Ray Suchevich has served as the Verona VFD. Fire Chief since 2006. He replaced retiring, 25 year veteran Chief, Tom Tihey Verona’s Volunteer Fire Department (Verona VFD). The Verona Volunteer Fire Department celebrated its Centennial Celebration in 1989. In the 120+ years since its founding, the Verona VFC has seen many technological changes in equipment and fire fighting techniques. But, what hasn’t changed is the dedication displayed by the highly skilled and disciplined volunteers who serve. They are the true heroes who give their time to serve and protect the citizens of Verona and the surrounding communities 365 days a year.The major duties and responsibilities of a firefighter include the knowledge and abilities in:
• fire suppression
• rescue procedures
• advanced EMS procedures
• fire investigation procedures
• fire prevention guidelines and procedures
• the operation of fire fighting equipment
• knowledge of department rules and regulations
• public relations techniquesIn addition fire fighters must be physically fit.
So the next time you hear the fire station alarm sounding off, take a moment to say a silent prayer and a “thank-you” for more of “Verona’s finest”. The residents of Verona salute the exemplary work performed by it fire company. They truly merit the title, “Verona’s Finest”.
Take some time and perform a Fire Safety Checklist Inspection. Click HERE for the checklist. Install dual sensing fire alarms. CHECK MONTHLY! For detailed information about choosing, installing, and maintaining smoke alarms click HERE.Teach young children about fire safety. Click HERE.
736 E. Railroad Ave., Verona, PA 15147
Office: 412-828-8080 Fax: 412-794-8691
Borough Secretary: Christine DeRunk
Borough Website: www.Veronaborough.org
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Borough council meetings are held on the 2nd Tuesday of every Month at 7 PM in the council chamber if the Verona Municipal Building. Borough council work session meetings are held the last Tuesday of each month at 7 PM in the council chamber of the Verona Municipal BuildingPennsylvania delegates authority to borough government to represent the citizens within its electoral district in governmental affairs and to protect their inalienable rights. Being given this power, borough government is obligated to use its authority to judiciously defend every individual’s rights for the well being of the society as a whole. Borough government is a legitimate entity because, (1) its governing body is elected by popular vote and (2) because it is defined through written laws (State’s Borough Code). Borough government acts as the local overseer of rules that act as regulators that guide society. It acts as the representative that speaks for and on behalf of its citizens at the various levels of government. The role of local government is constantly evolving. As it changes, so does its influence and responsibilities to its constituents. The responsibilities taken by modern borough government is increasingly complex in nature; the actions taken by borough government may have profound and long lasting effects on the borough it serves.