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Accident With Entrapment On Thursday, Rescue 227 was requested to respond mutual aid into Wilkins Twp for an accident with entrapment in front of the Home Depot. R-227 arrived on scene and assisted Wilkins Twp fire units. All patients were removed from the vehicles and transported to local hospitals.
Command:
302 Chief
Accident With Entrapment On Wednesday afternoon, Station 227, 222, 223, 225 were alerted for a multi vehicle accident with entrapment and roll over at the intersection of Frankstown Rd & Graham Blvd. County 911 dispatchers received multiple calls for entrapment. PH PD arrived on scene and confirmed entrapment. R-227 & R-222 arrived on scene. Crews cut the wind shield of the over turned vehicle and the driver was about to leave under their own power. PH PD are investigating the accident.
Command:
222 Assistant
Accident With Entrapment On Tuesday evening, Station 226 and 227 were alerted for a vehicle accident with roll over and possible entrapment in the area of the train tracks on Thompson Run Rd. 911 dispatchers reported that the driver got out of the vehicle under their own power. R-227 arrived on scene and stabilized the vehicle till the local tow truck company could upright the vehicle.
Command:
227 Assistant (Jeffcoat)
Residential Structure Fire On Saturday Station 227, 223, 225 were alerted for a residential basement fire in the 600-blk of Marshall Dr. County 911 dispatcher updated responders that they were getting multiple reports of smoke coming from the house..EN-226 was added for RIT and EN-221 was added for manpower. EN-227-1 arrived on scene with smoke showing from the rear of the structure. Crews found a lawnmower and other items on fire in the basement. Fire was extinguished and the house was ventilated. PH Fire Marshal is investigating.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Accident With Rollover On Tuesday Station 221, 222, 227 were alerted for a vehicle accident with entrapment and rollover with wires down. Fire units arrived on scene to find that all occupants were out of the vehicle. Duq. light was notified due to energized power lines on the vehicle. Units returned to service after operating on scene for about a hour. PH PD is investigating the accident.
Command:
221 Chief
Residential Structure Fire On Sunday, Station 225, 221, 227 were alerted for a fire in the rear of a structure 70-Blk of Vantine St. While units were en route, county 911 dispatchers updated units the PD were on scene and confirmed a working fire. 225 Lieutenant requested St.222 for RIT. TK-227 was the first unit on scene reporting the fire was in a detached garage. Crews pulled an attack line from TK-227 while it was being set up for aerial operations. A water supply was made from EN-222 to TK-227. Crews made a fast knock down. No injuries were reported. PH Fire Marshal is investigating.
Command:
225 Lieutenant
Residential Structure Fire On Saturday, Station 221, 225, 227, 222 were alerted for a bedroom on fire in the 7600-blk of Mt. Carmel Rd. 221 Assistant requested EN-102 for RIT. Units arrived on scene to find smoke and fire showing from the second floor bedroom. Crews make a fast knock down of the fire. PH Fire Marshal is investigating the fire. No injuries to report.
Command:
221 Chief
Residential Structure Fire In the early Tuesday morning hours, Station 227 & 226 were alerted for a residential structure fire in the 700-blk of Mckenzie Dr. EN-227 and Command 227 arrived on scene to find light smoke showing from the house. Crews found a small fire on the stove, no extension was found. All other units were canceled. The house was ventilated and all 227 units cleared.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Accident With Rollover On Friday just before the Pen's game, Rescue 227 was alerted for a vehicle accident with rollover and possible entrapment in the 800-blk of Beulah Rd. While R-227 was en route, county 911 dispatchers got reports the the driver was out of the vehicle. R-227 arrived on scene and confirmed no entrapment. Car 222 was in the area at the time of the call and assisted with traffic control. PH PD are investigating the accident.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Residential Structure Fire On Monday, Station 225, 221 alerted for a residential structure fire on Lindberg Ave. County 911 updated units the the homeowner went back into the structure to try to extinguish the fire, at that time Assistant 221 request station 227 for the next alarm and St.222 for RIT. EN-221 was the first unit on scene and secured a water supply followed by TK-227 that took a position in the front of the house. Crews from the Truck found a minor fire in the living room. EN-222 staged for RIT on the "A"/"B" corner. The fire was extinguished and the house was ventilated. No injuries to report. Units operated on scene for about 1 hour.
