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 our website. Its hard to believe that we are moving into our fifth year of the merger between the East McKeesport VFC #2 and the Wall Borough VFD. Without much fanfare, we have dramatically improved not only our inventory and service capabilities, but also our training. New rescue tools-a Holmatro combi-tool, airbags, and assorted hand tools, are now in service on board Rescue 135. The more modern Truck 287 is poised and ready, loaded with equipment that we could have only dreamed of five years ago. This is the result of the hard work of our members past and present, with the help of the two Borough Councils, and the Federal and State grants that we have been able to secure. We've enhanced our capability to provide top notch fire, rescue, EMS, and public service to the communities of Wall and East McKeesport, and when called upon, to our neighbors...but we are not done growing yet. Browse through our site and see what we are proud of. Also know that we are welcoming new members all the time. If you are interested in growing with us, whether its an interest in firefighting, EMS, rescue, or administration and fund-raising, there's probably a place for you.

Check it out!

Steve Zamosky, Chief of Department
United Vol. Fire/Rescue

United Volunteers Fire & Rescue Photo of The Day for

Residential Structure Fire

Friday, January 29, 2010 05:24

Early in the morning on January 29, 2010 UVFR stations 135 and 287 along with Pitcairn RIT 230 and Wilmerding station 306 were alerted to the 700 block of Fifth Avenue in East McKeesport for the report of a possible structure fire.

Initals calls thought that the smoke was possibly caused by a wood burner, however East McKeesport PD quickly arrived on scene and confirmed a working fire.

Crews arrived to find a 1 and 1/2 story residence with fire showing on the first floor. Due to the lay out of the home, intial crews had difficulty finding the seat of the fire. Because of the cold weather, FDNV stations 213 and 214 and Monroeville station 193 were added for manpower.

The fire was brought under control in approximately 2 hours and is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall.

Units involved: R 135, T 287, Q 135, E 306-1, RIT 230, R 213, Q 214, E 193 and R 113 (air services)

Command: DC 135 (Spielvogle)

UVFR Begins 2010 with a structure fire response

Saturday, January 2, 2010 02:10

UVFR was dispatched to the 300 block of Broadway Bouldvard in Pitcairn for the report of a working apartment building fire with possible entrapment. Rescue 135 and Squad 135 responded with a total of 9 members.

Crews operated in a rapid intervention team capacity, laddering the fire building and performing safety duties. There were no team activations.

Apartment Building Fire

On Thursday December 24th around 0730, UVFR Stations 135 and 287 along with Stations 306 and RIT 230 were dispatched to the 900 block of Fifth Avenue in East McKeesport for the report of an apartment building fire.

Crews arrived to find a first floor apartment with the front two rooms well involved. The fire was extinguised withing 15 minutes and no additional extention was found.

The cause is under investigation by the Allegheny COunty FIre Marshall's office and the Red Cross is assisting the resident with shelter needs.

Units responding: R 135, T 287, Q 135, E 306-1, R 213, EAPS, E. McKeesport PD, ACFM

Command: DC 135 (Spielvogle)

Motor Vehicle Accident

Late in the evening on December 23rd UVFR stations 287 and 135 were alerted to the 300 block of Wall Avenue in Wall for the report of a motor vehicle accident with hazards.

Crews assisted with traffic control and clean up.

UVFR Elects 2010 Officers

Recently United Vol. Fire/Rescue elected its 2010 executive and line officers.

They are:

President: Tony Mascilli

Vice President: Cheryl Rogowski

Secretary: Marty Holden

Treasurer: John Rogowski

Chief: Steve Zamosky

Deputy Chiefs:

135-Shane Spielvogle

287-Chuck Slepsky

Captains:

135-John Rogowski

287-Tony Olshesky

Lieutenants:

135-Jamie Rice

We look forward to another successful year, and thank the outgoing officers for their hard work and support.

Motor vehicle crash with injuries and hazards

Around 0230 on Saturday, Nov 14 UVFR stations 135 and 287 along with EMS 330 were dispatched to the 1000 block of Park St. in East McKeesport for a motor vehicle crash with injuries.

Crews arrived to find a small sedan that had struck a pole head on. All occupants were out of the vehicle.

