Welcome
to The Monroeville VFC #4 Webpage
Our
department is located in the Municipality of Monroeville,
about 13 miles east of the city of Pittsburgh, PA. We
are a Fire / EMS / Rescue company comprised of about 60
individuals who are dedicated to serving the residents
of Monroeville and surrounding communities on a daily
basis. The following pages of our webpage will give you
an idea of our activity we go through on a routine basis.
If you have any questions or comments, feel free to write
us
MVC w/ ENTRAPMENT
May 06, 2008
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As crews were returning from an earlier accident, a passing motorist stopped at the station and alerted Medic 47 of a tractor trailer that just turned over at the PA Turnpike Interchange on the 57 westbound onramp. Medic 47 advised Communications and Highspire (Turnpike Communications) via radio of the incident and then responded to the scene with Rescue 4.
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BUILDING
EXPLOSION
March
5, 2008
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This
afternoon Company 4 was alerted to the Holiday
park section on Plum Boro for a reported house
explosion with working fires and multiple injuries.
Engine 41 arrived to assist units on-scene at
a residential structure that was completely
demolished along with damage to over a dozen
other residences in the area.
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CHIMNEY
FIRE
February
29, 2008
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This
afternoon in the middle of a snow storm crews
were alerted to Madjerich Lane for a reported
chimney fire. Engine 41 arrived and found a
working fire inside after laying a line into
the structure. E-51 secured the hydrant and
crews assisted on the rooftop to vent and remove
debris from the chimney.
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FIRE
PREVENTION
February
26, 2008
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This
evening several Tiger Cubs from Pack 210 came
to visit the Fire Station for
fire prevention. Crews demonstrated equipment,
gave tours and had a good time.
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MVC
w/ INJURIES
February
26, 2008
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Today
crews were alerted to Route 22 Eastbound at
Old William Penn Highway for an MVC. Crews arriving
found a two vehicle rear end MVC containing
two injures. R4 crews found no entrapment or
hazards but began to move and package patients
to awaiting EMS units for transport.
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BOY
SCOUTS
February
23, 2008
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The
Boy Scouts of the Tecumsa District held the
Finals for the Pinewood derby here at the station
today. Over 80 scouts that previously won other
races competed to claim bragging rights for
the fastest car. Representing the fire station
was Tiger scout Jonathan Edgar racing his own
version of Truck 4! Food, drinks and smiles
were all served today. Great job kids.
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CHIMNEY
FIRE
February
19, 2008
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Today
at 16:12 hours, crews were alerted to the area
of Northern Pike and Deauville Drive for a reported
chimney fire by a motorist. Crews arrived in
the area and found a chimney condition on Lavale
Drive.
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