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

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

Structure Fire Assist-North Braddock

Sunday, July 3, 2011 22:46

UVFR was alerted to assist North Braddock Station 207 with the report of a working fire in the 200 block of Hawkins Avenue. First arriving units found one strucutre well involved, and the houses on either side of that building also catching fire.

Crews worked to knock all 3 structures. Because of the extent of operations a second RIT from Pitcairn Station 230 was alerted to assist UVFR's team. There were no team activations however several firefighters were treated for heat related illness.

Stations working: 207, 113, 153, 135, 278, 279, 137, 230, ACFM, Priority One EMS, Salvation Army

Structure Fire Assist-Braddock

Thursday, June 30, 2011

UVFR's rapid intervention team was summoned to the area of 11th Street in Braddock for the report of a working commercial building fire. First arriving crews found a 4 story brick factory that was being used to produce pallets fully involved. UVFR responded with 7 members and there were no team activations.

Stations responding: 113, 207, 153, 298, 204, 303, 298, 238, 135, ACFM, Salvation Army, Priority One EMS

Operational Changes for UVFR, July 1, 2011

Friday, July 1 will begin a new chapter for United Vol. Fire/Rescue. As of midnight that day, UVFR will no longer operate an ALS transport ambulance. Instead, we will begin work as a quick response service (QRS) unit. Basically, on high priority EMS calls in East McKeesport and Wall, members and equipment from UVFR will respond to assist our new primary EMS agency, Eastern Area Prehospital Services. Our members made the difficult decision to discontinue the all volunteer EMS in an effort to offer a better service model to our communities. We look forward to working with EAPS on many projects in the future and welcome them into East McKeesport. Of note, they will continue to honor all 2011 UVFR Ambulance Club Memberships that had previously been purchased.

Also as of that date, Tele-squirt 135, our 55 foot aerial ladder unit, will be repositioned into the East McKeesport station. In an effort to streamline operations, all UVFR equipment and personnel for both communities will respond from the Broadway Avenue station. Additionally, Squad 135-2 will be placed OOS, and E 135 (1982 American La France) will move to reserve apparatus status. Our apparatus line up will be: 135 Rescue, 135 Tele-Squirt, 135 Squad (QRS), and 135 SOV.

We realize this is alot of change in a short period of time, but we feel this is the best choice for UVFR, its members, and our neighbors. Please feel free to call the station at 412-823-9654 and ask for any officer with questions.

Structure fire assist-Braddock

Sunday, June 19, 2011

Station 135 was alerted to assist Braddock Fire Department with a building fire in the 400 block of 6th Street. Crews responded with 7 members and acted in a rapid intervention capacity. There were no team activations.

Stations responding: 113, 207, 153, 238, 135, 204, ACFM, Priority One EMS, Braddock PD

Structure Fire Assist-Wilmerding

Tuesday, June 14, 2011 02:15

UVFR Crews were called to assist Wilmerding Station 306 with the report of a working building fire in the 400 block of Patton Street.

North Versailles Police on normal patrol spotted the fire in an occupied home a little after 2 am. The officer was able to alert the residents and get them to safety.

The fire is being investigated by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall's Office.

Units on scene: E 306-1, R 135, E 230-1, E 283-1, T 283, Q 306, EAPS, NVT PD, ACFM

Command: Chief 306 (Hartzell)

Structure Fire Assist-North Braddock

Thursday, June 2, 2011

135 Rapid Intervention Team was dispatched to Lobinger Avenue in North Braddock for a working structure fire. 135 Rescue responded with 8 members. There were no team activations.

Units on scene: E 207, E 113, T 153, R 135, ACFM, Priority One EMS, NB PD

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