Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department

04/02/2026

Email [email protected] to purchase tickets — you can also purchase tickets for the CASH drawing prizes without attending the event. All proceeds benefit the fire department operations!

01/24/2026

Notes on the Major Winter Storm this Weekend from the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department:❄️

The National Weather Service has issued a Winter Storm Warning for Allegheny County from Saturday 7:00 PM through Monday 12:00 PM, calling for heavy snow (roughly 10–14 inches) and travel that may become very difficult to impossible, especially overnight and into the Monday commute. Allegheny County Emergency Services has also been putting out briefings/updates as this system approaches: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h9147KI9XZU

What you can do now (the “high-yield” list):
- Plan to stay put Sunday into Monday if you can. If you must travel, assume delays and slippery roads.

- Charge everything (phones, battery packs) and top off prescriptions you can’t miss for 2–3 days.

- Food/water basics, enough for a couple days, plus a manual can opener.

- Prepare for the extreme cold and for potential power outages. Check your CO detectors, keep flashlights handy, and if you use a generator or alternate heat, NEVER run it indoors / garage / near windows (CO kills fast). Also ensure that your furnace exhaust is not getting plugged with snow or ice.

- Please be sure to help each other. Check on a vulnerable or elderly neighbor, someone who’s medically fragile, or anyone who lives alone. Storms like this turn into “quiet emergencies” quickly.

If you have a TRUE emergency (medical issue, no heat with a vulnerable person, fire/CO alarm, immediate safety concern), call 911. If you’re out shoveling, take it seriously: pace yourself, stay hydrated, and don’t try to be a hero. Snow shoveling is a classic trigger for chest pain events.

We’ve been planning for this and we’ll be staffed and ready to respond as conditions allow. Last year’s derecho forced us to get good at operating when the grid and roads don’t cooperate. The biggest help you can give us is simple: prepare early, avoid unnecessary travel, and keep 911 reserved for true emergencies so calls get triaged fast for the people who really need it.
If there is a power outage or you get stuck, stay calm, stay warm, and look out for your neighbors. A little community effort prevents a lot of bad outcomes.

Stay safe, Allegheny County.

Ben Reynolds, PA-C
Fire Chief
Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department

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01/16/2026

https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6OAl982vJNc

Station 137 responded to 798 calls in 2025 - a record number. This video captures some of the year in review We are recruiting and would love to talk to you if you’re interested in joining us. No prior experience required.

2025 Year in Review with the Edgewood Volunteer Fire DepartmentThe EVFD (Allegheny County Station 137) set a new department record in 2025, responding to 798...

12/02/2025

Please consider supporting the EVFD & other local volunteer fire departments on this Giving Tuesday! https://www.edgewoodfire.org/donate

05/05/2025

If you’re looking for a way to support the department, we’re holding our first-ever Cash Bash fundraiser on Saturday, May 17 to help offset rising costs and reduced grant funding!

We will be at the Edgewood Giant Eagle today starting at 2 p.m. selling tickets. Please stop by and see us—we’d love your support.

Cash Bash Details:
• $30 ticket includes food, all-day beer, and a shot at $14,900 in cash prizes
• You do not need to attend to win
• EVFD responded to 710 calls last year—our busiest ever—on a $70,000 budget

Every ticket helps us stay ready for the next storm, fire, or medical call. If you can’t make it Monday but want a ticket, email us at [email protected].

The members of the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department are proud to serve—day and night, through storms and emergencies—entirely as volunteers. Over the past week, we’ve been overwhelmed by your thanks and kindness. It means the world to us.

Thanks again for standing with us—just as we stand ready for you.

—Ben Reynolds
Fire Chief, Edgewood VFD

05/01/2025

🚨 IMPORTANT UPDATE FOR EDGEWOOD & SURROUNDING COMMUNITIES 🚨

Another round of severe weather is moving into our area starting this afternoon and continuing through Sunday. The National Weather Service is forecasting multiple waves of thunderstorms, high winds, and heavy rain.

