The Unity Volunteer Fire Department
Unity Volunteer Fire Department, Plum Borough Station #233 is located approximately 13 miles east of Pittsburgh PA, in Allegheny County. UVFD proudly protects approximately 40,000 people in a 29 square mile area. We are one of four stations in Plum which all are volunteer. Our other stations in Plum are Station 234 (Renton), Station 235 (Logans Ferry) and Station 236 (Holiday Park).
Our services include all phases of fire suppression including Engine Company, Truck Company, Rescue Company as well as Quick Response Medical Service operations in which we assist Plum EMS. Our district covers a large array of residential homes, businesses and farm country. Some points of interest include the Oakmont Country Club,Plum Senior High School, many elementary schools as well as several churches of all denominations. We provide coverage for the Pennsylvania Turnpike from mileposts 49 to 55 between Harmarville and Monroeville. We at Unity VFD strive to utilize the latest safety and technology available. All of our protective gear used is NFPA compliant for Firefighting as well as our built in PASS devices which are part of the Scott Air-Pak X3 Pro self-contained breathing apparatus we use. We also have (3) three Bullard Thermal Imaging Cameras. Training remains an important part of our department for Safety thru Education. Many of our members have successfully participated and completed the Firefighter 1, Firefighter 2 and/or Fire Officer 1 program thru the Office of the State Fire Commisioner. Also within 3 years of joining our department, firefighters must complete Essentials of Firefighting, Haz Mat Operations and First Responder Medical training. From the year 1925 to present day the Unity VFD has a rich history of Public Safety for the Borough of Plum and surrounding communities.