One occupant required transport to a local hospital for treatment, while the other refused all EMS services.

Crews contained a minor fluids leak and checked the affected telephone pole for damage.

Mutual Aid Assist-North Versailles Twp, Structure Fire

In the early morning hours of November 13th, UVFR stations 135 and 287 were alerted to standby in station for FDNV units operating at a structure fire on Overhill Drive.

Both UVFR stations crewed and awaited orders. At approximately 0220 Rescue 135 was requested to the scene for manpower support and responded with a crew of 5 members.

Crews assisted with overhaul and checking for extention on the second floor of the home.

Motor vehicle crash with hazards

Around 1 o'clock in the morning UVFR stations 135 and 287 were alerted to the 300 block of Lincoln Highway (Route 30) for the report of a motor vehicle crash with hazards and possible injuries.

UVFR responded with 10 members. Crews arrived to find an older model Cadillac sedan that had been involved in a police chase, and had lost control near Lincoln Highway and Hilda St in E. McKeesport. The vehicle struck an utility pole, removing its base and then went off of a hill side, stiking a parked vehicle along the side of the road.

Crews found no injuries, and controlled hazards at the scene.

UVFR Members attend RIT training

Saturday, October 10th 7 UVFR members attended the annual FOOLS ultimate training weekend at La Roche College in the North Hills.

Crews rotated through three morning training modules-tunneling, shoring, and horizontal pulls. In the afternoon, those skills were put to use during a two hour long collapse rescue scenario.

Our thanks to Chief Crawfod from the Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire and all of the other instructors who made this a great class.

Vehicle Accident with Injuries

Around lunch time on September 23rd, 2009, UVFR stations 135 and 287 along with EMS 330 were dispatched to the area of US Route 30 and Third Street for a report of a vehicle accident with injuries.

Crews arrived to find a mid size sedan involved with a large work truck. There was no entrapment and both drivers were transported to local hospitals for treatment.

UVFR units responding: A 331, R 135, Q287

Multi-Residential Structure Fire

Monday, September 14, 2009 02:22

Early in the morning on September 14th, 2009 UVFR stations 135 and 287 were alerted to the 300 block of 2nd Street in Pitcairn for the report of several residences on fire.

Before going enroute, crews were given the update of multiple 911 callers reporting several buildings well involved.

135/287 crews acted in a rapid intervention capacity, and did not have any emergency activations.

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

UVFR units responding: R135, Q135, A331, Q287 with 13 members

Other units responding: E230-1, E230-2, Q230, E229, T229, Q229,E306-1

Q306, T194, E194-2, M4-9

UVFR Hosts Firefighter I Exam Prep Class
UVFR will be hosting a Firefighter I exam prep class this coming September. Class dates are September 12th, 20th, 26th, and 27th, and the instructor is Brian Wright. Please call UVFR Station 135 at 412-823-9654 for information or to enroll in the class.

UVFR Heads to North Versailles Community Days

UVFR participated in the North Versailles Township Community Days events on Saturday and Sunday August 15th and 16th.

On Saturday, UVFR Rescue 135 received an award for 'Best Appearing Heavy Pumper' at the community days parade.

On Sunday, two UVFR Teams participated in the battle of the barrel. In keeping with tradition, both UVFR teams were eliminated in the first round.

Way to go!

UVFR Annual Picnic

UVFR members celebrated the annual company picnic on August 15th, 2009 at White Oak Park.

A great time was had by all, and a special congratulations go to Firefighter of the year Deputy Chief Chuck Slepsky, and member of the year FF/EMT Cheryl Rogowski.

Also a huge thanks to FDNV and Wilmerding VFD who covered for us during that day.

UVFR Rescues another cat in a tree (yes, you read that right)

Recently UVFR was requested to the area of Lecanto and Victor street in East McKeesport by police to assist with removing an injured feline from a tree.

Members deployed a 24 foot ground ladder and FF/EMT Joe Mays climbed the ladder and removed the animal without incident.

It should be noted that Joe's father, FF/EMT Stacy Mays rescued another injured feline from a tree about 100 feet in the air last year.

Nice work.

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