Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company #1

Demolition of an outbuilding caused a fire that spread to the woods around it, and neighboring yards yesterday afternoon.

Crews worked from both sides of the incident to bring it under control in about an hour.

We urge residents to not perform hot work or burn in these dry and windy conditions to prevent future incidents like these.

Thank You to our Mutual Aid Agencies!

Since 12/1/23, our members have responded to 293 calls for service.

Halloween activities from the other night included stops at Trunk or Treat at the Masons Hotel in Lincoln Beach and Trick or Treat in the Chapeldale community.

Thanks to everyone for stopping by to support and converse with our crews.

Freddy even hung out for a bit!

This weekend we had members finish their Operations Level of Vehicle Rescue. 30 students from 3 counties participated in this 44 hour program.

Students used electric, battery operated, hydraulic, and pneumatic tools in multiple scenarios to learn applications for future incidents.

They sit for their Technician Examination Thursday November 7th.

Today our members provided fire prevention education Grandma's House in the Township.

This gives us the opportunity to interact with the age groups, teachers and showcase our equipment and apparatus.

This year we talked about calling 9-1-1, exit drills in the home (E.D.I.T.H), and don’t fear a firefighter in gear.

Each youngster was given their own fire helmet before they had the opportunity to look over the fire apparatus and meet the firefighters.

Interested in outreach or education for your community group or business? Message us!

First alarm companies were alerted just before midnight last evening for a reported house fire in our “Lincoln Beach” section of the Township. Chief 115 arrived to find smoke showing, prompting our working fire alarm to be dispatched.

Crews revealed the problem to be a furnace fire in the basement with some extension into adjacent walls and ceiling. The fire was extinguished and building was ventilated.

We urge residents to have furnaces and chimneys cleaned as colder weather approaches to prevent future fires. As this is 2024 Fire Prevention Week, we also attribute the early detection of this fire to working smoke detectors. If you would like you residence or business checked and/or need smoke detectors, please reach out to us

This past week has involved a lot; including a Motor Vehicle Accident assisting Renton Volunteer Fire Department (234) and Multi-Alarm Residential Structure Fire assisting Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company #3 Other incidents in the week are not pictured.

Personnel also participated in a training on Rural Fireground Water Movement with Slickville VFD with multiple other agencies. This gives an opportunity to learn how to plan and get water to fires where hydrants are not, and familiarize with other tanker apparatus in the region

Yesterday afternoon Truck 115 provided standby coverage for the tri-city area with while crews from surrounding areas handled a multi-company fire in the City of New Kensington (56)

Special thanks to in station coverages by Engine Company Markle VFDand Truck Company Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department

Rescue/RIT Company Export Volunteer Fire Department transferred to our station for coverage and further needs for the fire.

Since 12/1/23, our members have responded to 233 calls for service.

Truck & Tanker 115 have just returned in service after a fire at Camping World on SR 356 assisting Markle VFD

Crews performed extinguishment, overhaul and water supply for 3 hours this morning.

Since 12/1/23, our members have responded to 229 calls for service.

☑️ ATV/UTV/Trailer Vehicle Operations

☑️ Mobile Ventilation Unit Training

☑️ Edgecliff Condominiums Pre Plan Exercise

☑️ Vehicle Rescue - Awareness

Training, Planning and Exercises are a must to stay prepared and better deploy our resources when incidents happen.

Our members are always busy working hard!

Started the day with the Brush and Tanker aiding Lower Burrell Volunteer Fire Company a garbage fire that was dumped from a truck.

Ended the day working with Lloydsville Fire Department and members of Bradenville Volunteer Fire Department reviewing ventilation and lighting basics then demonstrating the capabilities of our Mobile Ventilation Unit (MVU)

More incidents, more training, and more public relations events.

August is off to a busy start for our volunteers!

Every little bit of help from fundraising to incident response makes us better fit to handle community needs. Are you interested in helping? Contact us! 🚒

As the weekend comes to a close we reflect on its events and the memories we have with Matt Danish.

A thank you to the mutual aid companies who took time out of their day for his procession, and Oakmont Volunteer Fire DepartmentSardis Volunteer Fire Companyand Iselin/West Lebanon VFCfor the area standby coverage.

A huge thank you to Matt’s employer Tyler Mountain Water for keeping us hydrated and MISSION BBQMonroeville for donating mercy meals for us, the standby companies and our new family

Thank You for your time and dedication as member, Thank You for the memories as our friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and other friends. Your loss was way too soon Matt 💛💙

Thank You for your time and dedication as member, Thank You for the memories as our friend.

Our thoughts and prayers are with your family and other friends. Your loss was way too soon Matt 💛💙

Today we supported the funeral of Ret. Chief Corey Comperatore of Buffalo Twp Vol Fire Company Events . The crew of Tanker 115 participated in the funeral procession throughout the counties.

The crews of Truck 115 and Brush 115 provided standby coverage for any calls at Buffalo’s neighboring SouthBuffalo VFD. (Armstrong 220)

Shortly after lunch time, and until the end of the standby detail, our personnel responded on back to back field fires in South Buffalo Township.

