Whitehall Fire Company, Station 301

06/11/2026

This evening at 19:40 we were alerted into Castle Shannon for multiple calls reporting a working fire. 301 Chief was first arriving officer, confirming a ranch style home with smoke and fire throughout. 301 Engine 2 was first arriving with 5 men and laid out. 119 engine arrived simultaneously and completed the connection. Two handlines were immediately deployed to the rear of the home from Engine 2. 198 Engine 2 arrived and performed a primary search with negative results. 301 Engine 1 and Rescue arrived shortly thereafter and parked on the parallel street below. A 2.5 inch handline was deployed off that Engine and stretched up through the yards to the rear of the home. A total of 12 members operated on scene for approximately 4 hours.

Credit to Ken Lager for his photographs.

06/01/2026

At 9:24AM us and our first alarm assignment were dispatched to the 4300 Block of Colonial Park Drive for a reported house fire with entrapment. 301 Assistant arrived on scene with smoke showing. The trapped victim was successfully rescued by first arriving personnel. 301 Engine 1 arrived assumed first due engine and began fire attack. 116 Engine 1 laid out and 301 Engine 2 completed the connection. Two patients were transported to local hospitals for treatment. The fire is currently under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s Office.

Brentwood Volunteer Fire Company, Station 116
Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company
Baldwin Fire Rescue
Jefferson Hills Fire-Rescue
Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department
Mt. Oliver Fire Department
Whitehall Borough Police Department
Medical Rescue Team South Authority

05/31/2026

Our ladder truck is undergoing significant upgrades. Due to the substantial cost of a new replacement, estimated at $1.9 million, we have collaborated with borough officials to refurbish our 2008 Sutphen SP95. This vehicle has provided reliable service to our department, residents, and mutual aid departments for 18 years, notable for being the last pre-emissions truck of its kind. The truck is currently at the Sutphen Corporation facility, where it will receive comprehensive upgrades, including but not limited to: body work, paint, new pump components, seating, lighting, hydraulic system replacements as needed, tires, brakes, shocks, air bags, and air lines. Following these upgrades, the truck will be shipped to Penn Detroit/Allison for an in-frame overhaul of the engine and transmission. We anticipate extending the truck's service life by 10 to 15 years upon its return, achieving a cost savings of approximately $1.4 million for the borough and its taxpayers compared to purchasing a new truck. We appreciate the support from our mutual aid departments in providing aerial device services during the truck's absence. We expect its return this fall.

05/27/2026

We would like to extend our sincere gratitude to everyone who helped make our recent Self-Contained Breathing Apparatus (SCBA) purchase possible.
First and foremost, we are deeply thankful for the generous $150,000 donation from the Estate of Phil St. Moritz. In recognition of this incredible gift and lasting support, we are proud to dedicate and rename our meeting space at 301 Station #1 to the Phil St. Moritz Memorial Meeting Room. His memory and legacy will continue to support our members and mission for years to come.
St. Moritz Building Services

In addition, we would like to thank our community, supporters, and volunteers who contributed through our fundraising efforts. Your generosity and commitment played an essential role in helping us fund the purchase of our equipment.
These Drager AirBoss SCBAs will serve the Whitehall Fire Company for many years to come. This critical piece of equipment directly enhances the safety of our firefighters and the community we serve. A big thank you to Howell Rescue Systems for their continued partnership with us.

This project is a true example of what can be accomplished when a community comes together. Because of you, our members are better protected as they respond to emergencies every day.
Thank you again for your continued support.
— Whitehall Fire Company

05/24/2026

05/19/2026

This evening at 18:47 we were alerted on the first alarm assignment into Mount Oliver for a house fire. 106 Assistant arrived on scene first with a 2 story residential and smoke showing from all 4 sides. 301 chief arrived on scene and went in on division 1, fire attack with Mt Oliver's crew. 301 Engine 2 was 3rd arriving. Our crew stretched a back up line to the floor above the fire performing searches, checking for extension and opening up. We were on scene for approximately 1 hour before returning in service to the borough. For many of the companies on scene tonight this was their 3rd working fire in less than 24 hours.

05/18/2026

Last night at 8:39 pm we were alerted to Springvalley/Mckee Drive for a house on fire. At 8:40 pm 301 Chief arrived on scene of a 2 story single family with smoke and fire showing. At 8:43 301 Engine 1 arrived on scene. Engine 1's operator hooked up to the hydrant and 2 members stretched to the D side of division 1. They made entry into the kitchen where the fire was. Water on the fire in 7 minutes. All occupants were reported out however members did primary searches to confirm. One dog was removed from the kitchen. The fire was brought " under control " in 30 minutes once crews confirmed no extension throughout the house. Huge thanks to everyone that helped out last night! Thanks to station 270 for listening to the radio and lending a hand...😉

Whitehall Fire operated on scene with 14 personnel.

Fire is under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall's office.

Whitehall Borough Police Department
Medical Rescue Team South Authority
Pleasant Hills Volunteer Fire Company Broughton Vol. Fire Department - South Park Twp.
Baldwin Fire Rescue
Brentwood Volunteer Fire Company, Station 116
Mt. Oliver Fire Department
Castle Shannon Volunteer Fire Department
Station 200 Rehab
1-800-BOARDUP of Pittsburgh

Credit to the photographers of these photos. Didnt have time to take our own. We were busy!

05/17/2026

Congratulations to the winners of the vehicle giveaway!
We sincerely appreciate everyones support. Whether or not you bought one chance or multiple...
( we had people that had well over 100 entries )
All your support and spending your hard earned money helped us reach our goal to buy new airpacks!

1156(winner) Steven Murdoch
1155 ( $500 winner ) Michal Wicobroda
1157 ($500 winner ) Ronald Glaister

05/17/2026

Gonna kick this off around 2 pm. Mic is muted until we get started.