were alerted to another dwelling fire. Chief 283 arrived on a working … [Read more...]