Command:
225 Chief
Residential Structure Fire On Monday, Station 225, 221, 227 were alerted for a residential structure fire in the 200-blk of Sampson St. EN-221 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing. EN-221 wrapped the hydrant and laid into the scene. Crews were unable to open the hydrant so EN-227 dropped a supply line at EN-221 and laid up the street to the next hydrant. A water connection was made and interior crews made a fast knock down of the fire. Fire is under investigation. No injuries were reported.
Command:
221 Chief
Kitchen Fire On Saturday, Stations 225, 227, 221 were alerted for a possible kitchen fire in the 2800-blk of Laketon Rd. T-227 was the first unit on scene and reporting light smoke showing from the front door. T-227 & EN-227's crews knocked down the toaster that was on fire. EN-221 arrived on scene and stated ventilation. Both crews checked for any extension, none was found. No injuries reported.
Command:
221 Chief
Accident With Injuries On Saturday, Rescue 227 was alerted for a bicyclist struck by a vehicle in front of the police station. R-227 arrived on scene and assisted PH Medics with patient care. The victim suffered multiple, non-life theating injuries and was transported to a local hospital.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Residential Structure Fire On Monday, Stations 221, 225, 227 were alerted for smoke coming from the roof of a structure on Lincoln Rd. EN-225 called out on scene with smoke and flames coming from the second floor. Chief 221 requested a RIT be dispatched bringing 222 to the call. EN-221 hit the hydrant and laid into EN-225. As crews arrived on scene, they were sent to the second floor to extinguish the fire. Units made a quick knock down on the fire. Companies operated on scene for about 1 hour. No injuries were reported.
Command:
221 Chief
Multi Vehicle Accident W/Poss. Entrapment On Thursday afternoon, Station 221, 222, 227, and 223 were alerted for a 3 vehicle accident involving a school bus and 2 garbage trucks on Allegheny River Blvd. R-222 & EN-222 arrived on scene and reported multiple patients, no entrapment. Utility pole with wires were down on the roadway. Crews from all companies assisted with patient care and fluid containment. PH PD are investigating the accident.
Command:
222 Assistant-2
Physical Rescue On Wednesday, PH PD called out the Rescue companies from 227, 222, 223 for a physical rescue on McKenzie Dr. R-227 arrived on scene to find a female patient that partially fell threw her 1st floor bathroom and was stuck between the 1st floor and the basement. The patient was unable to get to the phone to call for help and as a result had been in that position for over 24 hours. Due to the structural compromise, unit started shoring the basement with help from R-194. Once the basement was reinforced, the rescue tech's went to work. After about 40mins into the detail the patient was freed and PH Medics transferred to a local hospital. This call was a great example of TEAM WORK. Thanks to all involved.
Command:
227 Lieutenant (Varga)
Assist Police On Sunday morning stations 221 and 222 were alerted for a vehicle into a structure in the 8600-blk of Aber Rd. While units were en route, county dispatch advised units that police were on the accident scene and they have one victim with a gun shot wound. Units arrived on scene and found that the car struck the gas meter on the side of the house. They meter was turned off. The patient was pronounced at the scene due to their injuries. R-222 provided lighting at the crime scene. R-227 was added to the call for lighting at another crime scene a few doors away. Units operated on scene for about 2.5hours.
Command:
221 Chief
Physical Rescue On Friday Stations 285, 222, 227, 223 were alerted for a physical rescue in the 500-Blk of North Ave in Verona. Units arrived on scene to find one elderly female with her foot stuck between the curb and the car tire. Rescue Techs safely lifted the car away from the victims leg. All units went back to service. Station 227 then ran two more back to back calls.