Given the existing storm damage, this system has the potential to cause additional infrastructure failures, especially involving weakened trees and power lines.
-If you have vehicles parked under tree limbs or near damaged poles—move them if they aren't entangled in wires.
-Avoid walking under any branches or structures that look compromised.
-If your home took roof damage in the last storm, please work with your insurance company to get a tarp in place now to prevent further water intrusion as soon as possible.

🔎 Weather at a glance:

Thursday: Showers & storms, gusts to 21 mph, 80% chance of rain

Friday: Showers & storms likely, gusts to 14 mph, 70% chance

Saturday: Thunderstorms expected, heavy rain, up to 0.75" possible

Sunday: More showers and storms possible, 60% chance

⚠️ Safety Reminders:

Stay far away from any downed wires—assume they’re live.

Use flashlights, not candles, if you lose power.

Be careful using generators—keep them outside, away from vents or windows.

Check on neighbors, especially elderly or medically dependent folks.

If you have an emergency call 911.
Edgewood residents, for non-emergency questions, concerns or need to speak with me on a topic that IS NOT an emergency call or text me directly at 412-977-9959 or send an email to [email protected] I will also try to monitor social media and answer where I can.

Stay safe and stay alert,
Ben Reynolds
Fire Chief, Edgewood VFD

04/30/2025

Edgewood Storm Update – April 30

Hi neighbors—

I'm Ben Reynolds, Fire Chief for the Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department. I wanted to share an update specifically for those living in Edgewood, as I know many of you are still without power and facing significant damage.

According to the National Weather Service, last night’s storm was not a tornado, but rather a straight-line wind event, possibly a derecho. The damage in Edgewood is extensive, especially to the electrical infrastructure.

Duquesne Light has started moving trucks into the borough. Crews were surveying damage on Walnut Street earlier today and have now begun work on West Hutchinson. The official guidance we’ve received is 5 to 7 days without power, though of course we all hope that timeline improves. The borough’s public works crew has been out clearing trees where safe, and Davey Tree is expected to assist within the next 24 hours (they are overwhelmed as well).

Some important safety reminders for Edgewood residents:

- Do not approach downed wires—treat every wire as if it’s live.
- If you smell gas in your home or on the street, evacuate and call 911 immediately. Uprooted trees may have damaged underground lines.
- If using a generator, never run it indoors or near open windows/doors—carbon monoxide can kill.
- If a tree has damaged your home, document it with photos and contact your homeowners insurance. Also save receipts for any related expenses—they may be reimbursable.
Finally, if you’re in Edgewood and have a neighbor who may be medically fragile, elderly, or in need of help, please check in on them. And if you or someone nearby needs immediate assistance, don’t hesitate to call 911—our fire department is ready to respond.
I’ll continue to post updates here as I have them. In the meantime, Edgewood residents can call or text me directly at 412-977-9959 if you have a concern and aren’t sure who to reach. If I don't answer I'll call back.

Stay safe,
Ben Reynolds
Fire Chief
Edgewood Volunteer Fire Department

03/26/2025

03/26/2025

Come see us today at the Pitt volunteer fair until 4pm!

03/24/2025

March 23, 2025: At 6:18AM, 137 Engine responded into Swissvale to support 278 units with multiple car fires in a towing storage lot. 137 established a water supply and assisted with fire suppression and exposure protection. Crews operated on scene for about 90 minutes.

12/31/2024

This December brought the EVFD’s busiest month on record - with 80 calls total. 44 FIRE - 10 MVA - 26 EMS. Including our first ever structure into a vehicle (image 3 😉) We have already well surpassed our highest year end call total of all time — and we’re not quite closing out yet. It is a great honor to serve Edgewood and our surrounding communities. We appreciate all of your support and for you following along. If you’ve ever thought of joining us as a member, we’d love to have you. Wishing you all a safe and happy new year!