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The George G. McMurtry Vandergrift VFD 1
278 Franklin Avenue
Vandergrift, PA 15690
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724 567-7171
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George G. McMurtry
Fire Dept.
Vandergrift No. 1
Serving Vandergrift and the Surrounding Communities Since 1897
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| | | Almost there... | | Fri. Mar 5th 2010 | After numerous set-backs and delays the progress of the rescue is finally starting to turn and the membership is preparing to place the truck in service by the end of March.
The truck is getting some fabrication work done that it needs prior to being road worthy and still has to have some misc moun...
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| | Fish Fry! | | Fri. Feb 26th 2010 | Our Annual Lenten Fish Fry is underway!
Lunch is served 11AM - 3PM (take-out only).
Dinner is served 3PM - 7PM (eat-in, take-out, or delivery). Weekly specials available!
Call 724-567-7171 to pre-order.
We will be open Good Friday from 11AM until we sell out!
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| | Let it snow, Let it snow..... okay enough already! | | Fri. Feb 5th 2010 | Referred to as "Snowmagedon" by the local media, the snow storm that hit the area Friday caused widespread problems for everyone. Members of the George G. McMurtry FD staffed the station from Friday afternoon through Sunday morning due to the poor road conditions. The members k...
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| | New Workout Area in the Station | | Thu. Jan 21st 2010 | Thanks to generous donations of money and equipment by the community and members, a new workout area has been created in Station 51. The members spent quite a few evenings cleaning out the basement and making room for our new addition. Dick's Sporting Goods at Pittsburgh Mills also gave ...
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| | Light Up night in Vandergrift draws hundreds... | | Sun. Nov 29th 2009 | Vandergrift hosted it's annual Light Up Night on November 27. The yearly celebration is sponsored through the Vandergrift VIP in an attempt to shine the spotlight back on our peaceful town and it's breathtaking historical district. The event includes a parade and a special trip from from...
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| | | Rescue and Squad added to AFA turned structural collapse in Allegheny Township | | Fri. Mar 5th 2010 | At 08:44 Stations 99 and 101 were dispatched to the Faith Community Bible Church on Kathleen Rd in Allegheny Twp for an automatic fire alarm. Allegheny Twp Police arrived on scene and reported nothing showing but had a structure collapse with a gas leak. Due to that information the call was upgraded...
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| | Ladder assists Parks on smoke condition in residence | | Mon. Feb 22nd 2010 | At 0407 hours on 02/22/2010 Stations 200, 50, 51, and 53 RIT were alerted for an odor of smoke in a residence at 1131 Dime Road in Parks Twp., Armstrong County. Ladder 51 responded with 4 and was requested to send personnel to the "A" side to assist in the investigation. A...
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| | Rapid Extrication for Allegheny Twp. Accident | | Wed. Oct 28th 2009 | On Tuesday October 27, 2009 at 1515 hours Stations 99, Rescue 51, EMS 116, and IRP 120 were alerted for a vehicle accident with rollover and possible entrapment near the intersections of Rt 56 and Rt 356. Rescue 51 responded with 5 and Squad 51 with 4. Upon arrival of the EMS units, comm...
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| | Vehicle fire on Longfellow Street | | Fri. Oct 23rd 2009 | On Friday October 23, 2009 at 1220 hours Station 50 and Engine 51 were alerted for a vehicle fire at 414 Longfellow Street in Vandergrift Borough. Chief 50 was on-scene quickly and reported a working vehicle fire and requested Snorkel 50 to proceed in from Hamilton and Engine 51 to come in the...
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| | Residential House Fire - West Leechburg | | Fri. Oct 23rd 2009 | On Friday October 23, 2009 at 0958 hours Stations 53, 99, Ladder and Rescue 51, Snorkel 50, RIT 69 and EMS 116 were alerted to second street in West Leechburg for a reported house fire. Ladder 51 marked up with 4 and assisted in fire suppression, overhaul, and ventilation. Crews remained...
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