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Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services is announcing the start of our FIRST EVER Electronics Bash! Our Electronics Bash will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, virtually via our Facebook Live at 6:00PM!

For those wondering, the Electronics Bash will work the same way our Cash Bash does. When a number is pulled, the winner will receive the package that is up next.

Get your chance to win an Apple Tablet, MacBook, Drone, Go Pro, TV/Sound Bar, VR Headset and more! There are 18 Prizes with a total greater than $13,000 being raffled off! (See Packaged Items Below)

500 Tickets, with TWO NUMBERS on Each Ticket for just $50 Total!

Get Your Tickets Now: https://southern-allegheny-valley-emergency-services.square.site/

Being this is a virtual event; all tickets will be emailed to you via the email you use to purchase your tickets via our Square Site.

For information on all the items, please visit our Square Site for all the details!
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Terms and Conditions
To participate in the Raffles supporting Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services, you must adhere to the following -
Must be 18 and Over to Participate
All Prizes /Winning Must be claimed within 30 days or they will remain property of Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services.
We will ship anywhere at Winner's Expense
If the Raffled item is any sort of regulated good, then the winner must meet all applicable requirements in that instance.
TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND MAY NOT BE RESOLD
Square is the ONLY authorized platform for which our Raffle Tickets may be purchase.

BREAKING NEWS

Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services is announcing the start of our FIRST EVER Electronics Bash! Our Electronics Bash will be held on Saturday, October 12, 2024, virtually via our Facebook Live at 6:00PM!

Get your chance to win an Apple Tablet, MacBook, Drone, Go Pro, TV/Sound Bar, VR Headset and more! There are 18 Prizes with a total greater than $13,000 being raffled off! (See Packaged Items Below)

500 Tickets, with TWO NUMBERS on Each Ticket for just $50 Total!

Get Your Tickets Now: https://southern-allegheny-valley-emergency-services.square.site/

Being this is a virtual event; all tickets will be emailed to you via the email you use to purchase your tickets via our Square Site.

For information on all the items, please visit our Square Site for all the details!
______________________________________________
Terms and Conditions
To participate in the Raffles supporting Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services, you must adhere to the following -
Must be 18 and Over to Participate
All Prizes /Winning Must be claimed within 30 days or they will remain property of Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services.
We will ship anywhere at Winner's Expense
If the Raffled item is any sort of regulated good, then the winner must meet all applicable requirements in that instance.
TICKETS ARE NON-TRANSFERABLE AND MAY NOT BE RESOLD
Square is the ONLY authorized platform for which our Raffle Tickets may be purchase.

A huge thank you to everyone who donated to support our Junior Fire Camp! Also to those who volunteered their time to teach them.
Pasquale's pizza Aspinwall, Treat Down the Street, LifeFlight, and the Borough of Aspinwall, David W, May General Contractor, LLC, blink, Springdale Automotive, Maddy’s Maids, FoxWall EMS, Parkview EMS, Chick-Fil-A Fox Chapel, and Gino Bros Pizzeria
Treat Down the Street
LifeFlight
Borough of Aspinwall
Blink
Parkview EMS
Foxwall EMS
Gino Brothers
Chick-fil-A at Fox Chapel
Ferra's Automotive Services Inc.
Springdale Automotive - Jim Pertinaci - James Pertinaci

Day 2 Junior Fire Camp:
On Day 2 we visited station 2 and the Aspinwall Recreational Area. The juniors watched a vehicle rescue demonstration, learned about hose lines, practicing managing a hose line during battle of the barrel, and received a certificate of completion from our chief. The juniors also set up a landing zone and communicated with Life Flight to land via the radio. We ended the day with Pizza & Ice Cream.
Thank you to those who have donated to make this camp possible:
Pasquale's pizza Aspinwall, Treat Down the Street, LifeFlight, and the Borough of Aspinwall, David W, May General Contractor, LLC, blink, Springdale Automotive, Maddy’s Maids, and Gino Bros Pizzeria Sharpsburg.
Treat Down the Street LifeFlight Borough of Aspinwall Blink

Day 1 Junior Fire Camp:
On Day 1 we visited Station 1 and Station 3 to complete activities. The juniors learned what it means to be a junior firefighter. Our 12 juniors participated in activities including Forcible entry, hand tools, ladders, fire extinguishers, SCBA’s, and how to find a victim in a smokey room. These are all skills that are taught throughout the essentials of firefighting. The junior fire camp was an opportunity for the kids to see if they would want to join a local fire department. Our department will get them in contact to the closest volunteer fire station to them.

