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Welcome to the website of Monroeville Fire Department #6. Founded in 1955 and located in the Garden City section of Monroeville, Station 6 is one of 5 volunteer fire departments protecting 19 square miles and approx. 30,000 citizens of the Municipality of Monroeville. Monroeville is located 15 miles east of the City of Pittsburgh and is made up of large residential communities, an expansive technological and industrial business base and a large retail district. Working together, the Monroeville Fire Departments provide the very best fire, rescue, and medical services possible.

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Recent News and Incidents

 


Get Well Soon Andy

July 24 , 2008

Station 6 would like to say GET WELL SOON to Firefighter Andy D'Andries after being released from the hospital. Andy was admitted to Forbes Regional Hospital last week after suffering a work related injury. Andy has a long recovery ahead and we wish him and his family well!


Congratulations

July 22 , 2008

Station 6 would like to congratulate Garett and Holly Wagner on the birth of her new son Jackson Nathaniel. Born on July 22nd at 2:25 AM, Jackson weighed in at 7 lbs 5 oz.. Both parents and son are now resting at home comfortably. Congrats to Garett and welcome to our family Jackson!


Ambulance Passes Inspection

July 21, 2008

During the day Monday, Ambulance 69 along with all Monroeville EMS units were together at Station 4 being inspected for our licensure "checkup" by EMSI. This year, Ambulance 69 passed with no problems and was back in service rather quick. A lot of hard work went into preparing the ambulance by all but special thanks goes out to EMT/Firefighter Anthony Sage and EMT/Firefighter Michael Simms for the extreme dedication to the project.


Haz-Mat Incident

July 14, 2008

Company 4 was alerted to the area of Alpine Village Drive and William Penn Highway (Rt 22) for an oil slick forming on a local stream. Crews arrived to find what appeared to be gasoline leaking into the stream with a large fish kill. Crews from Rescue 4 attempted to contain the leak but found it too large to handle. Just over 2 hours into the incident, Command requested the Monroeville Haz-Mat response bringing Company 5, Engine 62, Rescue 6, Rescue 1, and Command 32 to the scene while also requesting the Allegheny County Haz-Mat Red Team to assist with investigation and control of the product. It was determined that due to the large amount of gas vapors in the area, several homes nearby had to be evacuated and utilities terminated in the area while crews worked to contain the spill. Company 6 crews assisted with evacuations, manpower, and lighting well into the night. With the assistance of the DEP, Fish Commission, and Allegheny County Emergency Services, the scene was declared under control and units were scaled back to Company 4 just after midnight. The cause of the leak is still under investigation.

Command: C-41 (Asst. Chief Rowndtree)
Responding Units: Engines 41-51-62, Rescues 4-1-6, Tanker 5, Command 32, Squads 1-3-4-5-6, Medics 47-49-69, Allegheny County Red and Blue Team, Allegheny County Fire Marshals, PA Fish Commission, PA Dept. of Environmental Protection, Various Monroeville Municipal Officials

Gunshot Wound

July 7, 2008

In the early morning around 4 am, gunshots rang out in the 400 Blk Fieldstone Drive in our first due area. A normally quiet area, neighbors quickly called police to the area with a report of a person shot in the street. Medic 69 responded quickly to the scene where they found a male patient shot multiple times lying on the street. EMS crew quickly transported the male to Forbes Regional where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. While the EMS crew transported, Rescue 6 responded to the area to assist police with the investigation and Engine 62 then was called to assist with a washdown. Company 6 returned to service after remaining on scene for approx. 5 hours.

Command: C-60 (Chief Katofsky)
Responding Units: Medic 69, Rescue 6, Engine 62

Electrical Fire

July 1 , 2008

At 21:15, Communications alerted Companies 6, 5, 1 and Command 32 fir a reported electrical fire in a residence in the 600 Blk of Laurel Drive in Company 6's first due. Engine 62 arrived on scene finding nothing showing and proceeded to investigate. C-50 (Chief Harvey) arrived on scene and established command while crew found the problem to be an arcing electrical outlet on the rear porch. Units were held on scene while electricity was isolated to the area and after finding in fire extension, crews returned to service a short time later.

Command: C-50 (Chief Harvey)
Responding Units: Engines 62-51, Quint 1, Truck 5, Tanker 5, Rescue 6, Command 32, Medic 69

Vehicle Accident

June 30, 2008

In the middle of weekly drill tonight, Company 6 was alerted to the 300 Blk of Rickey Drive for a reported motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries. While enroute, Communications advised responding units that the vehicle had driven off the parkway and landed in a grassy area below. C-60 (Chief Katofsky) arrived on scene and advised the same and that the individual was not injured. The remaining units arrived and handled the hazards while EMS crews handled the patient refusal.

