Welcome to United Volunteers Fire & Rescue

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United Vol. Fire & Rescue

PO Box 115
East McKeesport PA 15035

(412)823-9654

UVFR Message From the Chief

FROM THE CHIEF

Welcome to United Volunteer Fire/Rescue's website. With this tool, we hope to share valuable information about our department, the incidents that we respond to, and ways that you and your family can remain safe in today's hectic times.

As a company, UVFR takes a great deal of pride in the work that we do. We understand that our primary focus is to provide fire, EMS and rescue services to the citizens of Wall, East McKeesport, and the surrounding communities on that most difficult day when they have to dial 911. The mission of our department is to respond quickly, efficiently, and professionally to any situation that may arise. Our members train very frequently both in our station and with experts from the county and state level.

From time to time, we will also post information on this site about classes and opportunities that would allow us to interact with the community that we serve. I hope that you would take advantage of some of these opportunities to see what exactly UVFR has to offer.

I would also like to take this opportunity to extend an invitation to anyone age 14 and up who has an interest in joining the department to stop by and talk with the members. We are always looking for people with interest in firefighting and rescue, but there are other ways you can help out such as fundraising or administrative duties.

If you have any questions about United Volunteer Fire/Rescue please feel free to stop by the station or give me a call at 412-823-9654.

Shane Spielvogle, Chief
United Vol. Fire/Rescue

United Volunteers Fire & Rescue Photo of The Day for

Structure Fire Assist, North Braddock

Monday, May 14, 2012 08:18

135 Rescue and Squad responded this morning to North Braddock Borough to assist with a working structure fire in the 400 block of Hawkins Avenue.

UVFR responded with 5 members and acted in a RIT capacity. There were no team activations.

The fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall.

Structure Fire Assist, Braddock

Saturday, April 7, 2012

135 was alerted on a second alarm assignment to a structure fire on Elm Way in Braddock Borough.

135 Rescue and Squad responded with 9 members and assisted with suppression and overhaul operations.

Change your clocks, change your batteries!

United Volunteer Fire/Rescue would like to remind everyone that its that time of year again....when you change your clocks, change the batteries in your smoke and carbon monoxide detectors.

Making sure these devices have a fresh battery is essential to ensuring that work properly.

If you are unable to change your batteries on your own, or have questions about where to place smoke and carbon monoxide detectors, please call the station at 412-823-9654.

New Members Wanted

UVFR is always looking for more members to join our team. We are an all volunteer department providing fire, rescue, and QRS response to East McKeesport and Wall Boroughs. We also provide mutual aid to several area departments either in the form of suppression support or serving as a rapid intervention team at working fires. Members for UVFR can live anywhere in the general area, not just in Wall or East McKeesport. We currently have members who live in Wilmerding, North Versailles, and Monroeville.

All training and equipment is paid for by UVFR. Not interested in firefighting but want to help anyhow? There are other ways to support UVFR such as assisting with vehicle maintenance, clerical work, and fundraising.

Call the station at 412 823 9654 or stop by any Tuesday evening around 7pm to talk to a member or pick up an application.

Structure Fire Assist, North Versailles Township

Thursday, February 9, 2012 06:25

UVFR was alerted to the 400 block of London Avenue in North Versailles for the report of a structure fire. Rescue 135 responded with 8 members. Crews arrived to find a one and a half story structure fully involved and assisted with relay pumping and suppression efforts. There were no injuries.

Units Responding: 213, 214, 211, 135, 230RIT, 283, White Oak EMS, ACFM, NVT PD, Salvation Army

Command: 213 Chief (McNeill)

Busy Day for UVFR 135 Crews

Monday, February 6, 2012 13:08

Monday, February 6th was a busy day for UVFR and other area crews. In the early afternoon, 135 was alerted to assist the Fire Department of North Versailles with a report of a commercial structure fire at the Winchester Room Restaraunt on Lincoln Highway. 135 Rescue and 135 Squirt responded with 9 members. Crews encountered heavy fire conditions and command made the decision to focus on a defensive attack. The fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall's office.

Units Responding: 213, 214, 135, 306, 230, 283, 299, 300, 211, 161, 196, 4 (Westmoreland County-Hartford Heights), North Huntingdon EMS (rehab), Murrysville Medic One (rehab), NVT PD, ACFM, Salvation Army Canteen unit

Command: 213 Chief (McNeill)

And....while 135 crews were clearing the fire in North Versailles, they were alerted to respond to the 300 block of Caldwell Avenue in Wilmerding for the report of another working structure fire. 306 units arrived quickly to find a 3 story single family residence with heavy smoke and fire conditions. Crews worked for several hours to extinguish that fire.

Units Responding: 306, 135, 283, 230, 193, 195, EAPS, ACFM, NVT PD, Salvation Army canteen unit.