Thank you to those who have donated to make this camp possible:
David W. May General Contractor LLC, blink, Springdale Automotive, Maddy’s Maids, Gino Bros Pizzeria Sharpsburg, and Chick-Fil-A

ATTENTION FOR COOLING:
There will be 3 Port Authority Buses located throughout the borough of Sharpsburg:
1 at the Sharpsburg Towers
1 at the Sharpsburg Library
1 at the Borough Building
Buses will provide Air Conditioning and a charging station

Happy Father’s Day!

Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services is honored to have been selected by 93.7 The Fan to participate in The Fan 5 Alarm Marathon happening Today and Friday! This great event is dedicated to supporting local volunteer fire departments in the area with much needed funding.

If you would like to donate and support the fundraiser please follow the link below. We appreciate all your support and thank 93.7 The Fan for allowing us to be part of this great fundraiser!

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CLICK HERE TO DONATE:
https://www.paypal.com/donate/?campaign_id=HKJTSLAVF5WU2

MORE INFO ON THE 5 ALARM MARATHON:
https://www.audacy.com/937thefan/news/shows/5-alarm-marathon

LOOKING FOR AN EASY WAY TO HELP?
A lot of people are interested in donating to their local fire company, but not always money. As Summer gets closer and the temperatures rise, it’s more and more important for our members to stay hydrated.
We may go through an entire cooler of water on a single call or during a training. Consider donating cases of water to your local fire company.
You know what the cases of water are being used for and you know it means the world to the firefighter on a hot day.

Do you know a young adult who is interested in firefighting? This gives kids ages 13-17 years old an opportunity to learn what is involved in being a junior firefighter.
--Scholarships are available--
Applications are available online
https://aspinwall-volunteer-fire-department.square.site/
June 22nd & 23rd
Activities include: Fire Extinguisher training, Search & Rescue, Basic Vehicle Rescue, Hands on CPR, Fire Ground Support: including Hose Lines & Tools... and more!!!

Tonight the Fox Chapel Girl Scout’s Daisy troop came to visit station 1. They went through our fire safety trailer, learned to not fear a firefighter in gear, and went for a fire truck ride. They were also generous enough to bring us multiple cases of water and Gatorade. Thank you all!

Our month in review:
Saturday May 11th we participated in the Fox Chapel Area School District's Safety & Wellness Day. Parents and kids had the opportunity to go through our safety trailer and learn what to do if a fire where to happen in their home.

Tuesday May 14th during the day members visited Watson Institute along with our local officials. The students led the tour and we enjoyed learning about their school and programs. A great collaboration to ensure the safety and readiness in the event of emergencies.
Tuesday evening we recognized 3 inspirational members of our department. We honored, Assistant Chief Gene Marsico (Past Chief of Aspinwall VFD) and Assistant Chief Lou Costanzo (Past Chief of Sharpsburg VFD) for all their years of service.
The third celebration was for Nick Scheid who has been in the fire service for 60 years, has served in many positions of the fire department and has made a huge impact on every single person within the department.

Saturday May 18th & Sunday May 19th we hosted a Pump Operations class. Members had a refresher on pumping and drafting operations.

Sunday May 19th in the evening we attending Goldfish Swim School - Fox Chapel's safety day. The kids where able to sit in our rescue and ladder truck.

Monday May 20th a group of kids from the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children came to Station 1 for a field trip. They learned how to know when there is a fire in their home, how to call 911/what to tell them, and how to escape or when to shelter in place.

Today our department hosted the Western Pennsylvania School for Blind Children for a field trip. Students where able to go through our safety trailer to learn fire safety. Learning how to feel a door for heat and how to call 911 and being prepared for the questions they will ask you. Students where also able to feel the firefighter gear and know not to be afraid. We ended the day giving everyone an opportunity to go for a fire truck ride.
We hope they had as much fun as we did!