Command:
285 Captain
MVA With Injuries On Friday Rescue 227 was alerted for a two (2) car accident with injuries. R-227 was the first unit on scene and reported a rear-end style accident with all patient out of the vehicles, one patient on the ground. R-227 started BLS patient care till Medic 380 arrived on scene. One patient was transferred to a local hospital, units were on scene for about 20mins.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Possible Commercial Structure Fire While EN-227-1 was clearing the brush fire call, Station 227 was alert for a possible roof on fire in the area of 500 Brown Ave in Wilkins Twp. PD arrived on scene and reported minor smoke showing from the roof. TK-227 & EN-227 arrived on scene and command sent them to the roof to investigate. Crews cut a hole in the roof and found an electrical wire smoldering. The hazard was isolated and units returned to service.
Command:
302 Assistant
Brush Fire On Thursday Station 225, 223 were alert for a brush fire in the area of the Ritter Rd Mine Shaft. EN-226 & EN-223 reported on scene with a large brush fire on the hillside. Assistant 223 requested St.227 be added to the call. EN-227's crew assisted with water supply and extinguishment. With high wind gusts push the fire up the hill, Command added St.233 (Plum). Units were on scene for about an hour.
Command:
226 Assistant (Sanderson)
Residential Structure Fire On Tuesday Station 227, 222, 223 were alert for a kitchen fire on Glenfield Dr. PD and Medic arrived on scene reporting light smoke showing from the structure. EN-227-1 arrived on scene, crews pulled an attack line and went to work. Interior crews reported heavy fire in the kitchen area. Command request a RIT Team be dispatched bringing St.221 on the call. Crews from 227, 222, 223 made a quick knock down of the fire. Crews checked for any extension, none was found. Command cancelled the RIT Team. No injuries reported. Fire Marshal is investigating. (Pics From 222)
Command:
227 Assistant (Shepard)
Accident With Roll Over On Tuesday morning, Station 227, 222, 223 were alerted for a vehicle accident with possible rollover and entrapment in the area of Churchill Country Club. Rescue trucks from 227 & 222 arrived on scene to find the driver was able to exit the vehicle under their own power prior to arrival. All units returned. (Pics From 222)
Command:
227 Assistant (Shepard)
Physical Rescue On Sunday, Stations 223, 227, 222 were alerted for a tree that fell on a person. 223 Captain arrived on scene and report the patient has a broken leg. The patient wasn't trapped by the tree. Units carried the patient out of the woods to the waiting Medics.
Command:
223 Chief (Capone)
QRS Details In the past two (2) days, Station 227 responded to two separate QRS Details (cardiac arrest & double stabbing).
Accident W/Hazards On Wednesday Stations 223, 227, and 222 were alerted for a vehicle accident with hazards at the intersection of Universal Rd & Saltsburg Rd. Reports stated that the car was possibly on fire. EN-223 & SR-223 arrived on scene and reported no entrapment and no fire. The assignment was held to St.223 and all other units returned to service. (Pics from 223)
Command:
223 Captain
Accident W/Entrapment, Vehicle Into A Structure On Saturday, Stations 227, 222, 223, & 225 were alerted for an accident with entrapment and the vehicle into a structure in the 10900-blk of Frankstown. R-227 arrived on scene and confirmed entrapment and that the vehicle was into the house. Units also found that the car hit the gas meter and the meter was leaking gas. Crews from all companies stabilized the vehicle and the structure before removing the patient. PH PD is investigating the accident. (Pics From 223)
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Residential Structure Fire On Wednesday Stations 222 and 227 were alerted for a Residential Structure Fire in the 800-Blk of Lime Hollow Rd. EN-227-1 arrived on scene to find minor smoke showing from a heavy timber type structure. EN-222-1 stood by the hydrant. Crews from both companies laddered sides "B" & "D" of the structure. An attack line was pulled off EN-227-1, crews from both companies work interior and exterior to control the fire. Units operated on scene for about 1 hour. Fire Marshal is investigating.
