In an effort to raise some much needed funds for the Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department our members hosted our first "hybrid" drive-through/online raffle at the station this evening.  All "in-person" fundraising events have been postponed due to the COVID-19 pandemic as we are unable to host traditional fundraising events with the restrictions that are in place for group gatherings.Tonight we held our first raffle of a YETI tundra cooler and package that included s...

Pleasant Unity VFD wants to thank Premier Automation of Monroeville who was out today providing a free disinfection of emergency vehicles in the region.  Premier Automation conducted disinfection of all three trucks from our station - our Engine/Rescue, Utility/Brush and Tower Ladder truck.  These seemingly "little" things people do to help out are so much appreciated.  People dropping off cases of water, disinfectant wipes and also have someone donating homemade masks f...

The Pleasant Unity Food Bank which distributes food to local families the second Monday of each month from the Pleasant Unity United Methodist Church asked Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department for some assistance during the COVID-19 pandemic.  The food bank utilizes community volunteers to help distribute food to needy families typically having recipients entering the PU Methodist Church to obtain the food.  While newly established social distancing became the normal it was necessa...

Attention to all local residents and businesses who have landline telephone service through Citizens Telephone Company.  There is a widespread telephone outage affecting landline telephones in the 423 and 424 exchanges which has been intermittent since Thursday.  Through contact with our Unity Township Emergency Management Coordinator we understand this outage may persist for phone customers through at least Tuesday, March 17 and possibly through Thursday, March 19, 2020.  Citizen...

The PUVFD Spring Sportsmen's Bash is being held this Saturday, March 7, 2020 from 5 to 9 PM.  It appears that all tickets for the event are sold out at this time.  If you would like to attend and take chances on the additional drawings there will be a $15 per person charge to cover food and beverages payable at the door.  As always, we thank you all for the support of our fundraising events.

Keep a lookout this afternoon as Santa Claus is coming around through the streets and roads of the Pleasant Unity VFD home fire district with treats for the kids.  Please come outside and flag down the fire trucks when you hear them on your street!!  Updates with Santa's location can be found on our Facebook page Pleasant Unity VFD

Tickets are available for the Pleasant Unity VFD's 34th Bonanza Dinner and Elimination Drawing to be held Saturday, November 9, 2019 at the fire department social hall.  This annual fundraiser is the longest running fundraising event held by the department currently in its 34th year!  The evening consists of a cocktail and hors d'eourves hour from 5 to 6 PM with a buffet dinner to begin at 6 PM.  After dinner the elimination drawing begins offering 17 prizes @ $100 each, 1...

The Third annual PUVFD Golf Outing is being held this coming Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Glengarry Golf Links in the Lycippus section of our home response district.  We still have room for more golfers to join us on Saturday, it is a 2:30 PM shotgun start.  The outing includes golf, cart, steak dinner and dogs at the turn as well as refreshments on the course.  We have several skill prize holes and more.  Your local volunteer fire department greatly appreciates your sup...

Pleasant Unity VFD's annual letter fund drive campaign is now underway.  Firefighters folded and stuffed letters Tuesday evening and letters went out in the mail this morning.  This letter drive is labeled as 2018-19 as we did not get the letter drive sent out in 2018.  Several of our residents did send their annual donation  anyway in 2018 and we greatly appreciate their dedication to our all volunteer fire department.  We did send this letter drive to everyone on o...

Pleasant Unity VFD has brought back a popular fundraising ticket.  Get your chance to win a Cub Cadet Z-Force Zero Turn - 4 wheel steering tractor with a 48" fabricated deck, a Cub Cadet 21", 24 h.p. 3 in 1 Push Mower and a Cub Cadet 17 cu. ft. Utility Cart.  Also included are an Echo brand String Trimmer, Chain Saw and Handheld Blower all on a 6' X 10' tow behind trailer.  Yes, the winner will have enough equipment to start their own lawncare business! Tick...