Last evening, Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services celebrated three amazing members of our department. We honored, Assistant Chief Gene Marsico (Past Chief of Aspinwall VFD) and Assistant Chief Lou Costanzo (Past Chief of Sharpsburg VFD) for all their years of service. Each of them received a jacket and axe that was presented to each of them by their families.

The third celebration was for a member who has been in the fire service for 60 years, has served in many positions of the fire department and has made a huge impact on every single person within the department. We honored Nick Scheid for all his dedicated years of service. Nicks family presented him with a plaque, along with receiving several proclamations from the United States Reps Office of Chris Deluzio, PA State Rep Mandy Steele, District Judge Matt Rudzki and Mayor of Aspinwall Joe Noro.

Congratulations to Nick, Gene and Lou for all their years of dedication to Aspinwall, Sharpsburg and the new Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services.

Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services to host Junior Fire Camp to recruit young members Joining the Sharpsburg Volunteer Fire Department at 14 is a move that benefited Jean Daniher far beyond learning rescue skills. She was able to earn an associate degree and a registered nurse’s license for free through the Community College of Allegheny County solely because of her status as a...

LOOKING FOR AN EASY WAY TO HELP?

A lot of people are interested in donating to their local fire company, but not always money.
As Summer gets closer and the temperatures rise, it’s more and more important for our members to stay hydrated.
We may go through an entire cooler of water on a single call or during a training. Consider donating cases of water to your local fire company.
You know what the cases of water are being used for and you know it means the world to the firefighter on a hot day.

Join us at the FCASD Safety, Health, & Wellness Event
May 11th 10a-2p in the Aspinwall Municipal Parking Lot. We will have our fire safety trailer, gear, and more fun activities available!

Do you know a young adult who is interested in firefighting? This gives kids ages 13-17 years old an opportunity to learn what is involved in being a junior firefighter.

Applications are available online
https://aspinwall-volunteer-fire-department.square.site/
June 22nd & 23rd
Activities include: Fire Extinguisher training, Search & Rescue, Basic Vehicle Rescue, Hands on CPR, Fire Ground Support: including Hose Lines & Tools... and more!!!

Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services has had a busy week!

Monday, April 22nd we attended a educational class on how to respond to emergencies at the new Westinghouse facility in Etna hosted by our friends Etna Fire Department

Tuesday, April 23rd our department and mutual aid departments Parkview VFD, Pleasant Valley Vol. Fire Department, Fox Chapel VFD, and Blawnox Volunteer Fire Company toured the VA Hospital to become familiar with the layout and become more prepared when we respond to emergencies there.

Wednesday, April 24th we hosted a public officials meet & greet for the Aspinwall and Sharpsburg borough councils. We enjoyed a meal together followed by a ride in the fire trucks through the communities to see how our members respond to emergencies in our tight streets.

Saturday, April 27th members attending the Aspinwall Police Department drug take back event to promote fire safety and our junior fire camp.

Sunday, April 28th members assisted blocking roads of Aspinwall for the runners who attended the Run for the Hill of It event. We also set up a booth at Fireman's Park to promote our Junior Fire camp and give kids an opportunity to use our Jaws of Life tool.

Sunday evening crews responded to a working structure fire in the zero block of 5th St. upon arrival crews were met with heavy fire. Damage to one of the structures was extensive, requiring us to have it demolished immediately.

All departments who have attended the events above are 100% volunteer. In order to provide these services we thank our communities that support us.

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Last night at 7:30 PM, Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services responded to working structure fire at 12 and 14 5th St. upon arrival crews were met with heavy fire. Damage to number 12 was extensive, requiring us to have it demolished immediately.

We thank our members and all our mutual aid partners for all their hard work, keeping this fire from spreading and keeping everyone safe.

A big thank you to Gino bros pizza for providing pizza to all the firefighters.

2 MONTHS AWAY!!

Do you know a young adult who is interested in firefighting? This gives kids ages 13-17 years old an opportunity to learn what is involved in being a junior firefighter.

Applications are available online
https://aspinwall-volunteer-fire-department.square.site/
June 22nd & 23rd
Activities include: Fire Extinguisher training, Search & Rescue, Basic Vehicle Rescue, Hands on CPR, Fire Ground Support: including Hose Lines & Tools... and more!!!

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