Swissvale Firefighters IAFF Local 1680

Swissvale Firefighters would like to extend our sincere condolences to our brothers and sisters of the Chicago Fire Department following a line of duty death of member of Truck Co. 47

As we spring forward tomorrow morning please also remember to change the batteries in your detectors and make sure they work properly! While you are changing the batteries also remember to check the manufacturer date as most detectors are good for 10 years. If you find your detectors are older than 10 years it’s time to replace it.

Swissvale Firefighters would like to extend our sincere condolences to our brothers in the Camden Fire Department during this difficult time.

CFD Local 788
Camden Fire Officers Local #2578

This morning shortly after 10am, Station 278 was requested on a 2nd alarm structure fire in the 300-blk of Willow Hedge Dr in Monroeville. 278 Engine arrived on scene and was assigned to assist with gaining access to the garage via cutting the garage door with a power saw as well as salvage and overhaul on the 1st and 2nd divisions. Multiple fire companies assisted to extinguish the fire. The ACFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: C-51 (195 DC Kohlmann)
Units: Monroeville 192, 193, 194, 195, and 196

2nd Alarm 227, 233, 236, 278, Westmoreland 78

MEMS, MPD, ACFM

Stand-by Companies: 216, 306, Westmoreland T-20

An additional crew remained in Swissvale for coverage while units operated at the Monroeville Incident.

Shortly before 3AM this morning an Engine from Swissvale was requested to assist West Mifflin # 1 Homeville Station 293 with a residential structure fire. West Mifflin Police arrived on the scene 1st and reported a fully involved structure.

Swissvale Engine 1 laid a 650’ supply line to the Charlie Side and then assisted with fire suppression efforts utilizing multiple attack lines, a step gun and the deck gun from Engine 1

Swissvale units operated at the scene for a little over 2 hours before returning to the borough.

Thank you to Penn Hills VFD # 7 for providing stand by crew for Swissvale while we operated at this incident.

Safety Reminder ❄️

With the potential snow coming and impacting road conditions, please consider staying off the roads unless travel is absolutely necessary. Snow and ice significantly reduce visibility and traction, increasing the risk of accidents.

If you must drive, exercise extreme caution—slow down, increase your following distance, avoid sudden braking, and make sure your vehicle is properly equipped for winter conditions. Even experienced drivers can be caught off guard in severe weather.

Your safety and the safety of others should always come first. Please take care, plan ahead, and don’t take unnecessary risks.

A Winter Storm Warning is in effect for areas along and south of I-70 for this afternoon into Sunday with the heaviest snow expected (along with the highest chance of seeing >6"). Totals in the warning are most likely to be 6" to 8", through up to a localized 12" is possible in high terrain or banding. Lower totals are forecast elsewhere, but could change depending on banding or storm track. For those locations, a Winter Weather Advisory is in effect.

This , we honor and thank the IAFF members and all veterans who answered the call to serve. 🇺🇸

Bethlehem firefighter union-backed study finds the city’s firefighter staffing inadequate according to national standards Bethlehem’s Fire Department does not have enough firefighters to adequately protect the city and its residents from fire dangers, according to a study backed by the city’s fire union.

Monroeville 5 (195 Engine) is providing coverage for the borough while 278 Truck is operating at a fire in N. Braddock.