Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department

Funding a new fire station continues to be a concern. Although the department has been setting aside funds for a new station in its annual budget for several years, skyrocketing construction costs have surpassed the building allocation. The township supervisors have supported this endeavor with a no-interest $500,000 cash advancement. Even with this cash advancement, additional grants and other fundraising activities are needed to supplement the difference. The fire department hopes the Marshall Township community will support its efforts to fund this badly needed upgrade. If you would like to help by donating some of your time or contributing to our building fund, please leave a message at 724-935-1230 Ext 225 or email the

Current Fire Station, Built in 1956

Sponsorship Opportunities:

• Naming Rights to the New Building
• Naming Rights to Various Fire Trucks
• Purchasing an Engraved Brick
• Fire Safety Education Programs
  Ex: Coloring Books, Tri-folds and Other Fire Safety Activities
• Events Ex: Dinners, Social Gathers, Picnics
• Health and Safety Ex: Various Fitness and Safety Programs
• Interior Dcor
• Purchasing Personalized Park Bench or Trees

Building Summary:

In 2004, the department formed a building committee to explore what structure would be needed to meet all current and future requirements. They examined a wide range of factors, such as alternative locations, future requirements for live-in quarters, and the growth rate of the township. After considering other locations in the township and visiting other townships with new fire stations to learn from their experiences, the committee determined that expansion of the Warrendale station was the most feasible option based on location and cost. Subsequently, the fire department acquired the adjacent property and hired an architect to help design a facility that will meet the townships needs for the next 20 years. Cost estimates for construction are estimated at $1.6 million.

Design of the Upgraded Fire Station

MISSION STATEMENT

The Marshall Volunteer Fire Department will strive to serve the community of Marshall Township by providing fire, rescue, and special services using funds provided by the community in an efficient manner. We value our personnel and their safety and appreciate the time they volunteer.

Your home and property are protected from fire through the dedicated services of the Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department (MTVFD). MTVFD is an all-volunteer organization that has approximately 25 active volunteers who donate countless hours of service, training, and/or administrative work each week. To further assure adequate protection throughout the township, the Marshall VFC participates in a mutual aid program along with companies from Wexford, Bradford Woods, Cranberry, Economy Borough, Big Sewickley, Franklin Park, and Big Knob Fire Depts. In addition to fire protection, the volunteers provide residents with disaster assistance services and rescue equipment.

The Marshall Township Volunteer Fire Department (MTVFD) is one of the busiest all volunteer fire department in Allegheny County. MTVFD provides fire/rescue and fire education programs throughout the 16.3 square miles of Marshall Township. We currently have two stations, one located at 270 Northgate Dr. (Warrendale) and the second at 460 Knob Road (Next to Knob Park).

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