Good Friday fish fry tradition continues at Blawnox, Sharpsburg volunteer fire stations
By: MICHAEL DIVITTORIO
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4/8/24
“Blawnox and Sharpsburg volunteer fire departments had their annual Good Friday fish fry fundraisers at their respective departments.
Both served up hundreds of meals and ala carte goods including fried cod, French fries, coleslaw, pierogies and mac and cheese. Sharpsburg also had shrimp while Blawnox had pizza and haluski.”
Blawnox firefighters host 1st car cruise
By: Fox Chapel Herald
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10/26/23
“Blawnox Volunteer Fire Co. hosted its inaugural car cruise Oct. 14. Organizers said they had a good turnout despite the cold weather.”
Emergency responders poised to upgrade equipment via federal grant money
By: Joyce Hanz
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09/28/22
“Mike Yonas, Blawnox-Glenover Volunteer Fire Company president and medical officer, described its FEMA grant of more than $41,000 as “transformative.”
The funds will be used to purchase self-contained breathing apparatus to replace the company’s expired equipment.
“These state and federal grants, and other fundraising efforts, provide support for the most critical safety and response equipment we need to remain compliant with federal safety standards to keep our volunteer men and women safe,” Yonas said. “It ensures we have the appropriate equipment to respond, save lives and protect property.”
Blawnox received an additional $163,000 in combined state grants that will allow for the purchase of updated dry suits, gloves and boots for their swift water rescue and response team and a new fire boat to replace a 30-year-old pontoon fire boat.”