Press Release
PRESS RELEASE Ten Volunteer Fire Departments Awarded Nearly $1 Million SAFER Grant to Strengthen Regional Emergency Services Pittsburgh, PA – A coalition of ten volunteer fire departments across northern Allegheny County has been awarded nearly $1 million through FEMA’s Staffing for Adequate Fire and Emergency Response (SAFER) program. The grant will fund a comprehensive recruitment […]
New Monthly Ticket!
Etna VFD is now selling tickets for a chance to win $1,000!!
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To purchase scan the QR code!
$20 donation
New Patch!
Members recently designed a new Engine Co. Patch!
Technical Rescue Training
Members from Etna VFD have been busy training the past few weeks!
Members have spent time training on a bunch of Technical Rescue topics such as Confined Space Rescue, Trench Rescue and Rope Rescue.
As always we want to thank our members for continuing their education making sure that they are ready to help the community!
Millvale House Fire
Etna 149 members contributed to an excellent team effort to stop a fast moving fire in Millvale last evening. Engine 149 positioned on side Charlie deploying 2 hose lines quickly. 2 buildings sustained damage, but thanks to the quick work of many responders, the buildings are saved, and nobody sustained any injuries. Great work to all involved.
Junior Fire Camp
Station 102 Junior Fire Camp is coming in June 2025. We have expanded to include our mutual aid departments. We need your help to make this year a success! If you want to support our youngest generation of firefighters, checks can be payable to Southern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services. Mailed to 1611 Main Street Sharpsburg PA 15215.
Tanker roll over
Tanker crash update:
Last night presented a situation we hoped we would never have to deal with. Fortunately, we train and prepare each year for events just like this. The initial actions of first arriving crews proved critical and incredibly valuable to extinguish the fire, remove the driver, isolate the area, begin containment of a massive leak, establish Unified Command, and bring together a massive response to mitigate this incident and most importantly, protect lives and property.
This incident brought to task numerous agencies from local jurisdictions, Allegheny County and the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania. Special Thank you to the following agencies: Sothern Allegheny Valley Emergency Services, Etna Volunteer Fire Department, Undercliff Volunteer Fire Department, Pleasant Valley Volunteer Fire Department, Blawnox Volunteer Fire Department, Cherry City Volunteer Fire Department, Berkeley Hills Volunteer Fire Department, Millvale Volunteer Fire Department, Elfinwild Volunteer Fire Department, Fox Chapel Volunteer Fire Department, Baurstown Volunteer Fire Department, Parkview EMS, Shaler Hampton EMS, Foxwall EMS, Lower Valley EMS, Etna Police, Sharpsburg Police, Pennsylvania State Police, Etna Emergency Management, Sharpsburg Emergency Management, Etna Public Works, Sharpsburg Public Works, Allegheny County Hazardous Materials Team, Allegheny County Emergency Management and Emergency Services, Allegheny County 911, Pittsburgh River Rescue, Pittsburgh Hazardous Materials, Pennsylvania Department of Transportation, Pennsylvania Environmental Protection Agency, Ferra’s Towing, McCutchin Industrial Clean Up, Penn Tank Lines, and certainly our local and county elected officials who were engaged in helping us obtain resources and support the emergency effort.
The highway was able to be reopened around 3AM which was impressive work to make that happen. Clean up efforts will continue for the coming days along Pine creek in Etna.
A special thank you to Rising Crust Pizza in Etna who donated hundreds of dollars of food and drink to take care of our first responders. What an amazing local business.
Sincerely,
The Men and Women of
Etna Volunteer Fire Department
Etna Community Street Skate
Join us for the Etna Annual Street Skate!
Free and Open to all!
Sunday, February 23rd Butler Street 2-6pm
Skates available along with free skate sharpening!
Etna VFD will have Crews on site for Smores making and to answer any questions you may have about the Fire Department!
Vehicle Fire
Etna VFD along with Undercliff VFC handled a vehicle fire. Crews arrived quickly and contained the fire to the original vehicle.
New Gear for Etna VFD
This evening, five new sets of bunker gear have been placed into service by our members. Each set includes new boots, gloves, nomex hood, pants, and coat. We would like to take a moment to express our sincere appreciation to the Borough of Etna and our community for their continued support of our Fire Department. […]