Washington County Station 24
Allegheny County Station 330
WELCOME TO THE ELRAMA VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY
The primary fire and rescue service for Union Township, Washington County, Pennsylvaina.
The Elrama Volunteer Fire Company is located in the northeast corner of Union Township in the village of Elrama, Washington County PA and is about 30 minutes south of Pittsburgh. The Elrama VFC serves a mostly rural area with a population of nearly 6,000 residents. Elrama VFC is a 100% volunteer, non profit organization who's goal is to protect the lives and property of its residents and visitors. Last year, in 2008 the volunteers of station 24 provided fire suppression, emergency rescue, and EMS first Responder services to 206 emergency calls in Union Township and other surrounding communities. The Elrama Volunteer Fire Company would like to thank our residents for their continued support.
�NEWS
Fireworks Safety
If you choose to use consumer fireworks to celebrate this year's Fourth of July festivities, remember the following safety tips from the National Council on Fireworks Safety:
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A responsible adult should supervise all fireworks activities.
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Never give fireworks to young children.
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Always purchase fireworks from reliable sources.
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Follow label directions carefully.
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Never point or throw fireworks at another person.
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Use fireworks outdoors in a clear area away from buildings and vehicles.
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Never carry fireworks in your pocket or shoot them in metal or glass containers.
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Light them one at a time then move back quickly.
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Don't experiment with homemade fireworks.
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Observe local laws and use common sense.
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Sparklers, fountains and other items that many states allow for use by consumers are not appropriate when a large crowd is present.
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If attending a community display, leave your own fireworks at home -- there will be plenty of excitement provided by the display.
For More Information visit: www.fireworksafety.com
Mass Casualty Incident, Union Twp.
Stations 24 and 26 were alerted on the afternoon of Thursday June, 18 for a reported vehicle accident that involved a Mon Valley Transit Bus on Route 88 in Union Township. When Engine 24-1 and Engine 26-2 arrived on scene and found a transit bus off the roadway with moderate damage and a SUV with moderate damage Chief 24 assumed incident command. Medics from Jefferson Hills worked to triage approx 30 patients that were involved in the incident. Most of the patients involved refused treatment but 3 patients were transported to local hospitals. All units returned back in service in about two hours.
MVC, 4400 Block Finley Elrama Rd
On the afternoon of Monday, May 18, Volunteers were activated for a vehicle accident with injuries in the 4400 block of Finley Elrama Rd in Union Township. Engine 24-2 was first on scene as Chief 24 assumed incident command and reported 2 vehicles with hazards, negative entrapment. Crews from Engine 24-2 worked to stabilize the first vehicle and contained leaking fluids from the second vehicle. Squad 24 arrived on scene and assisted medics with patient care. Jefferson Hills Medics transported one patient to a local hospital.
Gastonville Structure Fire
Early Wednesday Morning, April 28 the Volunteers were alerted for a working structure in the Gastonville area of Union Township. Engine 24-2 was first enroute with a full crew. Engine 26-1, Finleyville, was first to arrive on scene and Chief 26 assumed command of the working structure fire with flames showing from the second division of the unoccupied wooden two story structure. Crews from 24, 26, and 271 (Library VFC) made entry into the structure and contained the fire to the second story while other crews worked to ventilate. The fire was quickly brought under control and no one was injured. The cause of the fire is still under investigation by the State Police Fire Marshal.
6/29/2009 @ 23:00 MVC 
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