The North Braddock VFD will be holding its Second Annual Purse Bash on November 17, 2018 at the Braddock Bingo Hall. $25 per ticket, which includes lite fare, beer and mixers will be provided, BYOB is allowed. MUST be 21 to enter and winner must not be present to win. Doors … [Read more...]
NBFD Street Fair
The North Braddock Fireman's Annual Street Fair will run from July 25th through July 28th beginning nightly at 7pm on Wolfe Avenue in front of the fire station. There will be food, games, hayride, bingo and much more! The Fireman's Parade will begin at 6pm at the Sacred Heart … [Read more...]
NBFD Lenten Fish Fry
The North Braddock VFD Inc Annual Lenten Fish Fry will being on Ash Wednesday February 14th. We will update this post with the menu and pricing as it becomes available. See everyone there! … [Read more...]
Residential Structure Fire
At approximately 0042 hours on January 2, 2018 Station 207 along with 113 (Braddock), 137 (Edgewood), 153 (Forest Hills), 171 RIT (Homestead) were dispatched to the 1300 block of Fourth Street for a reported residential structure fire. Braddock Hills PD arrived moments later and … [Read more...]
Commercial Structure Fire
At approximately 0020 hours Stations 113, 207, 153, and 238 were dispatched to the 500 block of Braddock Avenue for report of smoke coming from a commercial structure. Police and EMS on scene moments later with a working fire heavy smoke showing. 207 Engine secured a … [Read more...]
North Braddock VFD & East Pittsburgh VFW Purse Bash
The North Braddock VFD and the East Pittsburgh VFW will be hosting its first Purse Bash. The Purse Bash will be held on November 18, 2017 at 6pm at the East Pittsburgh VFW at 401 Draper Street in East Pittsburgh. Tickets are $25, with the chances to win a purse every 15 minutes. … [Read more...]
Building Construction
The North Braddock VFD received grant funding to remodel the fire station on Wolfe Avenue. Work has already begun and should take approximately two months to complete. The fire apparatus and equipment have been moved temporarily to the fire station on Bell Avenue. … [Read more...]
Public Service Detail
On Saturday afternoon NBFD was dispatched to the 400 block of Stokes Avenue for a reported kitten stuck in a sewer. Crews arrived and found a kitten approximately 5 feet down a 3" drain pipe. Crews dug around the pipe and removed the pipe as they went until they were successfully … [Read more...]
NBFD Annual Street Fair
The NBFD annual Street Fair will be returning to Wolfe Avenue in front of the fire station again this year. The dates will be July 26 - 29 beginning at 7pm nightly. There will be food, games, prizes, and hayride. The annual Fireman's Parade will begin at 6pm and go down to the … [Read more...]
Residential Structure Fire
On May 8, 2017 Stations 207, 113 (Braddock), 153 (Forest Hills), 171 RIT (Homestead), 137 (Edgewood), 192 (Monroeville #1) were dispatched to the area of Maple Avenue and Seddon Avenue in North Braddock for a reported residential structure fire. 207 Chief arrived on scene and … [Read more...]
Mutual Aid Residential Structure Fire
On January 15, 2017 Station 207, 238 (Rankin), 113 (Braddock), 298 (Whitaker) were dispatched to North Holland Avenue in Rankin for a reported residential structure fire. Rankin Police were on scene moments later confirming a working fire. 238 Engine secured a water supply, other … [Read more...]
Passing of Life Member
It is with deepest regret that the North Braddock Volunteer Fire Department Inc announces the passing of Life Member James Ward. Funeral arrangements will be posted as soon as they are set up. … [Read more...]
At approximately 2140 hours Station 207 was dispatched to 524 Halsey Avenue in Forest Hills for a reported residential structure fire. Moments later Forest Hills Police arrived to find a 2 1/2 story residential structure with the first floor well involved. Crew from 207 Engine … [Read more...]
At approximately 0930 Stations 207, 238 (Rankin), 113 (Braddock), 298 (Whitaker) were dispatched to the 300 block of Fifth Avenue in Rankin for a reported bedroom fire. As crews were calling enroute, Rankin Police arrived to find heavy fire in a 2 1/2 story residential structure. … [Read more...]
Stations 207, 113 (Braddock), 153 (Forest Hills), 238 (Rankin) were dispatched to the 400 block of Western Avenue in East Pittsburgh for a reported residential structure fire. East Pittsburgh Police arrived on scene moments later updating incoming fire units of a confirmed … [Read more...]