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Penn Hills VFD Station 225 | Thad Stevens VFD

11/02/2026

10/30/2026

Today we said our final goodbyes to Chief John Capone of Penn Hills VFD Station 223 North Bessemer VFD. John devoted over 40 years of his life to serving his community as a volunteer fireman, including the past 34 years as Chief. Thank you for your unwavering dedication and leadership, and a few shenanigans along the way. Rest easy, brother! Until we meet again.

10/30/2026

Your volunteer firefighters from Thad Stevens VFD will be out on Halloween night from 6-8pm doing safety patrols. If you see us, have the kids stop and say hello...we will have treats for them! Have a safe and fun Halloween, all. See you tomorrow evening!🎃

10/29/2026

Working smoke detectors save lives! It's a proven fact!! This Sunday, November 1st, please take the time to replace the batteries in your smoke detectors and CO detectors when you change your clocks for daylight savings time. Always remember to test your detectors monthly to be sure they operate as designed. Have a safe and happy fall season! 🍃🍂🍁🎃👻

10/26/2026

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🎃👻 HALLOWEEN TRICK-OR-TREAT SAFETY! 🍬🚔

Halloween is almost here! Trick-or-treating in Penn Hills will take place on Saturday, October 31, from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM.

The Penn Hills Police Department reminds everyone to use extra caution as families and children head out into our neighborhoods for an evening of Halloween fun!

🚗 MOTORISTS: PLEASE SLOW DOWN AND STAY ALERT!

With increased pedestrian traffic throughout our neighborhoods, we ask all motorists to exercise additional caution.

🚘 Reduce your speed, especially on residential streets where children will be walking.

🛑 Come to a complete stop at all stop signs and red traffic lights. Be particularly cautious at intersections and crosswalks.

👀 Watch carefully for children and pedestrians. Excited trick-or-treaters may unexpectedly enter the roadway or cross between parked vehicles.

📱 Avoid distractions. Put your phone down and keep your full attention on the road.

🚔 Penn Hills police officers will be out in our neighborhoods throughout trick-or-treating hours, helping to keep everyone safe and reminding motorists to drive responsibly.

🍬 PARENTS AND TRICK-OR-TREATERS: SAFETY FIRST!

🎃 Young children should always be accompanied by a responsible adult.

🔦 Carry flashlights or glow sticks, and consider adding reflective materials to costumes or treat bags to help motorists see children after dark.

🚶 Use sidewalks whenever possible. Where sidewalks are unavailable, stay close to the edge of the roadway, keep a safe distance from passing vehicles, and remain alert to surrounding traffic.

🚦 Cross streets at intersections or designated crosswalks, look both ways, and never assume a driver sees you.

👻 Make sure costumes fit properly to prevent trips and falls. Avoid masks that obstruct a child's vision.

🏠 Remind children to stay with their group, visit well-lit homes, and never enter a stranger's house or vehicle.

🍭 Parents should inspect candy and treats before allowing young children to eat them, including checking for potential choking hazards.

A little extra caution can make a big difference!

We want everyone to enjoy a fun, safe, and memorable Halloween. Please be patient, drive responsibly, and keep an eye out for our youngest residents as they enjoy their evening.

🎃 We look forward to seeing everyone out enjoying a fun and safe evening of trick-or-treating in Penn Hills! 🚔

10/26/2026

From decorating with jack-o-lanterns to costume parties and trick-or-treating, many hallmarks of present fire hazards. Nearly half (47 percent) of U.S. home fires occurred because decorations were too close to a heat source; approximately one-third (33 percent) started with candles. Learn how to keep Halloween festively spooky and avoid truly scary fire hazards: https://nfpa.social/48at9Ru

10/25/2026

Please keep the Penn Hills Fire Service in your prayers as we mourn the loss of a truly great man who dedicated his life to helping his community. Rest in peace, Chief John Capone of Penn Hills VFD Station 223. Your fire family will take it from here, until we meet again! 💔

10/22/2026

Rest easy, Walt!

It is with deep sorrow and sadness that we announce the passing of Life Member Walter Gledhill. Walter was a 46 year member of the department. Firefighter funeral services will be Wednesday, October 28th, 2026 at 7:00pm at Findlay C. Wylie Funeral Home. Our thoughts and prayers are with the Gledhill Family.

https://www.findlaycwyliefuneralhome.com/obituary/Walter-Gledhill?fbclid=IwdGRjcAVHRVRleHRuA2FlbQIxMQBwZG9mBWZkaWQWUQxqPahx1z3uisqZTE93puHUR-Y7tnNydGMGYXBwX2lkCjY2Mjg1NjgzNzkAAR6E4YzZfTGaq3UhuPq9kx0biftghLnIUW_4sTo3KZnhkesyT2NIgVmFI7RRIw_aem_Mmz88GBZhz3J5fm-mX1ZTQ

10/21/2026

Address

2797 Robinson Boulevard
Pittsburgh, PA
15235

Telephone

+14127312222

Website

http://www.phvfd225.org/

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