Our Services
We respond to various emergencies, including house fires, vehicle accidents, and any situation where assistance is needed. In addition to serving the Borough of Forest Hills, we provide mutual aid to neighboring communities whenever requested.
Who We Are
Founded in 1918 and officially incorporated in 1939, the Forest Hills Volunteer Fire Company has been a cornerstone of safety and service for the Borough of Forest Hills and its neighboring communities for over a century.
Special Operations
Trench Collapse Rescue Trailer (328 Trailer): We share and operate this essential equipment with Churchill, and Wilkins Fire Companies.
Hazardous Materials Team: Our station houses one of Allegheny County's Hazardous Materials Team Company 440.
Announcements
About Us
Calls
Vehicle Rollover
A little after 2 AM 153 Rescue responded to a vehicle rollover at the intersection of Ardmore Blvd and Bevington Road. Crews arrived to find
Ardmore Boulevard Car Fire
Shortly after 6 PM on Tuesday, 153 Engine was alerted for a vehicle fire around the 1500 block of Ardmore Boulevard. Crews marked en-route almost
Members
Firefighters:
Steven Cole
Larry Heller
Robert Henkel III
Wendell Hissrich
Nick Hudek
Brandon Klimko
Adam McDermott
Jason Petri
Anthony Rickard
Steven Rickard
Daniel Shak
Matt Zelenko
Probationary Firefighters:
Aaron Jimm
John Jimm Sr
Eve Majewski
Junior Firefighter:
Open
President
Richard Colella
Secretary
Anthony Rickard
Treasurer
Jason Petri
Trustee
Eric Gray
Robert Henkel III
James Theilacker
Thomas Theilacker
Adam Zelenk
Auxiliary Member
Erica Cole
Rachael Cole
Robert Janis
Tim Welch
Active Life Member
Diane Colella
Richard Colella
Larry Heller
Robert Henkel II
Robert Mallick
Adam McDermott
Jason Petri
James Theilacker
Inactive Life Member
Andre Acie
Lance Benteler
William Boney
Jesse Bridge
Don Brucker
David Brusco
Phil Brusco
Thomas Cvetkovich
Frank Dicoskey
John Dicoskey
William Fisher
William Gorol
Wendell Hissrich
Andrew Impavido
Robert Kacinko
Frank Kovalovsky
Scott Kramer
Steve Kurtz
Edward Limbacher
Russ Long
James Loy
Owen McAfee Sr.
Mike O’Donnell
John Pedrotti
Robert Pigman
Karl Probola
Rocky Rickard
David Shafer
Gary Skerlec
In Memoriam
Anton Anker
Melvin Baker
Larry Boyle
Dominic Brusco Sr
Richard Crowley
August Dutchot
Thomas Fitzpatrick
Robert Full
Kline Fulton
Raymond Heller
William Hogan
William Homze
William Honetzy
Fred Mai
Jack Mautino Sr
Thomas McGlaughlin
Gene Morie
Libby Morie
Larry Placone
John Wszolek
Walter Yagodzinsky
Why Join Us
Discounted Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement
Tax Discounts
Gym Access
- Probationary Member: New members who are in the process of completing their training to become Active Members.
- Auxiliary Member: Individuals who wish to support the fire department through fundraising, administrative roles, and other non-firefighting activities.
Apparatus
153 Rescue-Engine
2022 Pierce Arrow XT Rescue Pumper • 31’ OAL, 10’ 4” OAH, 191” Wheelbase • 1500 gpm Waterous Pump • x2 150’ 1.75” Bumper Lines • x2 200’ 1.75” Crosslays • 200’ 2.5” Crosslay • 150’ 1.75” Hosebed Preconnect • 300’ 2” Hosebed Preconnect • 400’ 3” Hose • 1000’ 5” Hose • Genesis E-Force 2.0 Hydraulic Tool Suite • Paratech Struts and Pneumatics Suite
153 Squad
2005 Ford Expedition SUV - Incident Command Vehicle
(Retired) 153 Squad 3
1993 Ford F-350 Pickup Truck - Sold to New Kensington Fire Department 05/2015.
153 Truck
2022 Pierce Arrow XT 105’ HD Ladder • 41’ OAL, 11’ 6” OAH, 245” Wheelbase • 2000 gpm Waterous Pump • 500/500 Tip Load, 16’ Jack spread • x2 150’ 1.75” Bumper Lines • x2 200’ 1.75” Crosslays • 200’ 2.5” Crosslay • 300’ 3” Hose • 1000’ 5” Hose • Supervac Battery Fans • Dewalt Tool Suite • NFPA Little Giant Ladder • 10’ Attic Ladder • 14’ Double-ended Roof Ladder • 16’ Roof Ladder • 18’ Roof Ladder • x2 24’ Extension Ladders • 35’ Extension Ladder
(Reserve) 153 Engine
2001 American LaFrance Eagle Class A Engine 1500 GPM Pump w/ dual tank foam system 500 Gallons Water 1000' 5" Supply Line 600' 3" Leader Line 750' 1-3'4" Attack Line 100' 1-1/2" Trash Line 550' 2-1/2" Blitz Line 24' Extension Ladder 14' Roof Ladder 10' Attic Ladder Forcible Entry Tools Pike Polls and Hooks Miscellaneous Equipment
(Retired) 153 Engine 2
1983 Pierce Arrow Engine - This wagon was sold to the City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire in 2012 and now serves in their fleet as a reserve under the designation Engine X-1.
153 Utility
2015 Chevrolet 3500 HD Utility Truck
153 Truck
1994 Freightliner Combination Walk-in/around Heavy Rescue Compressed Air Cascade System Confined Space Rescue Equipment Hand Tools High Angle and Rope Rescue Equipment Hydraulic Rescue Tools (Cutters, Spreaders, Combi-tool, Rams) Light Tower and Mobile Scene Lighting Equipment Mobile Generator Positive and Negative Pressure Fans Salvage Equipment Saws: Chain and Rotary Water Rescue Equipment This unit can be supplemented by 328 Trailer for trench collapse rescues.
(Retired) 153 Truck
1981 American LaFrance Rear Mount Ladder
(Retired) 153 Truck
2007 Pierce Dash Rear Mount 105' Heavy Duty Aerial This Truck was purchased by Sewanee, TN. 2000 GPM Pump 800' 5" Supply Line 350' worth of 1 3/4" Attack Line 100' 1 1/2" Trash Line 150' 2 1/2" Attack Line 35' Extension Ladder 24' Extension Ladder x2 16' Roof Ladders 10' Attic Ladder x2 12' Pike Poles x2 8' New York Hooks x2 6' New York Hooks x2 6' Drywall Rakes 5' New York Hook/Boston Rake Forcible Entry Tools PPV Fans MSA 6000 Thermal Imaging Camera MSA Altair 4X Multigas Detector
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