We proudly and happily support our network of agencies in their times of need. Our hearts go out to the family, friends and firehouses affected by the loss of Corey 💛💙

Our crews responded to two incidents ten minutes apart this afternoon.

While Tanker 115 and Engine 78 handled a van fire in the township; a working residential structure fire was dispatched assisting Markle VFDin their Shearsburg district. Truck 115, Vent 115 responded, as did Tanker 115 after clearing the van fire

Thank You Sardis Volunteer Fire Companyfor the aid, then the standby coverage.

📸: From The Scene Photography

Rescue Engine 115 just cleared an accident with entrapment assisting Washington Township VFC - Westmoreland the intersection of SR 780 and SR 380. Rescue personnel were supplemented by Sardis Volunteer Fire Company

Traffic control was handled by Oklahoma Vol. Fire Dept.and additional personnel from our company. Patient care was done initially by Murrysville Medic One (610) then transferred to STAT MedEvac

On May 13th we received a Proclamation and Letter of Commendation from Plum Borough due to our response regarding the tragic explosion in their Rustic Ridge community.

This past Saturday, Renton Volunteer Fire Department (234) held their 75th Anniversary which included time again to reflect with community officials, leaders and members of their HOA offering also a moment of silence in memory of that day.

A tribute slide was also shared of EMT Mark Ellis who passed in 2022 and is forever missed.

💜💛 from our family Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company #1

Tanker 115 helped with the rural water drafting skills for the students of a weekend Pump Operations class Aspinwall VFD

Members from Fox Chapel VFD also attended the program.

Crews later enjoyed a meal at a neighboring Eaten Park to refresh after a solid day of training but continued with some driver training and area familiarization.

Recently a training was held for operators of 3 newly purchased tankers to acclimate their skills to the new apparatus and functions.

The training achieved those skills for competencies from both NFPA 1002 Driver Operator - Pumper & Mobile Water Supply.

Another segment was on Ultra High Pressure systems reviewed by the new purchase of their system from Renton Volunteer Fire Department (234).

Tanker Companies Upper Burrell Volunteer Fire Company VFDand West Leechburg Volunteer Fire Departmentattended

Yesterday afternoon into evening, our company responded to 7 calls for service:

1. Commercial Structure Fire - SR 356 aiding Allegheny Township Fire Company #1
2. Smoke Investigation - Industrial Blvd aiding Lower Burrell VFC No. 1
3. Commercial Structure Fire - Columbia Rd aiding Logans Ferry Heights Volunteer Fire Department
4. Trees & Wires Down - Oak Lake Rd in Township
5. Trees Down - Myers Dr in Township
6. Trees Down - Rich Hill Rd in Township
7. Fire Alarm - Hunt Valley Dr aiding Washington Township VFC - Westmoreland

Over 50 man hours were recorded, plus station staffing continued through the night for any additional calls. Thank you to all of the mutual aid and bystanders for sending in 📸

Tuesday and Wednesday evening of this week we co-hosted 2 Training Seminars from Urban Fire Training with Logans Ferry Heights Volunteer Fire Department and Oakmont Volunteer Fire Department

Tuesday’s session was on Target Hazards and Technological Concerns with Vehicles, Equipment and Machinery. Students learned safety and decision making processes from real life incidents to better our operational response.

Wednesday’s program was on “Cellar to the Loft” where students learned how to handle fire situations and safety concerns with fires in different building construction features again from real life incidents. Special thanks to Brian Butler follow for more of your own information!

Today, Truck 115 aided in the es**rt of Captain Ron Shaffer of Vandergrift #1 VFD to the funeral home from the Allegheny County Medical Examiners Office. Our thoughts and prayers are with the company, Murrysville Medic One and his family 💛💙

The nice weather gave an opportunity for some members to work on basic drills with SCBA, Hoseline Advancement and Aerial Practices.

At the end of the training session, Brush 115, Utility and UTV 115, Tanker 115 and Truck 115 responded to aid Washington Township VFC - Westmoreland (102) with a brush fire endangering a shed. Crews deployed forestry lines and provided water supply to each other until it was brought under control.

As of 12/1/23, Station 115 has responded to 95 incidents, 8 of which were outside/brush fires

The weather change and windy conditions have brought us a rash of brush fires due to controlled burns becoming out of control.

Incident No. 1 - Oak Lake Road in Upper Burrell
Incident No. 2 - Upper Drennan Road in Upper Burrell
Incident No. 3 - Birch Way in New Kensington

We strongly wish to remind residents to be cautious of weather and dry conditions when burning.

As of 12/1/23, Station 115 has responded to 89 incidents.

Rescue Engine 115 and mutual aid companies were alerted for a vehicle rollover this morning on SR 780 in the Township.

Upon arrival, entrapment and injuries were confirmed and the patient was extricated from the vehicle to be transported by EMS.

Since 12/1/23, Station 115 has responded to 86 incidents, 8 of which now were accidents requiring extrication of patients.