The Spring Sportsmen's Bash tickets are now available.  This annual event will be held on Saturday, March 2, 2019 from 5:00 to 9:00 PM at the PUVFD social hall.  The ticket includes a chance to win 13 guns on the ticket and 4 cash prizes.  Additional raffles will be held throughout the evening.  These tickets go very fast so we suggest you get your tickets early.  As always we thank you for your continued support.

Mark your calendar that Santa Claus will be riding in a Pleasant Unity VFD fire truck to visit local children in the PUVFD home fire district on Sunday, December 16, 2018 starting around 12 Noon.  Santa will have treats for the kids, please listen for the firetruck sirens as they enter your street and send the kids out to see Santa.  This is an old tradition sponsored by PUVFD every holiday season.

The Annual PUVFD Bonanza elimination dinner and drawing is scheduled for Saturday, November 10, 2018 at the Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department Social Hall.  This is the 33rd year we have conducted this fundraising event which is very much enjoyed by those who attend.  Tickets are now available from any Pleasant Unity Firefighter or contact the event chairperson Hilary Bacha at 724-875-2349 or by email at bonanza@puvfd.org.   PLEASE CLICK ON THE "FILES" TA...

UPDATE - AS OF APPROXIMATELY 12:15 PM THIS DATE - THE WESTMORELAND COUNTY 911 CENTER IS BACK FULLY ON LINE.Note:  Firefighters were available at the Unity Township Fire Stations during the outage to answer station phones and handle walk-in contacts during the outage.  We also were able to have crews available "in station" for immediate response due to the fact we knew there would possibly be a delay being notified of an emergency.  Your Unity Township Emergency Managemen...

The PUVFD Spring Sportsmen's Bash is being held Saturday, March 3, 2018 from 5:00  to 9:00 PM at the department social hall.  Tickets have been distributed and available through your regular ticket sources.  Anyone looking for tickets can try the Country Café in Pleasant Unity or email to gunbash@puvfd.org. 

Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department continues the longtime tradition of driving Santa Claus around the PUVFD home fire district to visit with the kids of our area.  Santa will begin at 12 Noon on Sunday, December 17th and travel throughout the PUVFD district.  Have the kids listen for the fire trucks as they hit your street and send them out to see Santa and get their treat bag from one of Santa's elf's.  Merry Christmas from the Officers and Members of Pleasant Unity...

The Unity Township Fire Bureau in conjunction with Giant Eagle Pharmacy is sponsoring a Flu Shot Clinic at Pleasant Unity VFD Social Hall on Monday, November 20, 2017 beginning at 6:30 PM.  Flu shots will be available for ANY local resident as well as firefighters and their families.  The Flu Shots are FREE if you provide your health insurance card and as a bonus Giant Eagle will provide a $5.00 gift card credit for Giant Eagle Advantage Card holders and those who do not have a Giant E...

The Pleasant Unity VFD Fall Sportsmen's Bash tickets are now available for purchase.  The bash will be held SATURDAY, SEPTEMBER 16, 2017 from 5:00 PM to 9:00 PM at the Pleasant Unity VFD social hall and grounds behind the station.  The ticket features mostly all Browning brand firearms with a couple AR-15's also in the mix of prizes.  The ticket includes a "GUN BLITZ" from 7:00 to 7:30 where a Browning firearm is given away EVERY 5 MINUTES! This bash is reco...

On behalf of the Officers and Members of Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department, we wish to thank everyone for participating, supporting or attending the PUVFD 100th Anniversary Celebration held in conjunction with the Westmoreland County Firemen's Association 82nd annual convention.  The entire event went off exactly as planned and the weather was beautiful. There are so many people to thank for making this happen so just want to say THANK YOU to every business, resident, neighb...

Friday and Saturday, June 9 & 10 we will celebrate the 100th anniversary of Pleasant Unity Volunteer Fire Department by hosting the 82nd Westmoreland County Firemen's Convention.  Everything is prepped and ready to go behind the Pleasant Unity Fire Station for a nice, family oriented, fun filled weekend.  The events and times for the weekend are listed below, please come and take part in this community milestone.  Bring the kids and enjoy this event that was designed to ho...