The Upper St Clair Volunteer Fire Department

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The Upper St Clair Volunteer Fire Department

In June 1938, a group of twelve Township residents got together and started the Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department (VFD). After a fire at the St.

Our vision is to provide exceptional service and continuous
quality improvement through training, innovation, forward-looking leadership and a genuine concern for the welfare of
others. Clair Country Club, insurance companies were going to double the fire insurance premiums of local residents because there was no organized fire protection in the Township. The VFD started in 1938 with $250 cash and

no real property and was officially chartered as a non-profit corporation in November 1939. The Department purchased it's first pumper in 1939 and housed it in a service station located at the corner of Rt. 19 and North Highland Road. The service station was owned by Ross Blodgett, one of the charter members. Later the department obtained the property across from Westminster Church and built the first fire station in 1949. This building has gone through several additions and renovations over the years. In 1975, the Township with the help of then state representative Michael Fisher obtained a parcel of land from the Commonwealth at the corner of Hastings Mill and Morton Roads on which to build a second fire station to better serve the southern area of the township. The Upper St. Clair Volunteer Fire Department has now grown from the original pumper purchased in 1939 to its current fleet of seven vehicles and two stations. Over the years, the Department's membership has ranged from the original 12 members to a high of 50 members

08/31/2026

Glick Fire Equipment Company is on site today conducting annual fire pump testing on all of our apparatus.

This testing verifies that a fire apparatus can deliver its rated water flow and pressure during an emergency.

08/15/2026

Today, the aerial and three members are at Mt. Lebanon's Fire Training Facility in support of the Jimmy Ellis Training Weekend.

08/08/2026

The Upper St. Clair Citizens’ Fire Academy invites residents to step behind the scenes and discover how their fire department keeps the community safe. Through hands-on demonstrations, interactive training, and direct engagement with our firefighters, participants gain a deeper understanding of emergency response, fire prevention, and the teamwork that protects Upper St. Clair every day. Whether you’re curious about the equipment, eager to learn practical safety skills, or simply want to connect with your community, the Citizens’ Fire Academy offers an unforgettable experience that strengthens the bond between neighbors and first responders.!

We are at the USC rec center this morning! Come and see us!

See you on the 9/24!

08/02/2026

When you call, we answer! Proudly serving Upper St. Clair since 1939. Your support keeps us ready to respond to hundreds of emergency calls each year, including fires, rescues, and more 🚒

Our team relies on your donations for vital equipment and training. Help us continue our mission by donating today at uscvfd.com.

08/01/2026

Ever wondered what it's like to be a firefighter? Join us for our 6-week Citizen's Fire Academy and find out.

07/30/2026

Fire Force is in quarters today conducting annual flow testing on all of our MSA self contained breathing apparatus.

This testing ensures that the equipment functions properly under simulated breathing workloads.

07/17/2026

Today's air quality is expected to reach code purple, which is very unhealthy.

07/16/2026

Smoke drifting from wildfires burning across northern Minnesota and western Ontario, Canada, is currently enveloping the Pittsburgh region.

As of now, the Pittsburgh region is around 100 on the Environmental Protection Agency scale, and it’s expected to climb into the 200 to 300 range for the latter portions of this afternoon and evening.

The Air Quality Index’s “unhealthy” category ranges from 151 to 200, meaning “members of the general public may experience health effects,” and the “very unhealthy” category is 201 to 300.

Here is an image showing the projected concentration of smoke across the region through Friday.

07/15/2026

Registration is now open for our annual Citizen's Fire Academy. Experience Life as a Firefighter. Use the QR Code or visit our website at www.uscvfd.com to register.

07/14/2026

Last night's training consisted of low angle rescue scenarios. These skills are important to removing some one that is injured in or on one of our many parks or trails.

Address

2001 Washington Road
Upper Sainte Clair, PA
15241

Telephone

+14128350660

Website

http://www.uscvfd.com/

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