EMSWORTH V.F.C - STATION 148

Located in the northern suburbs of Pittsburgh, the Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company (Station 148 ) provides fire and rescue services to the residents and visitors of Emsworth and Glenfield Borough.

The company was organized on May 29^th 1905 and just celebrated its 100th anniversary last May.

Emsworth VFC is a 100% Volunteer fire company with 40 members. Company members receive no compensation for there time and services. The company is led operationally by Fire Chief Michael Adams and administratively, by president Joe Koehler.

The Emsworth Volunteer Fire Company operates two Class A pumpers, a combination Rescue/Engine, and a Squad. All current apparatus is owned by the company and was purchased primarily with funds raised by volunteers through donations and fundraisers.

Volunteers who engage in Fire/Rescue operations receive mandatory training thru the Pennsylvania State Fire Academy and the Allegheny County Fire Academy. Members also train in-house on Monday evenings throughout the year. Volunteers receive training for fire suppression, vehicle rescue, rope rescue, water rescue, hazardous materials as well as specialized Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) training.

Volunteer membership is available to citizens at least 16 years of age who are willing to donate their time and talents to helping the community. Membership categories are available for those who wish to engage in firefighting and rescue activities, and for those who wish to help with administrative and fund raising activities. Applications for membership are reviewed at each monthly meeting, which are held on the third Monday of each month. After the application is reviewed, volunteers applying for membership must pass a 6 month probation period. During the probation period, applicants are expected to attend emergency calls, trainings, fundraisers, and other company activities. Applicants meeting membership requirements during their probation period, will then be accepted as an active member.

Emsworth VFC is dispatched to emergency calls by Allegheny County 911. A predetermined response is dispatched depending on the location and type of emergency. Volunteers are notified of emergencies by use of 2-way radios, voice pagers, and three sirens placed strategically throughout the borough.

Mutual aid Fire/Rescue protection is routinely provided to, and received from Ben Avon ( Station 109 ), Kilbuck ( Station 182 ), Avalon ( Station 103 ), Sewickley ( Station 258 ), Bellevue ( Station 108 ), Mckees Rocks ( Station 189 ), Stowe Township ( Station 275/276/277 ), and Ohio Township ( Station 220).