Allegheny County police officials have confirmed the department is investigating claims of possible criminal activity involving members of the McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department. A county police spokesperson noted in…
JOINT OPERATIONS: Working together ensures departments meet national fire call response standards
In response to declining volunteer numbers, three local fire departments have established joint operating procedures to assure each company can meet national response standards. Fire chiefs from Crafton, McKees Rocks…
Fire department secures federal funding
A $134,590 federal grant awarded in late August will enable the McKees Rocks Volunteer Fire Department to replace its aging supply of oxygen tanks. The pressurized tanks, known as Self…
County investigates potential arson case in recent Stowe fire
Local firefighters attempt to extinguish a blaze on Island Avenue on Aug. 12. Allegheny County police are investigating a possible arson attack behind a two-alarm fire in Stowe that injured…
Setting the Record Straight: McKees Rocks fire department history
Dear Editor, Regarding the articles in the Jan. 7 and Jan. 21 editions of Gazette 2.0: Former McKees Rocks Council President Paul Krisby disagrees with the outcome of the election…

