Broughton Volunteer Fire Department

Wed. Jan 11th 2012
2012 Line Officers

The Broughton V.F.D. announces the new 2012 Line Officers. Congratulations to all of the members of the new line for 2012, ...

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Mon. Dec 19th 2011
R.I.P. Officer Dryer

Our Thoughts and Prayers to the Friends, Family, and Fellow Co-Workers of the East Washington Police Officer John Dryer. ...

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270 Command
2009 Ford Expedition Allegheny County Call Sign - 270 Command This SUV is mainly used by the Fire Chief and carries Command equipment for any incident. (From Left) President Albert Brunetti, State Representative David K. Levdansky, Fire Chief Dennis McDonough. We would like to thank Rep. Levdansky for his continued support of the local fire departments of Allegheny County, PA so that the fire service can buy new equipment to help keep our communities safe.


270 Truck
2006 Sutphen Allegheny County Call Sign - 270 Truck Sutphen Ladder Truck with a 75 ft. aerial operations reach, it is used for ladder operations and placement at incidents and ventilation tasks. It is also has its own water supply of 500 Gallons and pump for (2) Pre-Connect attack lines and (1) Trash Line. This is our first due truck for structure fires.


270 Engine
2001 Sutphen Allegheny County Call Sign - 270 Engine Sutphen rescue/pumper powered by a Caterpillar C-12 V8 diesel engine with a 2000 gallon per minute Hale Q-Max 2000 pump, 750 gallon water tank, 30 gallon foam tank, 1200 feet of 5 inch diameter hose, (4) Attack lines, (1) Trash line, 10K watt HydraGen generator, Hurst Combination tool, and a fully enclosed, raised roof, air conditioned 8 person cab.


270 Rescue
2001 International Allegheny County Call Sign - 270 Rescue This 2001 Swab Wagon has a all aluminum body with an International cab and chassis. Seating for a six man cab, this heavy-rescue is completely self-sustaining at any rescue call with it's Hurst Tool (Jaws of Life), O-Cutters, Rams, 25kw PTO generator, Light Tower and many other rescue related tools. This vehicle also responds to calls involving our Rapid Intervention Team. We also carry basic hazardous material mitigation equipment and W.M.D. response gear.


270 Squad
2009 Ford F-450 Super Duty Allegheny County Call Sign - 270 Squad The squad is a Ford F-450 with a Turbo Diesel Engine that is used for utilities, overhaul, and rehab, it also carries basic Haz-mat material equipment along with life jackets and numerous hand tools. This vehicle is also responsible for moving the SHACOG Police Trailer.

Fire Prevention

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Upcoming Events

Sat. Mar 17th 2012 TBA
St. Patrick's Day

Sat. May 5th 2012 7:00pm
BVFD Cash Bash

Mon. May 28th 2012 TBA
Memorial Day

Every Mon. 7:00pm
Bingo

Every Thu. 7:00pm
Bingo

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Contact Information

Broughton Volunteer Fire Department
1030 Cochrans Mill Road
Pittsburgh, PA 15236

Non-Emergency:
412-655-4844

Emergency:
9-1-1

Fax:
412-655-4975

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