Command:
222 Chief (Henshaw)
Brush Fire On Tuesday Stations 226, 227, & 223 were alerted for a Brush fire in the area of Cord St. PD arrived on scene and confirmed a large brush fire. EN-226 arrive on scene and stretch an attack line. Crews from 227 & 223 arrived on scene and helped contain the fire. (Pics from 223)
Command:
226 Assistant (Sanderson)
Physical Rescue On Monday Stations 223, 222, & 227 were alerted for a physical rescue in the 500-blk Idaho Ave. Units arrived on seen with PH Medics and assisted the patient off the roof. Units operated on scene for about 30mins.
Command:
223 Assistant (Boyd)
Vehicle Fire Late Sunday night, St.227 & 226 were alerted for a vehicle fire endangering a structure in the 200-blk of Universal Rd. EN-227-1 arrived on scene to find two vehicles on fire. Crews knocked down the fire within a few minutes and the assignment was held to EN-227-1 & EN-227-2.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Vehicle Into A Utility Pole On Sunday afternoon Rescue Companies from St. 223, 222, & 227 were alerted for a vehicle into a utility pole. 223 Assistant arrived on scene and reported a pole down with wires on the ground, the vehicle fled the scene. PH PD found the vehicle and the suspect was detained. Duquesne light arrived on scene and cleared the wires. All units returned. (Pics from 223)
Command:
223 Assistant (Boyd)
Multiple Run's For No.7 Today A busy Wednesday for No.7 responding to 2 brush fires, car fire, poss multi-residential structure fire, and a commercial fire alarm. (Pics From 223)
Large Brush Fire On Wednesday, Stations 227, 226, 304 were alerted for a brush fire in the area of Old William Penn Hwy and Jefferson Rd. PH Fire Marshal arrived on scene and reported a 200 sq ft area on fire. EN-227-2 arrived on scene and began attacking the fire. With wind gusts pushing the fire up the hill fast, Command request Monroeville EN-196 to the alarm and had EN-226 take a hydrant and stretch a supply line to EN-227. Fire started to jump to multiple spots on the hill, Command requested EN-223 for more man power. Units from all companies brought the fire under control in about 45mins. While on scene No.7 was alerted for a car fire on Lee Dr. Since all No.7 units were committed to the brush fire, Command added EN-223 to the assignment. Thanks to all the units that helped out.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Vehicle Fire Saturday afternoon station 225, 227, 221 were alerted for a vehicle fire in the area of Frankstown Rd & Beulah Rd. EN-227-1 arrived in the area and reported a small engine compartment fire. Crews used a water can and returned to service.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Vehicle Into A Structure In the early hours of Saturday morning Stations 227, 222, 223 were alerted for a vehicle into a structure in the 700 block of Hawthorn Dr. While R-227 was pulling up on scene, they received an update from county dispatchers that PD on scene reported negative entrapment and no structural damage. All unit returned to service.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Poss. Commercial Structure Fire On Friday, Stations 227, 226, 304 were alerted for a possible commercial structure fire in the laundry room at the Wellington Square Apartments. 227 Assistant-2 requested the next company for a RIT team bringing St. 223 on the alarm. EN-227-1 & TK-227 arrived on scene and EN-226 stood by at the hydrant. EN-227's crew reported smoke in the basement and found a dryer vent that was clogged. The alarm was held with EN-227-1 & TK-227, all other units were cancelled. The structure was ventilated and all units returned to sevice.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Commercial Structure Fire Sunday afternoon Station 223,227,226 were alerted for a possible commercial structure fire at Cessna Auto Sale on Leechburg Rd. EN-223 arrived on scene and reported the wind blew a street light into the bill board and a small portion of the bill board was on fire. The assignment was held to EN-223 & EN-227. Pics From 223
Command:
223 Chief (Capone)
Residential Structure Fire On Thursday afternoon, Stations 221, 225, 227, 222 were alerted for a residential structure fire in the 500 block of Grove Rd. EN-222 arrived on scene and reported a working fire, with flames showing from the "A"/"B" corner of the house. EN-227 arrived on scene next, both units pulled attack lines and started knocking down the fire. EN-222 made a water supply and supplied EN-227. St.223 was added to the alarm for RIT. Crews from all companies helped to bring the fire under control in about 30mins.