Command: C-60 (Chief Katofsky)
Responding Units: Engine 61, Rescue 6, Medic 69

Dumpster Fire

June 25, 2008

Just after 2:00 in the morning, crews from Companies 6 and 5 were called to the rear of Jonnet Plaza for a reported dumpster fire. Engine 51 arrived finding a paper recycling dumpster on fire and with assistance from Engine 62, made quick work extinguishing it. Crews returned to service a short time later.

Command: C-51 (Asst. Chief Hill)
Responding Units: Engines 62-51, Tanker 5

Loss of a Member: Denver

June 12, 2008

It's with great sadness that we announce the loss of a great member of the fire department -- Denver. Last night around 20:00 hours, Denver passed on with members on hand to comfort him after months of his health decreasing and old age catching him. Denver was a one-of-a-kind mascot and will be greatly missed by all members of the department. Rest in Peace, Denver!


Smoke in a Structure

June 2, 2008

Around 20:00 hours, Companies 5, 4, 6, Quint 1, and Command 32 were dispatched to the 100-blk of Glennwood drive for smoke in a townhouse. Arriving as the second engine, Engine 61 was assigned water supply and hooked up to a nearby hydrant while interior crews found light smoke inside the building. While the rest of Company 6's units staged, interior found a small fire involving the drier and command held units from Companies 4 and 5. The remainder of the units returned to service a short time later.

Command: C-41 (Asst. Chief Roundtree)
Responding Units: Engines 51-41-61-62, Trucks 5-4, Quint 1, Rescues 4-6, Amb 69-19, Command 32

Congratulations

May 29 , 2008

Station 6 would like to congratulate Firefighter/EMT Angie Jones on the birth of her new son Caleb Michael. Born on May 29th at 10:29 AM, Caleb weighed in at 5 lbs 12 ozs. Both mother and son are now resting at home comfortably. Congrats to Angie and welcome to our family Caleb!


Missing Person : Search Detail

May 29, 2008

Shortly after lunch time, Communications received a request from Westmoreland 911 to assist the Murrysville fire departments with manpower in the search for a missing elderly male who had been missing in a wooded area for several days. Company 6 provided manpower with the squad and searched for several hours until released by command early in the evening.

#6 Command: C-64 (Capt. Douglas)
Responding Units: Squad 6

Vehicle Fire

March 7, 2008

At 16:31, Communications alerted Companies 1 and 6 for a reported vehicle fire behind the Verizon Store on Route 22. While enroute, units were advised that upon police arrival, the fire appeared to be out. (See More)


Accident With Injuries

February 18, 2008

Around lunchtime, Company 1 was dispatched to the area of Route 22 Eastbound near Red Lobster for a motor vehicle accident with injuries. While enroute, there was some confusion as to the location of the call so Company 6 was added to the call bringing Medic 69 and Rescue 6. (See More)


Vehicle Accident with Entrapment

February 3 , 2008

Around 7 PM, Company 5 was dispatched to the area of Haymaker Road and Seco Road near their station for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. (See More)


Smoke in a Structure

February 3, 2008

Sometime after midnight, Companies 6, 5, and 1 along with Command 32 were dispatched to a residence in the 700-blk of Dewberry Drive in our first due for a report of smoke in the building. (See More)


Vehicle Accident Involving a Structure

January 22, 2008

Around lunchtime today, Company 6 along with Ambulances from Company 1 (Medic 69 already on a detail) were called to the 200 block of Garden City Drive for a report of a vehicle into a single residential home with injuries. Rescue 6 arrived on scene to find a single SUV up against a house with everyone out of the vehicle. During a quick size up, it was determined that there were no injuries and once Amb 18 and 19 arrived, they took care of the patient refusals. Rescue 6 handled hazards and determined no major structural damage occurred. All units cleared a short time later.

Command: Rescue 6
Responding Units: Rescue 6, Ambulance 18 and 19

Missing Person : Search Detail

January 21, 2008

Shortly after 4 AM on an extremely cold night, Company 6 was alerted to the 700 block of Cottonwood Drive to assist Monroeville Police organize a search detail for a missing elderly male. According to family members, the elderly male (whom suffers from Alzheimer) wondered from his home sometime between midnight and 3 AM. C-61 (Deputy Chief Ramsey) arrived shortly after dispatch and assumed command. With temperatures near zero and a large area to search, companies 5, 1, and 4 along with Command 32 were called to the scene provide additional manpower to assist with searching.

