Unity Township Bureau of Fire

10/14/2026

Over the last 2 weeks volunteers and on duty staff have been visiting both Baggaley and Mt View Elementary schools, as well as various day cares to celebrate fire prevention.

09/01/2026

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE
Unity Township Bureau of Fire to Expand Stipend Staffing Program, Ensuring Enhanced Overnight Protection with Key Community Support
UNITY TOWNSHIP, PA -September 1, 2026- The Unity Township Bureau of Fire is pleased to announce a significant enhancement to its stipend staffing program, marking a crucial step forward in community fire safety.

Beginning September 1st the Bureau will officially expand its stipend staffing to include weekday overnight hours. This strategic move, made possible by the unified support of the Unity Township Board of Supervisors and the township's dedicated taxpayers, ensures that trained firefighters are ready to respond during the critical weekday and weekday overnight periods when our Volunteer numbers are statistically lower.

This expansion directly addresses the Bureau’s commitment to providing the highest level of protection by significantly reducing response times for all emergencies. Rapid response is paramount in saving lives and minimizing property damage, and these additional hours directly translate to a safer community.

We are tremendously grateful for the unwavering support of the Board of Supervisors and, most importantly, the taxpayers of Unity Township. Their investment in public safety allows us to transition to this enhanced staffing level, which is absolutely vital for ensuring our residents receive a timely and professional response to emergencies, even during the late-night and early-morning hours."

08/15/2026

The Unity Township Bureau of Fire has seats open for Rope Rescuer Awareness and Operations Level Training with Pro-board testing.

Dates:

8/18 1800-2200
8/20 1800-2200
8/25 1800-2200
8/27 1800-2200
9/6 0800-1600
9/19 0800-1600

If interested please email [email protected] for more information.

06/04/2026

The Unity Township Bureau of Fire is actively recruiting for our staffing program. Increased compensation starts July 1, and overnight staffing start shortly after.

Send us a message if interested!

04/22/2026

Earlier this month companies throughout the township received brand new PPE purchased with FEMA funding. This was a collaborative effort through multiple departments both in the township and mutual aid partners

04/14/2026

We want to wish our colleagues at both the Westmoreland County Department of Public Safety and Mutual Aid Ambulance Service a happy dispatcher appreciation week! We thank you for your commitment answering the call when people are in need.

03/09/2026

🚨 🚨February Recap🚨🚨
The alarm numbers listed represent unique alarms for the UTFB, the majority of these alarms require multiple UTFB company responses.
This accounts for 221 alarms for the UTFB counting every Companies response to these alarms.

03/08/2026

Got Cars?

Have vehicles that don’t run and destined for the scrap yard?

The UTFB is looking for vehicles to help complete our vehicle rescue training and testing in the coming months.

If you have vehicles you are interested in donating, please shoot us a message.

02/20/2026

Some Photos from recent alarms, training and public relations activities for the various UTFB Companies!

02/19/2026

🚨 The Importance of Smoke Detectors 🚨

Smoke detectors save lives. In a fire, you may have less than 2–3 minutes to get out safely. Working smoke alarms provide the early warning you need to escape.

🔥 Install smoke alarms:
• Inside every bedroom
• Outside sleeping areas
• On every level of your home

🔋 Test your alarms monthly
🔋 Change batteries at least once a year (or when they chirp)
🔁 Replace the entire unit every 10 years

Most fatal fires happen at night while families are sleeping. A working smoke detector can mean the difference between life and death.

If you need assistance with acquiring a smoke detector or installation or have questions, contact the Unity Township Bureau of Fire by sending a message to the page. We’re here to help keep our community safe

Not even two months in 2026, and Pennsylvania leads the nation in deadly fires.