Winchester Room

2012 Officers

United Fire Rescue is pleased to announce it's 2012 Officer line up:

Line Officers:

Chief-Shane Spielvogle

Deputy Chief-Andy McWhinney

Captain-John Rogowski

Lieutenants-Marty Holden and Tony Mascilli

Executive Officers:

President: Tony Mascilli

Vice President: Cheryl Rogowski

Treasurer: John Rogowski

Recording Secretary: Marty Holden

Good luck to all of our 2012 Officers and thank you to those serving in 2011.

Commercial Structure Fire Assist-North Versailles

Saturday, December 3, 2011 02:55

UVFR was alerted to assist FDNV with the report of a working commercial structure fire at the King's Restaurant at the intersection of Routes 30 and 48.

135 Rescue and 135 Squirt responded with 13 members. Crews assisted with suppression and overhaul. There were no injuries. The fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall.

Responding units: R213, T214, E213-2, R135, TS135, E306-1, E283-1, North Huntingdon EMS, White Oak EMS, NVTPD, ACFM

Command: 213 Deputy (McNeill)

Motor Vehicle Crash into a BUilding

Wednesday, November 16, 2011 11:25

UVFR was dispatched along with Eastern Area EMS and East McKeesport Police to the report of a tractor trailer into a building in the 1100 block of Broadway Avenue in East McKeesport.

Crews arrived to find a Pepsi Co. truck had struck several parked cars and then struck a support column for an apartment building at that location. There was significant structural damage to the building. Crews quickly evacuated the buiding, established a collapse zone and notified utilities.

Thomas Rigging from Turtle Creek was summoned to shore the building and Magill's heavy towing from Monroeville removed the vehicle once the building was secured.

There were no injuries and the status of the building is under review by the proper borough authorities.

Units: UVFR R 135, EAPS, Command 193, E. McK Police

Structure Fire Assist-Pitcairn

Friday, October 28, 2011 10:58

In the morning of October 28th, UVFR was alerted to assist Pitcairn companies 229 and 230 in the 500 block of Second Street with the report of a structure fire. First arriving crews found a large 2 1/2 story structure with the second and third floor well involved. UVFR responded with six members and crews acted in a rapid intervention team capacity.

The fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall.

Companies on scene: 229, 230, 194, 306, 135, 311, 153, Pitcairn EMS, ACFM

Apartment Fire-East McKeesport

Wednesday, September 28, 2011 21:57

UVFR crews were alerted for the 300 block of Santos Street in East McKeesport for the report of smoke coming from an unknown building. East McKeesport Police arrived quickly and found a working fire in the 1100 block of Broadway in an apartment building.

Crews arrived to find a working fire with heavy smoke showing from the entrances to the building and make an aggressive interior attack. Other crews performed evacuation and checked for extension.

The fire was contained to the apartment of origin and is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall.

Companies on scene: 135, 306, 230 RIT, 213, 153, 207 (standby), EAPS, ACFM

Command: 135 Chief (Spielvogle)

Former UVFR Vehicles in their new life

Recently UVFR parted ways with our ambulance and a former squad vehicle. These units were purchased by Fayette EMS. Our former Medic 331, a 1999 McCoy Miller is now in service as a transport unit for the Sugar Creek EMS division.

The 1980 GMC/Utility Body, which initially served as East McKeesport's first rescue unit, and then later as a squad unit, is now part of Fayette EMS' emergency incident rehab team.

We wish Fayette EMS luck with both of their 'new' vehicles!

Former Rescue 135

Former Medic 331

Annual UVFR Company Picnic

UVFR recently held its annual picnic at White Oak Park. Members and their families took time to enjoy some food and fun away from the fire station.

Congratulations to Firefighter of the year, Lt. Marty Holden, and Member of the year, Capt. John Rogowski on their well deserved awards.

Firefighter of the year, Lt. Marty
Holden

Structure Fire Assist-South Versailles

Saturday, August 6, 2011 02:00

135 Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) was alerted to the 200 block of South Versailles Township for the report of a working structure fire. 135 Rescue responded with 5 members.

Crews discovered a working building fire. There were no team activations. The cause of the fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall's Office.

Crews on scene: 272, 299, 300, 135, North Huntingdon Station 8 (Circleville), White Oak EMS, ACFM, American Red Cross

Structure fire assist-Wilmerding

Wednesday, July 20, 2011 20:11

UVFR Station 135 was dispatched to assist Wilmerding Station 306 in the 300 block of Airbrake Avenue for a working building fire.

First arriving crews encountered heavy fire conditions. Because of the heat and humidity a fire rehab sector was set up to ensure member safety. Multiple crews were utilized during the extinguishment.

The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall.

Crews on scene: 306, 283, 135, 213, 214, 230, 194, 193, EAPS, Murrysville Medic One EMS, North Huntingdon EMS, Pitcairn EMS, Trafford EMS, ACFM, Salvation Army, Red Cross

Photo by A. Hitchins, EAPS

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