Crews fanned out across the neighborhood with thermal imaging cameras while awaiting the arrival of the Pennsylvania State Police helicopter (Trooper 5). Shortly after the search began, command summoned Murrysville Medic One (Support 610) to the scene to assist with rehab utilizing their large area warming tent. Command also summoned representatives from Western PA Search and Rescue along with search dogs from Baldwin EMS (Squad 517) and Medical Rescue Team South (Station 780). In addition to emergency personnel, the Monroeville Municipal Authority sent all available on duty crews to assist with the search.

After a cold and exhausting search with the helicopter and crews on foot in the streets, backyards, and nearby woods, crews located the lost male shortly after 7 AM huddled near a home on an adjoining street. Medic 69 was summoned for patient care and found the male to be suffering from exposure and minor injuries involving a fall. The patient was transported to West Penn Forbes Regional Hospital in Monroeville where he is expected to make a full recovery.

Once the male was on the way to the hospital, command wrapped up operations and all units returned in service shortly after 8 AM. The members and officers of Company 6 would like to thank all those involved with this search leading it to a happy ending. Just another fine example of the entire Monroeville Fire Department along with neighbors coming together as a team to achieve a common goal.

Command: C-60 (Chief Katofsky)
Operations: C-61 and C-62 (Deputy Chiefs Ramsey and Shuga)
Responding Units: Rescues 6-1-4, Engine 51, Command 32, Medic 69 and 48, Squads 6-5-1-4-3, Support 610, K-9 SQ. 519 and 780, PSP Trooper 5, Monroeville-Wilkins Twp-Penn Hills Police, MMA, Western PA Search and Rescue


Annual Holiday Celebration

January 19, 2008

Tonight, Company 6 celebrated our annual Christmas party (a little delayed this year) with a wonderful dinner and awards ceremony. After running 317 Fire related calls and 332 Medical calls for a combined total of 649 runs, the members took a well deserved break for one evening. Members, family, and friends enjoyed a night of delicious food and drink along with great music and entertainment. Congratulations to all our members for the accomplishments of 2007 and look forward to a great 2008!


New Heart Monitor In Service

January 17, 2008

Company 6 along with the other Monroeville EMS stations took delivery of our new Phillips HeartSmart MRx Monitor/Defibrillator during a ceremony Tuesday evening. These new monitors were provided to us through the generosity of our local hospital West Penn Allegheny - Forbes Regional Campus. Forbes Regional purchased 28 new monitors for all EMS agencies that maintain their medical command via Forbes Regional Prehospital Services to increase the chance of survival during a cardiac emergency. "When it comes to treating a heart attack, time saved is heart muscle saved,” said Adrian D’Amico, M.D., chairman of the Department of Emergency Medicine at Forbes Regional Campus.

This new monitor allows crews to take a more advanced "picture" of what electrical activity is occurring with the cardiac muscles and combined with the ability to transmit this information to the emergency department, doctors can prepare for the patients arrival much faster than before potentially saving heart muscle from dying. In fact, within 24 hours of receiving this new tool, it was used to treat a patient in cardiac arrest.

The members and officers of Company 6 greatly appreciate this gesture and thank all those involved in this process from West Penn Allegheny - Forbes Regional Campus including Tom Moser, Dr. Adrian D'Amico, Dr. Paul Beck, and Gary Harvat. Thanks for not only helping us receive this new monitor but for helping improve the chances for our citizens to survive a cardiac emergency!


Officer Appointments

January 14, 2008

Congratulations to those members appointed to be officers for the upcoming year. Good Luck to all and thanks for serving!

2008 Line Officers
 
Chief
C-60
Harold Katofsky
Deputy Chief
C-61
Corye Ramsey
Deputy Chief
C-62
Greg Shuga
Captain
C-63
Joe Medwick
Captain
C-64
Warren Douglas Jr.
Lieutenant
C-65
Barry Karelitz
Lieutenant
C-66
Lou Goldenson
EMS Officer
C-67
Randy Ambrose
Engineer
 
Pat Toomey

January 7 , 2008

It is with deep regret and sorrow to announce that while responding to an automatic fire alarm, Firefighter Harvey Jordan of Penn Hills Vol. Fire Department #1 (Company 221) suffered a fatal heart attack and succumbed to his ailment a short time later. The officers and members of Monroeville Fire Dept #6 extend our deepest condolences to both Harvey Jordan's family and the members of Penn Hills Vol. Fire Departments.


