Vigilant Hose Company #1 Of Port Vue; Station 237

***Fundraiser Alert*** On Sunday, May 30th, we have organized another Boot Drive. Funds raised by this drive will be for the sole use of equipping our dive team. Did you know that the average cost to equip a single diver is approximately $4,000? We currently have 15 fully equipped divers and are looking at the possibility of adding more. ... Fundraisers, large and small, are used to pay this cost rather than burden taxpayers with higher taxes. We took an oath to protect you, and we take that oath seriously. Countless hours have been dedicated to training by our dive team, and we will continue to provide this as a necessary service to our residents. Come out and help support a great cause! #PVFD #scubasteve #ifitslostwewillfindit #OneTeamOneMission

Congratulations to Vigilant Hose Company #1 on the successful launch of their Dive & Rescue craft this afternoon! This asset will help with any river-related se...arch and rescue emergencies in the future. Vigilant Hose volunteers are also training as divers to aid rescue operations in the region. Thanks to Port Vue Council, the Mayor, Chief Brandon Hale, and the whole company for their invitation to attend today’s launch.

Rollin, rollin, rollin’ keep those certs a rollin’ ...... CONGRATULATIONS To Firefighter and Past Chief Cash Cortazzo (Who is now employed by the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire) on the successful completion of his ZFID Suppression Instructor Development Course!!!!! Cash continues to do great things after spring boarding from our department into the career ranks, and also continues to work hand and hand with us on local level training and certification.... Giving back every bit and more of what PVFD gave to him. He never forgets where he came from! Congratulations Instructor Cortazzo!!!!!!! From all of us #PBF #portvueboys #homegrown #PVFD #TheBOOT

It isn't often that someone comes into your life throughout your career that you stop and think: "Now there is someone that has seen it all." Nick Vay was that guy for many of us throughout the Mon Valley. Sadly, Nick has gone on to join his loving wife, Dot (who was a force to be reckoned with in her own right.). Never have I witnessed a greater love for their community than the love that Nick had for Lincoln Borough. Over 60 years of selfless service as a Firefighter, Fi...re Chief, Police Chief, Road Crew, Mayor. Let that sink in and be a lesson to our generation. Rest in Eternal Peace, Chief. You have earned it. On behalf of all of us at Station 237, we will take it from here. Visitation is at Gilbert Funeral Home in Boston on Thursday May 20th from 2pm-4pm and 6pm-8pm. Mass will be at St Marks/Eugene's in Liberty Boro Friday May 21st at 11:00am with a procession and burial at Mount Vernon Cemetery.

***PRO BOARD ALERT*** Congratulations to Firefighter Joshua Bettell on the successful completion of his Firefighter 2 National Certification.... Also reminder tonight we will be slinging drinks behind the bar at #ThePUB in Port Vue. Come out and show your support towards ... Dive 237 and our underwater Drone Program.... #90% #100%herewecome #catchusatthepub #searchandrescuespecialists #wccc #salty

A photograph is the pause button on life -Ty Holland From the bottom of our hearts, thank you to everyone that was involved with the past weekend...... Thank you to the community, for the overwhelming support at our guest bartending fundraiser, and especially The Pub, in Port Vue for the generous donations towards our Dive/ Rescue Program. Also we would like to make a shout out to all of our vendors that donated towards the event, and helped make it a huge success.. #ClairtonBeer #FlashoverFire #1stOutSpecialty #HowellRescueSystems #Drager #DirtyDogsCigarShop #237Wivesandfamily And.. Our borough council, Mayor, the US Steel Foundation, Rep. Nick Pisciottano, Senator Jim Brewster. Thank you for a moment in our boroughs history on Sunday. Thank you for your unwavering support of our department, and thank you for sharing in our special day... And lastly, the biggest thank you goes to councilman bob betters for storing our boat at birdies landing so it will always be on the ready and in the water... We are and always will be #PortVueProud See you on the water............ #Dive237 #184K9Unit

Facebook Friday Appreciation...... Thanks to Ronald Vezzani at Flashover Fire Apparatus for our delivery of Fire-Dex Turnout Gear... Ron goes above and beyond taking care of our department and equipping us with the latest and greatest equipment at all times... #flashoverfire #237... #wearesearchandrescue #catchusatTHEPUBtomorrow See more

Come out and show your support...... #dive237 #hotbartenders #thepub

Crews currently on scene at ELG Metals for an explosion. 1 injury, patient transported by EMS.

Suspect units are searching for.

Drone Units are currently assisting several Law Enforcement Agencies within the City of McKeesport searching for a suspect who shot a police officer.

***Notice to All of Port Vue *** Santa will be out cruising the Borough on the Big Blue Firetruck THIS SATURDAY December 12th (2020) from 9AM to 1PM. To adhere to the enforcements and restrictions put in place by Governor Wolf Unfortunately Santa will only be riding through the borough, stopping and waving. There will be no contact or candy being passed out this year to remain in compliance with CDC recommendations and to keep everyone safe.... Please understand this is not our decision and we are only trying to adapt and adhere to the guidelines set in place that we must follow, and still bring Santa around for the children in our borough to see. We will make every attempt to see each and every child throughout the borough as always. We will also proceed as slow as possible, to ensure each child is able to wave and say hi to Santa. We look forward to bringing Santa on his visit this year and hope to see everyone bright and early on Saturday. Thank you all for your continued support....

Congratulations go out to Firefighter Shawn Chapman on the successful completion of his PA DOH Vehicle Rescue Technician Certification..... This now brings our Department to 8 Special Vehicle Rescue Technicians and 15 Total Basic Vehicle Rescue Technicians

Please dont forget we still have a few days left to put in for our raffle tree. $300 in giftcards and $50 in scratch offs. $5.00 a chance Your name goes on a slip and will get pulled live this Saturday at noon. Venmo @Pvfd-Treelot