Welcome to the official website for West Mifflin #1 VFC "Homeville"

June 17

Severe Thunderstorms struck the greater pittsburgh area this evening and West Mifflin was no exception. At approx 1900hrs multiple storms moved through the area and the volunteers from Station 293 were placed on standby in station. The members of station 293 answered 13 calls for service and cleared the final call around midnight.

Command: 293 Chief D. Martin

June 13

CONGRATULATIONS TO THE PITTSBURGH PENGUINS  FOR DEFEATING THE REDWINGS AND BRINGING THE CUP BACK TO THE CITY OF CHAMPIONS.....

 June 9:

Today Station 293 took delivery of a new 2009 Ford F250 Super Duty. The vehicle was purchased from Tri-Star ford and outfitted by SABRE Equipment in Coraopolis.The new truck will be used a a Utility Vehicle.   Click here for more pictures.

June 8:

At approx 1400hrs Station 293 was dispatched to assist the Medics with possible CO in a residence. EMS crews responding to a reported Cardiac Arrest were alerted by the CO Alarm (recently mounted on the house bag) of the presence of CO as they entered the structure. Members of station 293 ventilated the structure. Unfortunatly the resident succumbed to her injuries. The incident is currently under ivestigation by the WMPD.

Command: 293 Asst T, Knapp

Units O/S: 293Quint,673,670C2,WMPD

                                                            Photo Courtesy of WPXI

June 5:

At approx 1800hrs (During WM Graduation) Station 293 was dispatched to a reported vehicle fire Commonwealth Ave @ the West Mifflin Area High School. Upon arrival crews were met with a working vehicle fire.  Crews Quickly extinguished the vehicle and returned in service.

Command: 293 Chief D. Martin

Units O/S: 293, 298

Congratulations to the CLASS OF 2009

Photo Courtesy of R. Kalupson

June 4:

At approx 0300hrs Station 293 was alerted to assist Homestead Station 171 with a reported commercial structure fire at the High Rise Apt Complex in the 400 block of East 8th avenue. Units arrived on scene to a kitchen fire that had been extinguished by the sprinklet system. Units remained on scene for approx 1hour. The cause of the fire is currently under investigation by the ACFM office.

Command: 171 Chief Purifoy

Units O/S: 171,292,293,294,232

Photo Courtesy of WPXI News

May 30:

At approx 1930hrs Station 293 was dispatched to assist Duquesne Station 133 with a confirmed structure fire in the Burnes Heights Housing Complex. Upon arrival crews were met with multiple apartment units well involved. Crews from 293 laddered the rear of the structure and then assisted in opening up on the inside. Crews were on scene for approx 2.5 hours. The cause of this fire is currently being investigated by the ACFM office. 

Command: 133 Asst Bell 

Units O/S: 133,294,293,171,131,232,565,STATPacer920

Photo Courtesy of R. Kalupson   

April 26:

 Just after midnight them members of Station 293 were dispatched to assist Homestead Station 171 with a reported residential structure fire in the 300 block of East 13th Avenue. Upon arrival crews were met with a fully involved structure with extensiion to the surrounding buildings. 293 quint was ordered to the rear in the alley and to protect the exposure with its ladder pipe. 293 engine also ordered into the alley secured a water supply for the quint. 293 rescue staged on McClure St and sent manpower to the rear of the structure. Units worked on scene for approx 3.5hrs.

Command: 171Chief Purifoy

Units O/S: 171,292,293,294,133,232,201,204,161

Photo Courtesy of : Dan Rojtas

April 11:

 The Date for the Centennial Celebration Parade has been set. The parade will occur on November 7th, 2009. Line up will begin at 1100 at the West MIfflin Area High School and the parade will begin at Noon. If you are a marching group or need more information feel free to call the station at (412)461-3424. There will be an after party at the station. As more information becomes available it will be posted on the website.

April 4:

3 officers of The Pittsburgh Police Department tragically lost their lives in the line of duty today and 2 others were injured. The members of Station 293 would like  to send prayers and condolences to the Men & Women of the Pittsburgh Police Department as well as to the friends and family of the fallen.

March 21:

In the early morning hours of March 21st Station 293 was dispatched to a report of a first due MVC unknown injuries on Commonwealth Avenue just before the Duquesne boarder. Update from police enroute was that there was an over-turned vehicle unknown entrapment. Upon arrival crews were met with a SUV which rolled over multiple times and came to rest on a guard rail. A search of the vehicle and the surrounding area proved negative Crews remained on scene until vehicle was removed by the tow. The West Mifflin Police are investigating the incident 

Command: 293 Chief - D. Martin

Units O/S- 293,294,298, Medic671,WMPD

 March 17:

 At approx. 2200hrs on the evening of March 17th station 293 was dispatched to assist Station 133 with a reported residential structure fire with entrapment on North Second St., in the City of Duquesne. Units remained on scene for approx 2 hrs.  Station 293 cleared the station responding with 20 volunteers. No injuries were reported and the ACFM's office is investigating.

Command: 133Assist- M. Bell   

Units O/S- 133,293,294,171,131, & 295 (S/B at 293)

March 15:

Congratulations to the boys from Homeville VFC for completing the Firefighter Combat Challenge at Rock Bottom for the Fire Chiefs Ale. Justin Brenning (L-2) finished in 2nd place for the Overall Firefigher Individual, and Ron Lowe (E-1), Nate Kaselonis (E-3), and Justing Brennig (L-2) for finishing 2nd place in the Firefighter Relay. Photos will be posted in the Photo Gallery this week.

March 15:

The boys from Homeville will be Guest Bartending from 9pm on at Rock Bottom at the waterfront in support of the "Fire Chiefs Ale" promotion. Proceeds from this on going event benefit the UPMC Mercy Burn Unit. So if dont have any plans stop down and have some fun!!!

March 1:

Units from station 293 were dispatched to a first due working structure fire on Homestead Duquesne Rd. 293Chief arrived on scene and confirmed working fire and requested the second alarm. No injuries were reported., and the cause is under investigation by the ACFM's office.  

Command: 293Chief- Dave Martin

Units O/S: 293,294,298,171,133,204,& 295 S/B @ 293

Photo courtesy of N Rawlings

February 15:

Units from Station 293 were dispatched in the early morning hours to assist Station 171 with a reported working structure fire at the interseation of 11th Avenue and McClure St.  Units arrived on scene and were met with heavy fire conditions.

Command: 171Chief- Purifoy

Units O/S: 171,292,293,294,133,232,204,203,201,298,113,238,161

Photo Courtesy of T. Shipley

January 20:

Units from station 293 dispatched to a report of a smoke detector activation on Midway Dr in the Monview Heights Housing Complex. Upon arrival 293Assistant 2 reported smoke from side Alpha division 2. Due to 2 frozen hydrants the Second alarm was activated and Tankers placed on standby. No injuries were reported and the ACFM's office was O/S.

Command: 293Assist2- Travis Knapp

Units O/S: 293,298,294,171,204,133, 295S/B @ 293, Monroeville Tanker 5 S/B 

January 04:

Units from Station 293 dispatched to assist Station 133 with a reported residential structure fire on Overland Avenue, in the City of Duquesne. Upon arrival units were met with heavy fire conditions. A search was made of the structure, unfortunatly the occupant succumbed to her injuries sustained from the fire.

Command: 133Assistant- M. Bell

Units O/S: 133,294,293,171,232Rit

Photo Courtesy of M. Kurta