Accident with Injuries

December 16, 2007

During the mid afternoon in some snow, Company 6 was alerted to Old William Penn Hwy at Evergreen Drive for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. (See More)


Smoke in the Building

December 16, 2007

Shortly after 2 PM today, Companies 1, 3, 6, T4 and T5 were called to the Radisson Hotel on Mall Blvd for a report of smoke the the pool room. T4 arrived on scene and investigated finding an initial report of a possible problem with chemicals but later revised their report to a possible burned up motor on the pool pump. (See More)


Structure Fire -- 3rd District

December 11, 2007

Just before 11:00 PM, Communications alerted Companies 3, 1, 6, Truck 4 and Tanker 5 for a reported working structure fire in the alley behind Roberts St and Valley St. C-30 (Chief Hyzy) arrived on scene to report a vacant house with heavy fire conditions. (See More)

 


Another New Addition

December 7, 2007

Once again, Station 6 would like to congratulate Asst. Chief Corye Ramsey and FF/Paramedic Allison Ramsey on the birth of her new daughter Nevaeh Marie. Born on December 7th at 3:08 AM, Nevaeh weighed in at 5 lbs 4ozs and 19 inches long. Congrats to Corye and Allison and welcome to our family Nevaeh!


Company Elections

December 10 , 2007

Tonight, members came together ti enjoy our annual December meeting steak dinner and yearly elections. Congratulations to all those elected for the upcoming year.

2008 Executive Board
President
Walt Forrest
Vice President
Alan Karelitz
Secretary
Randy Ambrose
Treasurer
Bob Coddington
Asst Treasurer
Allison Ramsey
2008 Board of Directors
Randy Ambrose
Bob Coddington
Dougie Douglas
Walt Forrest
Alan Karelitz
Harold Katofsky
Allison Ramsey
Clarence Ramsey
Corye Ramsey
Greg Shuga
Pat Toomey
2008 Board of Trustees
Chuck Bryant
Bob Coddington
Walt Forrest
Angie Jones
Harold Katofsky
Clarence Ramsey
2008 Chief Line Officers
Chief
Harold Katofsky
1st Assistant Chief
Corye Ramsey
2nd Assistant Chief
Greg Shuga

Stuff A Bus 2007

December 6, 2007

Tonight, all 5 Monroeville companies came together to purchase toys for KISS 96.1 FM Freak Show's 4th annual Stuff A Bus toy drive to benefit the Marines Toys for Tots Foundation. Around 17:00, everyone met at Toys R Us on Rt 22 to buy the toys. (See More)


Accident with Injuries

December 5 , 2007

Approximately 1:15 today, Company 6 was called to the intersection of Garden City Drive and Old William Penn Highway for a reported motor vehicle accident with injuries. M-69 arrived on scene to find 2 vehicles, one initially reported to be into a structure. (See More)


Chimney Fire

December 4 , 2007

Shortly after 19:00 tonight, Companies 5, 6, 4 and Command 32 were alerted to the area of McKenzie DR and Lorraine DR for a reported possible fire on the roof of a residence. E51, T5, and Tanker 5 arrived shortly after dispatch reporting fire showing from a fireplace chimney at a residence in the 4400 Blk of McKenzie. (See More)


Upcoming Training

November 12 , 2007

Attn All Members

CPR Training will occur during Drill on Monday November 19. It is suggested all members attend this yearly training. Also, all members are reminded of the BVR class beginning in January on Monday nights and occasional Saturdays concluding in March.

Further details and a sign up sheet are posted at the station.


Accident with Rollover

October 30, 2007

Just before 9 PM, Company 5 along with Rescue 6 were dispatched to the Parkway East (I-376) for a report of a vehicle accident involving a rollover with possible entrapment. (See More)


October 28 , 2007

During the early morning, Company 1 along with Rescue 6 were dispatched to Northern Pike for a vehicle accident, vehicle over an embankment with rollover and possible entrapment. (See More)


Vehicle Fire

October 18 , 2007

Around 16:30, crews from Companies 5 and 6 were alerted for a vehicle fire on the Parkway East (I-376) eastbound. As E-61 was crossing the parkway overpass on Garden City Drive, they advised communications of a working vehicle fire. (See More)


October 8 , 2007

During the early afternoon, Company 1 was dispatched to the Northern Pike Bridge Construction area for a worker that had taken ill and was possibly unconscious. (See More)


 

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600 Garden City Drive
Monroeville, PA 15146
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