PUVFD was activated at 3:11 PM to assist Youngstown VFD for an unknown type fire on Pine Valley Lane off Route 982 just south of the Village of Baggaley in Unity Township. Arriving firefighters found a pile of tires on fire along with fire that had extended up into the woods. Pleasant Unity firefighters assisted with extinguishing the fire extending into the woods while other fire units were put to work on the pile of tires that were burning. There were no injuries. Also assisting Youngstown VFD were units from Whitney-Hostetter, Lloydsville, Latrobe #5, Bradenville, Darlington, Mutual and Dryridge VFD's along with Team 211 Rough Terrain Fire and Rescue and Murrysville Medic 1 Support unit. A number of additional surrounding fire departments were on standby in various stations covering for units on the fire.
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Junior Firefighters are needed!! The fire companies that comprise the Unity Township Fire Bureau have initiated a Junior Firefighter Recruitment Campaign at the Greater Latrobe Senior High School. Please watch the short video produced by Greater Latrobe students to help with our campaign by clicking the link below.
Any prospective Junior Firefighter or their parents who have any questions may contact Chief John Bacha at chief@puvfd.org.