Verona Volunteer Fire Company

05/04/2026

At 2056 hrs crews were alerted to smoke in the area of the Roger F Duffy Viaduct. Upon arrival, crews found a campfire underneath the viaduct where someone was burning wire to eliminate the insulation to scrap the metal. Crews quickly extinguished the fire and eliminated harm to the viaduct and immediate area. Once extinguished, the wire was removed from the area, the viaduct was deemed safe, and crews returned safely in service.

03/27/2026

🔴 FYI 🔴

Be on the look out for our annual Fund Drive coming to your mailbox. Your donations are always greatly appreciated and will go towards equipment, PPE and apparatus upgrades. We thank everyone for their continued support!

03/22/2026

The siren at the Verona Fire Department is currently out of commission. During last weeks windstorm, the siren stopped working. After an evaluation from a certified electrician, it was determined that a power surge damaged the siren and its controls.
We are working towards steps to rectify this damage. As this siren and controls are 50+ years old, a repair is unlikely and we are working on a strategy for a replacement.

The siren is not only integral to alert the public of an emergency response, it is also utilized for emergency disaster, which is why it is paramount to restore its operation.

As we evaluate our options, we ask the public to remain vigilant. Be aware of responders with flashing blue lights that may be responding to the station for an emergency call, as well as the sirens from fire apparatus answering emergency needs within our community as well as assisting our neighbors. We will provide updates as they become available.

Chief Dan Tihey

02/24/2026

Tonight at 1853 (6:53 PM) Station 285 was alerted to assist Penn Hills Station 224 with a tree down on energized wires at the intersection of Colorado Street and Hunter Road. 285E1 arrived on scene and reported a smoldering tree resting on high tension lines. 285LT1 requested Duquesne Light Company to the scene. Once the tree was brought to the ground, crews extinguished it using a water can extinguisher and returned in service shortly after.

Command: 224 Deputy Chief

Units: 285E1, 224E2, 224SS1

Are you interested in volunteering? VVFC is currently accepting applications for active firefighters and junior (16-17 years old) membership. If it sparks your interest, we can be found at 465 Parker Street in Verona any Monday night from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM or feel free message us for details. All training is provided through the Allegheny County Fire Academy.

02/09/2026

Sunday evening at 1934 hours (7:34 PM) Station 285 and 222-Rescue were alerted to a motor vehicle accident with unknown injuries in the area of 800 Allegheny River Boulevard, near the GetGo. Shortly after dispatch Verona PD arrived on scene and found 2 vehicles heavily damaged with entrapped patients. With the given update, 285 Chief advised dispatch to upgrade the assignment to include 227-Rescue. 285-Engine 2 arrived on scene and found one patient was already extricated and the second patient in progress by 222-Rescue. 285-Chief held the assignment to fire units on scene, patients were turned over to EMS care and we began roadway clean up. All fire units returned in service at 2045 (8:45 PM) and the roadway was reopened.

We would like to thank all the motorists that were patient and understanding while we rerouted your travels. Please remember, we detour traffic for safety of the crews on scene, safety of the patients, safety of passing motorists and scene preservation. We understand this may be inconvenient and truly appreciate your patience.

Command: 285 Chief

Units: 285EN2, 222RQ, 227RQ, VPD, Lower Valley EMS units 151, 153, 155

Are you interested in volunteering? VVFC is currently accepting applications for active firefighters and junior (16-17 years old) membership. If it sparks your interest, we can be found at 465 Parker Street in Verona any Monday night from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM or feel free message us for details. All training is provided through the Allegheny County Fire Academy.

02/03/2026

01/26/2026

🔴PSA to all Verona residents:🔴

We urge all able residents to dig out a fire hydrant near your home. Hydrants are an essential tool we use during a structure fire to secure a water supply. Digging it out ourselves can take away valuable time and could pose a serious safety hazard to responders during searches and fire attack. If anyone has any questions, feel free to message us.

With the new year upon us, we ask, are you interested in volunteering? VVFC is currently accepting applications for active firefighters and junior (16-17 years old) membership. If it sparks your interest, we can be found at 465 Parker Street in Verona any Monday night from 6:30 PM to 9:00 PM or feel free message us for details. All training is provided through the Allegheny County Fire Academy.

01/25/2026

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01/23/2026

Come join us tonight for the fourth and final Bingo hosted by Verona Eagles 1634. The event is open to the public with doors opening at 6 PM, bingo will be from 7 PM and go until 9 PM. On top of bingo there will be 50/50 and raffle baskets to close out the night. We’ve had tremendous support so far and would love to see the success keep going. Hope to see a great crowd for a good time before the winter storm on Saturday!

01/16/2026

Week 3 of our January Bingo! Starts at 7PM hope to see you there!!

Starting January 2nd, we will be partnering with Verona Eagles 1634 for our annual Bar Bingo every each Friday of the month. Specifics will be announced soon. Hope to see you there!