150-blk Universal Rd – Residential Structure Fire

On Saturday evening, Stations 227, 222, 223, 225, 196 were alerted for smoke coming from a structure in the 150-blk of Universal Rd. 227EN arrived on scene with smoke and fire showing. 227EN pulled attack lines and proceeded into the house. 223EN arrived on scene and established a water supply to 227EN. Crews from 222, 223, 225 assisted with overhaul and checking for extension. One firefighter was transported to a local hospital with a non-life threatening injuries. The Penn Hills Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Assistant (Davis)

Units: 227EN, 227SS, 223EN, 223MP, 222EN, 222RQ, 225TK, 225SS, 196RQ, 516FM, PHEMS, PHPD

Rodi @ Wm Penn Hwy – 10 Car Accident w/Entrapment

On Friday, shortly after 1:15pm Stations 122 and 302 were alerted for a ten (10) car accident at the intersection of Rodi and William Penn Hwy. 122CHF arrived on scene and confirmed the multi-Vehicle accident and discovered one vehicle had entrapment. 227RQ was requested to the scene. The patient was freed from the vehicle a short time later. Crews spent over 4hrs operating on scene. Churchill PD and PSP are investigating the cause of the accident.

Command: 122Chief

Units: 122RQ, 122SQ, 302EN, 302SQ, 227RQ, 227SQ, 304SQ, CPD, WPD, PHPD, PSP, WHEMS, PHEMS, EAPHS.

Penn Arbors Apts – Smoke In The Building

On Monday evening, Stations 225 and 227 were alerted for a commercial fire alarm at Penn Arbors Apartments. 227TK arrived on scene and got an additional report of smoke on the 8th floor. The alarm was upgraded bringing 222, 223, 285, 196 to the call. 227TK crew arrived on the 8th floor and a moderate smoke condition in the hallway. 227TK crew found burnt food that was left unattended. 225TK and 222EN crew assisted with ventilation. 223EN and 285EN stood by at the hydrant. All other units were cancelled. No injuries were reported.

Command: 225 Assistant

Units: 225TK, 227TK, 222EN, 223EN, 285EN, 196RQ, PHEMS, PHPD.

Penn Arbors Apts – Commercial Structure Fire

On Monday afternoon Station 225 & 227 were alerted for a commercial fire alarm at Penn Arbors Apartments. 227TK arrived on scene and was advised by management that there was a bedroom on fire on the 7th floor. 227CHF assumed command and requested the alarm be upgraded bringing Stations 222, 223, 285. 227 crew made in to the 7th floor with smoke showing and found a small fire in the bedroom of an apartment. Crews were able to extinguish the fire with a water can. 227EN arrived on scene and their crew started ventilation. 223EN arrived and crews started checking for smoke extension throughout the building. All other units were cancelled. No injuries were reported. Penn Hills Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)

Units: 227TK, 227EN, 223EN, 222EN, St.225, St.285, PHFM, PHEMS, PHPD.

300-blk Duff Rd – Residential Structure Fire

On Sunday shortly before midnight, Stations 227, 222, 223, 225, 196 were alerted for a garage on fire in the 300-blk of Duff Rd. 227TK arrived on scene to find smoke showing from the garage. Crews located a small fire in the garage. It was quickly extinguished the fire with two (2) water cans. 196 arrived and was staged for RIT. Crews from 222 and 223 checked for extension, none was found. 225 assisted with ventilation. The Penn Hills Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)

Operations: 227 Assistant (Davis)

Units: 227TK, 222EN, 223EN, 225TK, 196RQ, PHFM, PHPD, PHEMS

Webster @ Universal – Vehicle vs. Utility Pole

Shortly before 3:00am on Wednesday, Station 227 & 223 were alerted to the intersection of Webster Dr @ Universal Rd for a vehicle into a utility pole. 227RQ arrived on scene to find a single vehicle accident with a utility pole down and a live power line down. 227 crew checked for injuries, the operator of the vehicle fled the scene on foot prior to PHPD arriving on scene. 223EN arrived on scene and assisted with debris and fluid clean up.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)

Units: 227RQ, 223EN, PHPD

800-blk Beulah Rd – Vehicle Into Utility Pole

On Monday, Stations 227 and 225 were alerted for a vehicle into a utility pole in the 800-blk of Beulah Rd. 227CHF arrived on scene with a single vehicle accident with a utility down. The driver of the vehicle was not injured. Duquesne Light was notified. The roadway was shut down for a few hours while the utility pole was repaired.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)

Units: 227CV, 227RQ, St.225, PHPD, PHEMS

Saturday Brings 6 Runs For 227

On Saturday, Station 227 had 6 calls for service.  Thank you to all the members that assisted on all the calls.

  • 11519 Frankstown Rd – Natural Gas Inside Apartment Building
  • 10986 Frankstown Rd – Commercial Structure Fire
  • Frankstown Rd @ Verona Rd – Accident w/Injuries
  • 828 Cedarwood Dr – Oven Fire
  • 516 Guylyn Dr – Residential Fire Alarm
  • 12245 Frankstown Rd (PHPD) – Prisoner trapped inside jail cell

10986 Frankstown Rd – Structure Fire

On Saturday, Stations 225, 227, 222, 223, 285 were alerted for a vehicle on fire inside an attached garage. PHPD advised smoke and fire showing. 227TK arrived on scene and crew deployed attack lines. 227EN secured a water supply. Crews from 225TK and 285EN went to the roof for ventilation. 222 and 223 assisted with attack lines. Command requested 196EN2 to assist with foam. The fire was brought under control in about 30mins. Penn Hills Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 225 Chief (McMeekin)

Operations: 227 Assistant (Davis)

Units: 225EN, 225TK, 227TK, 227EN, 222EN, 223EN1, 223EN2, 285EN, 196EN2, PHFM, PHPD, PHEMS