United Volunteer Fire/Rescue has elected officers for 2013: President: Tony Mascilli Vice President: Cheryl Rogowski Treasurer: John Rogowski Recording Secretary: Marty Holden Chief: Shane Spielvogle Deputy Chief: Andy McWhinney Captain: John Rogowski Lieutenant: Marty … [Read more...]
Dwelling Fire-Larimer Ave East McKeesport
In the early AM UVFR Station 135 was alerted along with Wilmerding Station 306, Fire Dept of N Versailles Station 213 and Pitcairn RIT 230 for a report of a dwelling fire on Larimer Ave near Third St. Crews arrived to find a large 2 1/2 story house with heavy fire from the top … [Read more...]
SUPER BINGO
UVFR will be holding a SUPER BINGO on Sunday October 6th (no Steeler game) at the senior citizens building on Chicora Street in E. McKeesport. Tickets are pre-sold or at the door and are $25. Must be 18 years old to play. Doors open at 12 noon, early birds begin at 1pm. Call … [Read more...]
UVFR is selling breast cancer awareness tee shirts with United on the left chest as in the pic and the maltese cross design on the back of a pink tee shirt. Prices are $15 per shirt up to xl and $1 additional per size above xl. Contact uvfrdc135@yahoo.com for ordering … [Read more...]
UVFR was alerted to the 600 block of Pittsburgh Street in East McKeesport for a report of a dwelling fire with entrapment. Police arrived to find a structure with heavy smoke coming from the second floor and one male trapped on a front porch roof. Police assisted the male victim … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Crash Wall Ave
Crews responded to the 200 block of Wall Avenue for a motor vehicle crash with hazards. Units found one vehicle into a pole, and the incident is under investigation by East McKeesport Police. … [Read more...]
Late in the evening UVFR was alerted to assist North Versailles Township with the report of a dwelling fire on Ampere St. 135 Rescue, Squad 1 and Squad 2 responded with 14 members. Crews found a well involved abandoned structure and assisted with suppression and overhaul. The … [Read more...]
Busy week for UVFR
UVFR was very busy this week, responding to a structure fire on Tuesday in North Braddock, an apartment building fire in N. Versailles on Thursday, and a structure fire on Friday in Rankin. Luckily noone was hurt and all fires are under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire … [Read more...]
Dwelling Fire-Wall Borough
UVFR Station 135 along with stations 306, 213, and RIT 230 were dispatched to the 300 block of Grant Street in Wall Borough for the report of a dwelling fire. First arriving crews found a large 3 story structure with fire showing from the back of the building. Crews made an … [Read more...]
Pancake Breakfast
UVFR Pancake Breakfast....9a to 2p, East McKeesport Senior Citizens Building, Chicora Street East McKeesport. All you can eat regular, blueberry, or chocolate chip pancakes...also available: sausage patties or bacon, coffee, tea, orange juice and water. $7 adults, $4 kids age … [Read more...]
Early this afternoon 135 Rescue responded to Rankin Borough to act as RIT for a dwelling fire. We responded with six members. There were no team activations, and the fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall. Units on scene: 238, 113, 207, 153, 135 RIT, … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Crash With Entrapment Assist
This AM UVFR Rescue 135 assisted FDNV EMS and Rescue 213 with a motor vehicle crash with entrapment on US Route 30 near Highwood Avenue in North Versailles. Crews assisted with patient access and extrication. Units on scene: 213 Rescue 135 Rescue 214 Engine … [Read more...]
Motor Vehicle Crash with Entrapment Assist
Around 3 AM UVFR's 135 Rescue was alerted to assist FDNV with a motor vehicle crash with rollover and entrapment. Crews worked to free a patient who was trapped in the over turned vehicle using airbags and tools. The patient was transported to a trauma center for … [Read more...]
Severe Weather
Later this week extreme cold will come across the region. Ensure your safety by making sure that you have the proper cold weather clothing, and that your home's heating system is working properly. Beware of alternate heating methods as some may be dangerous. Lastly, take a moment … [Read more...]
Structure Fire Assist-North Braddock
UVFR was alerted to the 1300 block of Rebecca Street in North Braddock to act as the rapid intervention team at a dwelling fire. 135 Rescue and squad responded with 10 members. There were no team activations. Crews arrived to find a two story structure well involved in fire. … [Read more...]