Command:
222 Assistant (Gerstel) Stand By Units: St.285, St.224, St.226
High Winds Roll Thru The Area In the early hours of Thursday morning, the Penn Hills area was pounded with rain and 90 mph wind gusts resulting in numerous calls for power/cable lines down, trees into structures, fire alarms, and a possible commercial structure fire, confirmed residential structure fire. No.7 answered 20 calls in the Penn Hills area. Thanks to all the members that put the time and work into answering calls during this storm.
Accident With Entrapment In the early morning hours of Wednesday, Station's 225, 227, 223 were alerted for an accident with entrapment at the intersection of Mt. Carmel Rd & Verona Rd. PD on scene confirming entrapment. R-227 arrived on scene and began stabilizing the vehicle. The spreaders were used to force open the drivers side door. Crews from both companies assisted with packaging of the patient. The patient was transported to a local hospital. PH PD are investigating the accident. Pics From 223
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Vehicle Accident Over a Hillside With Rollover &
Entrapment On Friday afternoon, Rescue Companies from 227, 223, & 222 were alerted for a vehicle over a hillside with rollover and entrapment. R-227 arrived on scene to find one vehicle over a hillside. Crews were able to force the drivers door open and EMT's from 227 & 223 started BLS patient care. Crew from 227 & 223 assisted in getting the patient up the snow covered hill to the awaiting paramedic.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Snow Storm Brings Accidents And Vehicle Fires On Wednesday, Snow and freezing rain brings No.7 four minor vehicle accidents and one vehicle fire. Crews from 223 and 227 extinguished this plow truck.
Command:
227 Captain (Gledhill)
Rollover With Entrapment On Monday morning, Stations 227, 223, & 225 were alerted for a vehicle rollover with entrapment at the intersection of Frankstown & Coal Hollow. While units were en-route, PD located the accident at Coal Hollow & Cliff Dr. R-227 arrived on scene and found one vehicle on its side, there was one patient that was not injured and just unable to exit the vehicle due to it being on its side. Crews from R-227 stabilized the vehicle and proceeded to remove the front windshield. PH PD is investigating the accident.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Residential Structure Fire On Saturday, Station 227 & 223 were alerted for a residential structure in the 100-block of Saylong Dr. TK-227 was just leaving the Granger Fire Alarm when this call came in. TK-227 arrived on scene and reported heavy smoke showing from the roof. Command requested a 2nd alarm and a RIT Team bringing St.226 & St.222 (RIT). EN-227-2 made the connection to the hydrant and supplied multiple attack lines. EN-225 cleared their call, and responded to the scene. Crews from 225 and 226 began laddering the structure. 223 started salvage on the 1st floor. RIT teams were set up on Side "A" and "C". Crews from all companies made a quick knock of the fire. No injuries were reported. Thanks To All Units On Scene.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Cold Snap Brings Water Flow On Saturday, Station 227 & 225 were alerted for a fire alarm activation at the Grainger House on Frankstown Rd. TK-227 arrived on scene to find a water pipe from the fire protection system had broke and water was flowing from the ceiling. The fire protection system and the electric to that wing of the building were turned off.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
What Not To Do On Thursday, it seems that an inpatient driver just couldn't wait on the red light at Rodi & Frankstown and tried using the emergency vehicle path. Well, the operator made a wrong decision. These pictures are proof on why only emergency vehicles should use the path.
