On Friday shortly before 3:30pm, Stations 221,222,223,227 were alerted for a vehicle over a hillside at the intersection of Grove Rd at Lincoln Rd. 221UT & 227RQ arrived on scene and confirmed a single vehicle hit a structural wall to a garage and a boat that was parked next to the building and went about 150’ over a hillside. The driver and his dog were able to get out of the vehicle under their own power. Crews started setting up advanced rope rescue systems to get rescuers safely over the hillside and make patient contact. A short time later, two (2) rescuers from 227RQ proceeded over the hillside and started patient care.

Crews from 221,222,223,227 worked in the sweltering heat for hours attempting to bring everyone back up the hill. Due to the terrain, large debris field, and unstable soil, crews brought 225TK, 194RQ, PGH EMS R1 & R3 to the scene to assist. Using 225TK as a lifting device, crews were able to overcome most of the obstacles that were in our way.

Due to the heat and a prolonged rescue, numerous EMS agencies assisted on scene. The dog was transported to a local animal hospital for treatment, five (5) rescuers were transported to local hospitals with non life threatening injuries, all firefighters were treated and released later that evening. The operator of the vehicle was transported also with non life threatening injuries. The images below show what rescuers saw.

Command: 221 Chief

Units: 221UT, 222RQ, 223EN, 223MP, 227RQ, 227EN, 227SS, 225TK, 194RQ, PGH EMS R1 & R3, PHPD, PHEMS, PHFM

On Saturday morning shortly before 2:00am Stations 227 & 223 were alerted for a single vehicle accident near the intersection of Frankstown @ Highpoint, with a vehicle into a utility pole. 227RQ arrived on scene. The driver had exited the vehicle prior to units arriving on scene and refused medical treatment. 227RQ crew cleared some debris from the roadway and returned to service.

Command: 227CHF

Units: 227RQ, 223EN1, PHPD, PHEMS

Monday brings 6 runs for 227. Thanks to all the members for their dedication.

• 10918 Frankstown Rd – Burning Odor In Building
• 116 Crescent Hills Rd – Residential Fire Alarm
• 300-blk Marshall Dr – Accident w/Injuries
• 1016 Pearl Rd – CO Alarm No Illness
• 425 Pennview Dr – Assist PHPD
• 800 Allegheny River Blvd – Accident w/Injuries

On Monday, Stations 285, 222, 227, 223 were alerted for a two (2) car accident with entrapment in the 800-blk of Allegheny River Blvd. 285EN arrived on scene to find a two (2) car accident with all occupants out of the vehicle. 227RQ arrived on scene and assisted with fluid containment and traffic control. All other units were cancelled. The roadway was shut down for about 45mins. Two (2) occupants were transported to local trauma centers with non life threatening injuries.

Command: 285 Assistant

Units: 285EN, 285SQ, 227RQ, 227SQ, 222RQ, 223EN, VPD, LVEMS

On Tuesday morning around 6:30am, Stations 227 & 223 were alerted for a vehicle on fire endangering a detached garage in the 200-blk of Payne Dr. The homeowner attempted to hold back the flames with an extinguisher. 227EN arrived on scene and crews started to extinguish the fire. 223EN arrived and assisted with checking for hot spots. The Penn Hills Fire Marshal’s Office is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Chief

Units: 227EN, 223EN, PHFM, PHPD

On Sunday morning, about 2:30am Stations 227, 223, 222 were alerted for a vehicle rollover in the 120-blk of Orchard Dr. PHPD arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle was on its side and the driver fled the area on foot. 227RQ arrived on scene and crews confirmed there were no other occupants in the vehicle. 227RQ remained on scene for lighting. PHPD apprehended the driver of the vehicle a short time later.

Command: 227 Chief

Units: 227RQ, 223EN1, 222RQ, PHEMS, PHPD

On Wednesday, Station 227 took in six (6) calls for service.  Thank you to all the members that assisted.

• Sandy Creek Rd @ ARB – Tractor Trailer vs Bus
• 375 Rodi Rd – Rodi Arms – Smoke In The Building
• 82 Mile Marker I-376 WB – Vehicle Rollover
• 458 Hershey Rd – Residential Fire Alarm
• 200 Stotler Rd – Flooded Roadway
• 350 Burton Dr – Live Wires Down

On Wednesday Stations 227 & 196 were alerted for a single vehicle accident with rollover in the area of the 82 mile marker I-376 WB. 196RQ arrived on scene and reported the accident to be in the Monroeville section of I-376. 227RQ arrived on scene and started diverting traffic to one lane for scene safety. 196RQ crew started debris clean up. Monroeville EMS tended to patient care. All units cleared a short time later.

Command: 196 Chief

Units: 196RQ, 227RQ, MEMS, PSP

On Wednesday morning, Stations 222, 227, 224 were alerted for a tractor trailer vs an occupied bus at the intersection of Sandy Creek Rd & Allegheny River Blvd. 222RQ & 227RQ arrived on scene to find a three (3) vehicle. All occupants were refusing injuries. A minor amount of debris was cleared from the roadway. All units cleared the scene a short time later.

Command: 222 Chief

Units: 222RQ, 227RQ, 224QRS

On Tuesday morning, Stations 225, 227, 222 were alerted for a vehicle into the structure in the 470-blk Flamingo Ave. 225TK arrived on scene and found an SUV into the structure. 227RQ arrived and crews started assessing the damage. The building was evacuated and all utilities were secured. The vehicle was removed and the property owner re-took possession of the building to begin repairs. PHPD is investigating the cause of the accident. PH CODE will be following up with repairs.

Command: 225 Assistant

Operations: 227 Chief

Units: 225TK, 225SS, 227RQ, PHPD, WHEMS, PHFM, PHCODE.