Conway Volunteer Fire Department
"Proudly serving the residents of Conway since 1912"
Emergency DIAL 9-1-1 
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Non-Emergency Station #1 (724) 869-9408 Station #2 (724) 869-4844
The men and women of the Conway Volunteer Fire Department have been proudly serving the residents of Conway Borough since being formed in 1912. Members are on call 24 hours a day, seven days a week to respond to emergency calls within the borough, and to assist neighboring communities through mutual aid agreements. The Department is also contracted to serve as the first responder to emergencies at the Norfolk Southern Railroad Yard.
The Conway VFD operates 1 Engine (# 491) out of the downtown Station #1 located at the Borough Building, and 1 Engine (# 492), a Rescue Truck (# 499), and a Pickup Truck (Squad #497), as well as a new Lighting and Ventilation Trailer out of Station #2, located at the corner of Foote and Gross Streets on top of the hill. On average, the Department answers over 125 emergency calls each year.
The Fire Department would like to extend an open invitation to the residents of Conway to visit the Stations and learn about the equipment, training, and commitment of it's members. Anyone interested, please contact Fire Chief Bobby Charlovich at (724) 624-4341 to arrange a tour.
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Apparatus
Engine # 491 Squad # 497 w/ new Light & Ventilation Trailer
Engine # 492 "Casey" Rescue Truck # 499
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Meetings and Fire Practices
Regular meetings are held the 2nd Tuesday of each month at 7:30 P.M. at Station #2 on Foote Street.
Fire Practices are held the 1st Tuesday and the 4th Thursday of each month with 2 sessions each day beginning at 9:00 A.M. and 6:00 P.M. as well as the 3rd Saturday of each month beginning at 9:00 A.M.
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2008-2009 Officers
Fire Chief Bobby Charlovich President Joe Bohach
Assistant Chief Kevin Daniel Vice President Kevin Daniel
Captain Denny Falk Secretary/Treasurer Greg Sherman
1st Lieutenant Jim Scheel Relief Secretary Kevin Daniel
2nd Lieutenant Bill Giska Trustees John Senock, Jr.
Safety/Training Wilbert Falk Jim Zedak
Safety/Training John Senock, Jr. Kevin Daniel
Accountability Officer Renee Senock Renee Senock
Accountability Officer Darlene Blinn Darlene Blinn
Fire Police Captain Jim Zedak
Fire Police Lieutenant Joe Bohach
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BINGO !!
Every Tuesday Morning Doors Open at 9:00 A.M. Bingo Starts at 10:30 A.M.
Click for Conway Calendar of Events
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Banquet Hall Rental - Now Booking for 2008 - 2009
Weddings - Banquets - Showers - Birthday Parties - Etc....
Seating for 275 People (round tables available)
Air Conditioning
Kitchen Facilities
Catering Available
Handicap Accessible
Ample Lighted Parking
For Prices contact Renee at (724) 869-4844 and leave a message for a call back.
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New Members Welcome!
As an all-volunteer organization, we are always looking for new members who are willing to serve their community. For more information about becoming a Firefighter, Junior Firefighter (16 to 18 years of age) or a Social Member (help with non-fire fighting activities) of the department, please attend one of our meetings at the Foote Street Station or contact us at (724) 869-4844.
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FIRE SAFETY
Heating Fires: By the Numbers
64,100 Estimated home structure fires due to heating fires
540 Estimated civilian fire deaths due to heating fires
1,400 Estimated civilian fire injuries due to heating fires
$943 Million Estimated direct property damage due to heating fires
16% Of all home fires were heating fires (second behind cooking)
3 out of 4 Civilians killed in home heating fires dies in fires that involved (stationary or portable) space heaters
1/2 Of home heating fires occurred in December, January, and February
Source: National Fire Protection Association (NFPA)
HEATING FIRE SAFETY
Click Here for the article on Home Heating Fire Safety
CARBON MONOXIDE SAFETY
Each year unintentional carbon monoxide (CO) poisoning claims hundreds of lives and sends several thousand people to the emergency room for treatment. At lower levels of exposure, CO causes mild effects that are often mistaken for the flu. These symptoms include headaches, dizziness, disorientation, nausea, and fatigue. The effects of CO exposure can very greatly from person to person depending on age, overall health, and the concentration and length of exposure.
You can protect yourself and your family by following a few easy steps:
Carbon monoxide is an odorless, colorless and toxic gas. Because it is impossible to see, taste, or smell the toxic fumes, CO can kill before you are aware it is in your home.
CO can come from several sources: gas-fired appliances, charcoal grills, wood-burning furnaces or fireplaces, and motor vehicles.
- Install at least one CO alarm with an audible warning signal evaluated by a nationally recognized laboratory, such as Underwriters Laboratories (UL), near sleeping areas and outside individual bedrooms. CO alarms measure levels of the gas over time and are designed to sound an alarm before an average, healthy adult would experience symptoms.
- Have your heating system, water heater, and any other gas, oil or coal burning appliances serviced by a qualified technician every year.
- Never use your range or oven to help heat your home and never use a charcoal grill or hibachi in your home or garage.
- Never keep a car running in a garage. Even if the garage door is open, normal circulation will not provide enough fresh air to reliably prevent a dangerous buildup of CO.
Having a working smoke alarm dramatically increases your chances of surviving a fire. And remember to practice a home escape plan frequently with your family.
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