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2009 Export VFD DVD Online!!!

The Export VFD 2009 DVD is now on youtube.  Use our "Videos" link on the left side to view the DVD.  Remember to view Part 1 and Part 2!   Enjoy!

Heavy Snow hits the County

February 5th & 6th - Total snowfall of 24+inches hit Export Borough and Westmoreland County over the weekend causing very dangerous driving conditions, and causing many residents to be "snowed in".  Westmoreland County declared a State of Emergency and crews from the Export VFD and neighboring fire departments were on standby during this heavy storm.  A large crew was on standby Friday at 6pm thru Saturday at 10pm and helped with multiple tasks during their time at the fire station.  In that time, crews helped free plow trucks that had gotten stuck, vehicles that had gotten stuck, assisted Murrysville Medic One with gaining access to residence's in the Borough who needed an ambulance, and took many phone calls and helped residents of Export and surrounding communities get the assistance they needed.  Heavy Chains were put on Engine 22-1's rear tires and the 4 wheel drive and winch on the Salvage truck were put to the test and were a huge asset during this storm.  The volunteers of the Export VFD put in 24+ hours of standby during this storm.  

First 2 Meetings of 2010 

On Thursday January 21st, the Export VFD conducted it's first monthly meeting under the 2010 Officers.  The meeting had a huge turnout including Officers, Active & Social Members, Mayor Mike Calder & Members of Export Council, Fire Chaplain Pastor Dan Lawrence, and members from the media.  Mayor Mike Calder swore in the new Executive and Line Officers to begin the meeting, and Fire Chaplain Pastor Dan Lawrence was presented a Plaque and his very own personalized Export VFD license plate.  Committees were formed for 2010 and regular business as usual was held during the meeting.  

On Sunday January 24th, it was the Export VFD's turn to host the Quarterly Municipal Line Officers Meeting.  The meeting consists of Line Officers from the three Murrysville Fire Departments, Export VFD, Murrysville Medic One, Murrysville Police, and Murrysville Council.  The meeting was held at the Export VFD Social Hall and breakfast was served before the meeting began.  These meetings are always a great way for all of the local emergency agencies and Murrysville council to get together to pass on information to each other and discuss any issues that may arise.  The Export VFD was honored to host the first meeting of the new year.  

Heavy Snow in the area over the weekend

Weekend of January 8th-10th - The area was dumped on with about a foot of snow over the weekend leaving roads very hazardous at times.  The Export Volunteer Fire Department was prepared and responded to incidents over the weekend though.  The Export Volunteer Fire Department has tire chains for both our Engine and Salvage truck in case of large snowfalls and low-traction conditions.  Engine 22-1 is also equipped with "insta-chains" which can be placed in service while the Engine is going down the road in the event of slippery or low-traction road conditions.  Salvage 22 is also equipped with 4 wheel drive making it able to reach off-road areas and gain access to emergency scenes during hazardous weather conditions.  The Export Volunteer Fire Department is always prepared to help you, even in severe weather, but we hope you are never in an emergency situation. 

Smoke in Structure in the Boro

December 29th 2009 - At 20:23, Station 22 and Structure alarm were activated for Smoke in a residential structure on Calisti Drive in the Boro. Engine 22-1 arrived on scene quickly with nothing showing from the outside. Assistant 22-1 advised heavy smoke in the structure. Crews quickly went to work in search of the problem. After sweep of the house and checking with the thermal imaging camera crews found high levels of heat coming from the furnace vents. Asst 64-1 advised of smoke coming from a vent on the roof. Interior crews found problem to be a malfunctioning furnace. Crews performed a second sweep with a thermal camera and found negative results. Ventilation was then set up to remove smoke and at 21:52 hours all units were cleared.

Command- Chief 22 (Opsitnick Jr)   Ops- Asst 22-1 (D.E Silvis)

Shop Fire at Dormont Manufacturing

December 23rd - Station 63's (Claridge) commercial structure alarm was dispatched for a fire in a shop area at Dormont Manufacturing on Enterprise Drive in Penn Twp.  Truck 87 and Engine 22-1 arrived on scene first.  Asst 63-2 requested Truck 87 to setup and send a crew to the roof of the structure, and Engine 22-1 was requested to follow Truck 87 and place a 1 3/4" attack line into service through the side B access door of the structure.  Crews quickly advanced through the heavy smoke condition and found the source of the fire and knocked the fire down with extinguishers.  Vent 3 (Westmoreland City) was requested to the scene for ventilation due to the heavy smoke condition in the structure.  After checking for extension and overhaul, units were placed back in service as they picked up. A great job was performed by all units on scene.  

Command: Asst 63-2 Bankosh    Operations: Asst 63-1 Supancic Jr.

Magnolia Drive House Fire

December 20th - Engine 22-1 responded at 03:19 as part of a first alarm assignment for a Chimney Fire that extended into the walls of a single family dwelling on Mongolia Drive in White Valley.  Engine 22-1 arrived on scene and staged on Side A behind Attack 64 and setup water supply to Attack 64.  One  1 3/4" line was stretched inside and the fire was quickly knocked down.  Crews from multiple departments on scene checked for extension and assisted with overhaul.  All units returned at approximately 06:00.  Great job to all units on scene!

Command: Chief 64 - Bohinc    Operations:  Asst 64-2 - Henninger

2010 Company Officers

Congratulations to the new officers and officers who moved up in rank for 2010!  2010 will be another busy year filled with training, fundraising, and as always responding to alarms to protect and serve our community and assist with surrounding communities.  We would like to thank everyone who supported our fund drive and our fundraisers this year.  Also a big thanks and our hats off to our neighboring Fire Departments (White Valley, Murrysville, Delmont, Sardis, Slickville, Forbes Road, Harrison City, and Claridge) for another wonderful year of working together.  We look forward to working with everyone again in 2010!  

The men leading us into action in 2010 are as follows:

The Businessmen and Businesswomen of the department for 2010: