HomeArchivesHistoryMembersApparatusOur StationEventsLighter SidePicturesVideoLive InRide AlongCar WashTraining CenterLinksGuest BookStaffingStoreContactEMS ChartsFire ReportingLearn CPRCommand Auth Form   WhenToWorkStatisticsMonthly Calls For : 2005200620072008200920102011201220132014MonthEMSFireJan6469Feb6635Mar8444Apr8465May6449Jun7150Jul5735Aug7845SepOctNovDecTotal568392Online PollOnline PollWhich type of helmet do you prefer?LeatherPlasticOtherWelcome to the official site of the Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #5. We are a 100% volunteer Fire and EMS company located in Monroeville, Pennsylvania, which is just East of the City of Pittsburgh. In 2005, we celebrated 50 years service to our community. The Monroeville Fire Departments consist of 5 independent fire companies who share a common name and a common goal. Here at Station 5, we offer a live-in program, continuing EMS education, CPR classes, fire training and a great learning experience if you are interested in a fire or EMS career. Our site is updated regularly, so check back often for the everyday happenings of the 5th District.CHANGE OF ADDRESSTuesday, September 9, 2014                     ATTENTION!!!!   We have dropped our P.O. Box number from our address, Please note it when sending any/all correspondence as we don't want to miss out on anything!!!    NEW ADDRESS: Monroeville Volunteer Fire Company #5 100 Seco Road  Monroeville, PA  15146Thank You.TweetALWAYS TRAININGTuesday, August 19, 2014             Last night at drill, a hose "maze" was set up with numerous obstacles for them to crawl through with their masks covered to simulate a smoke condition. A second evolution was done and two of the firefighters were "pinned" by officers to simulate a "downed firefighter" situation. At that point the firefighters had to find their PASS alarm and call for a mayday. When calling for a mayday, we ask/train to use the mnemonic L.U.N.A.R (Location, Unit, Number of FF's down and Names, and Resources needed) to be called. This assists Command staff with several things when sending help and helps the firefighter concentrate on something other than being trapped. Once found, the downed firefighter was carried out and discussions after the evolution was done to talk about other ways to get him/her out.TweetFLOODING RESCUESunday, August 3, 2014             During heavy rains in the area, Company 5 was alerted to the intersection above for a reported vehicle stuck in the water with a female still inside. Engine 51, C-52 and Utility 5 arrived and found a small Chevy coupe in the water with water up to the top of tires. The water was not a running or current flow but almost a stagnant "filling" type water situation. Within approx. 5-10 minutes, the water had risen to the top of the vehicles door/window. With life preservers and rope, Chief Reed (Company 1) and Paramedic Kuzins made their way to the elderly females vehicle. Opening her door and providing her with a life preserver and tying her off,