Accident W/Entrapment On Wednesday, Station 227, 223, 222 were alerted for a vehicle accident with entrapment in the area of Beulah Rd. R-227 arrived on scene and was advised by Eastern Area EMS that they were able to get the door open, but needed assistance removing the patient. The patient was transported to a local hospital. All units cleared.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Assist County SWAT On Tuesday afternoon, Stations 226, 223, & 227 were alerted to assist Allegheny County SWAT with a suspect that had barricaded himself in his house and threatened to light the house on fire. Unit stood by on scene for about 5 hours while SWAT tried to negotiate the suspect out of the building. The suspect eventually gave up and the scene was secure.
Command:
226 Assistant (Sanderson)
Icy Roads Brings One Accident On Saturday night as temperatures dropped, local roadways became a little icy. During that time, Rescue 227 respond in the area of Jefferson & Jefferson Heights for a one vehicle accident. R-227 found one vehicle partially over the hillside with two occupants still in the vehicle. R-227's crew stabilized the vehicle and assisted the occupants out of the vehicle. No injuries were reported.
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Commercial Structure Fire On Tuesday afternoon, Stations 227, 225, 223 were alerted for a commercial structure fire at the Long John Sliver's Restaurant on Rodi Rd. While EN-227-1 was en route, they were updated by county 911 dispatchers that the grease fryers were on fire, and that employees tried to extinguish the fire but were unsucessful and they were evacuating the structure. EN-227-1 arrived on scene and crew knocked the fire out with the use of a "Purple-K" extinguisher. The structure was ventilated and all units returned to service.
Command:
227 Captain-2 (Kutcher)
First Call Of 2009 The first call of 2009 brings No.7 a vehicle into a structure with possible entrapment at Ryan's Auto Glass on Rodi Rd. R-227 arrived on scene to find one vehicle with the operator still in the vehicle. The drives door was able to be opened without force and the drive was not injured. PH PD is investigating the accident.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
2008 Year In Review The Officers of Penn Hills No.7 would like to thank all the members for another record year. We answered 549 calls for help. With most departments reporting membership on the decline, No.7 is proud to announce that we welcomed 3 new members to the department this past year. We also added one more vehicle to the fleet, with the purchase of 227 Command. For many Penn Hills residents, 2008 marked the end of a well known establishment when Hippos Pub was destroyed by fire. Two Fire Fighters received state citations from the Western Pennsylvania Fireman's Association for Valor. The Fire Prevention Committee was busy giving multiple tours and speaking with children and adults about Fire Safety & Fire Prevention. We look forward to the many possibilities that 2009 will bring.
Mutual Aid Into Monroeville On Tuesday night, Station 227 was requested to stand by in Monroeville Station 6 (196). Truck 227 stood by at Station No.6 and Rescue 227 was requested to stand by at the Monroeville Municipal Building. Rescue 227 was covering roughly 50 square miles of roadways (Penn Hills, Monroeville, PA Turnpike, I-376, RT-22, RT-30, RT-48 just to name a few).
Command:
C-60 Stand By Companies: St.227, St.304, St.233, St.236, St.20 (Murrysville)
Accident With Entrapment On Tuesday, Rescues from 227, 223, 222 were alerted for a 3 vehicle accident with entrapment in the 230 block of Rodi Rd. R-227 arrived on scene and confirmed one occupant was entrapped. The vehicle was stabilized and crews went to work popping the passenger doors. Crews from all companies helped removed occupant from the vehicle. PH PD are investigating the accident.
Command:
227 Chief (Dolton)
Truck Maintenance Day On Monday, A few members of No.7 attended the annual "Truck Maintenance Day" where every No.7 vehicle received all new fuel & oil filter, air filters, new engine oil, transmission fluid, transfer case oil, and rear end oil. All grease fittings were greased. By our members taking the time to do the work them selves, No.7 saves over $5000 per year in maintenance fees
Assist Police W/Fatal Accident On Sunday morning, R-227 was requested by PH PD to help assist in the investigation and recovery of a fatal motorcycle accident in the 10000 block of Frankstown Rd. R-227 operated on scene for about 2.5 hours
Command:
227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
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