Monday, August 15, 2011  In an effort to bring in new, qualified members, increase response times and provide for the maintenance of the station and apparatus, the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department has invested in bringing to light a "Live-In Program" at fire station #1.  Private, furnished bunk rooms can accommodate five Live-In Members, with access to shower, modern kitchen, weight and recreation room.  A quiet study area has also been set up in the bunkroom area. The station is located on three major bus lines to Downtown Pittsburgh and Oakland.  Laundry facilities are two blocks off site. Room and board come at no charge; in exchange the department asks that you give it 4-hours of "on-duty" time each day, perform basic housekeeping of the station and maintenance of the fire equipment and apparatus, and provide for your own food and drink. Aspinwall VFD runs two state of the art 1500 GPM Engines and a Medium Rescue to all manner of emergency incidents, fires, motor vehicle accidents, rapid intervention and QRS.  We cover approximately five square miles through mutual aid agreements and average 350 to 400 incidents per year. If you're a trained firefighter and a student attending college or thinking about attending college in the Pittsburgh Area, consider sharing your time and talents with the Aspinwall Volunteer Fire Department.  Call 412-781-0447, mail an inquiry to Chief - Aspinwall VFD, 217 Commercial Ave, Aspinwall, PA 15215, or check the "Downloads" area of our website for an application.

Monday, February 20, 2012 15:06 At 15:06 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond for a report that a contractor struck a gas line and the line was leaking natural gas. 102 Engine 1 arrived on-scene to find a 4 inch gas line ruptured. 102 2nd Lt  had Command and requested Gas Company to expedite due to active leak. Gas Company was alerted prior to FDs dispatch. 102 Rescue closed down the road at the top of the hill while 102 Engine 1 and 217 SOV closed down the road at the bottom of the hill. 102 and 217 units stood by on-scene till leak was controlled and all units were released by Gas Company. 102 units cleared the scene at 16:09 Hours. A total of 9 members responded under 102 2nd Lt D.W. May.

Then at 18:55 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond to a unknown type fire. While en-route, 265 canceled 102 units. Small trash can fire. 102 units returned into service at 18:59 Hours. A total of 8 members responded under Chief Marsico.

Friday, February 17, 2012 13:51 At 13:51 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond for a  commercial fire alarm. While en route, 102 was canceled due to proper code being received. 102 units returned into service at 13:58 Hours. A total of 6 members responded under 1st Lt Costello.

Wednesday, February 15, 2012 17:46 At 17:46 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for a smell of natural gas inside a residence. 102 RIT stood by on-scene till released by Command. 102 units cleared the scene at 18:30 Hours. A total of 5 members responded under Chief Marsico.

Sunday, February 12, 2012 19:57 At 19:57 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond on a first alarm structure assignment for a odor of natural gas inside a residence. Upon arrival of 265 C-1, heavy odor of gas inside the address. Command requested gas company to the scene. 102 assisted 265 with investigation and metering. 102 units then cleared the scene at 20:44 Hours. A total of 6 members responded under Safety Officer Albacker.

Saturday, February 11, 2012 12:13 At 12:13 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond for a reported flooding condition inside a vacant house. 102 was canceled before leaving station. 102 returned into service at 12:17 Hours. A total of 7 members responded under Assistant Chief Giuffre Jr.

Thursday, February 9, 2012 16:52 At 16:52 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond as the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) for a first alarm residential structure fire. 102 RIT was cancelled enroute. Woodburner. 102 units returned into service at 17:00 Hours. A total of 11 members responded under Assistant Chief Giuffre Jr.

Thursday, February 9, 2012 13:47 At 13:47 Hours, Stations 102, 111 and 265 were alerted to respond for a River Rescue Detail for a canoe overturned with something floating next to it. 102 units assisted in locating and checking out the canoe. Nothing was found in or around it. 102 units then cleared the scene at 14:17 Hours. A total of 9 members responded under Assistant Chief Giuffre Jr.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 14:30 At 14:30 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond to a Motor Vehicle Accident with possible entrapment. Upon arrival of 102 Rescue,  102 Rescue found a two vehicle accident with one vehicle on its roof. All patients were self extricated. Minor containment of fluids and units also provided traffic control. 102 units cleared the scene at 15:44 Hours. A total of 10 members responded under Chief Marsico.

Then at 16:28 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond to another Motor Vehicle Accident. 102 was canceled in station by 111. 102 returned into service at 16:31 Hours. A total of 8 members responded under Captain Rockhill.

Then at 20:16 Hours, Station 102 was alerted to respond to a third Motor Vehicle Accident with containment. Station 102 was requested by 265 to respond due to being out on another call. 102 crews assisted in containment of leaking fluids and traffic control. 102 units then cleared the scene at 20:35 Hours. A total of 7 members responded under Chief Marsico.

Wednesday, February 8, 2012 00:25 At 00:25 Hours, Station 102 was alerted as part of the first alarm assignment to respond for a reported apartment on fire. PD arrived onscene with nothing showing. 102 units arrived onscene and shortly after were returned into service by command. Nothing found. 102 units cleared the scene at 00:35 Hours. A total of 8 members responded under Chief Marsico.