On Monday evening, Stations 223, 222, 227 were alerted for a commercial structure fire at the Sunoco Gas Station on Hulton Rd. 227 Chief arrived on scene with smoke showing. 227EN arrived on scene and crews started investigating. 227TK set up on the “A” / “D” corner. Crews from smoke and fire coming the roof. 222EN stood by the hydrant. Upon further investigating the fire was coming from a garage heater. Crews from 223 & 227 isolated the power to the building, and the fire was extinguished with minimal damage to the building. Penn Hills Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)
Units: 223EN, 223SS, 222EN, 227CV, 227EN, 227TK, PHFM, PHEMS, PHPD.

On Friday morning Rescue 227 was requested to be the Rapid Intervention Team (RIT) at a 4 alarm commercial structure fire involving 6 buildings in Homestead.  Around twenty three (23) fire companies were on scene for the fire.  The building involved were a total loss.  Thankfully no fire fighters were injured while on scene.  The ACFM determined the cause of the fire to be intentional.  ACFM has already made an arrest and the actor is awaiting his court date.

Command:  171 Chief (Barca)
Stations On Scene:  171, 292, 232, 293, 133, 161, 204, 203, 201, 200, 199, 207, 137, 105, 294, 298, 301, 195, 184, 180, 227, 135,

Stand By Companies: 211, 221, 300, 153, 302

On Monday, Rescue 227 was requested for manpower at a working apartment fire in Chalfant.  Crews arrived on scene and assisted with extinguishing the fire and filling SCBA’s.  Forest Hills PD & ACFM are investigating the cause.

Command:  120 Chief
Operations:  153 Assistant
Units: 120EN, 153EN, 153TK, 303TK, 303AK, 122RQ, 302EN, 207EN, 135RQ, 227RQ, 137RQ, 304EN, 196RQ

On Friday, in the early morning hours Station 225 & 227 were alerted for a vehicle accident with rollover.  PHPD arrived on scene and confirmed the rollover with one still trapped in the vehicle.  227RQ arrived on scene and stabilized the vehicle.  The door was opened and crews assisted the patient to EMS.

Command:  225 Chief (McMeekin)
Units:  227RQ, 227EN, 225EN, 225SS, PHEMS, PHPD

On January 6th around 9 a.m. Stations 122, 137, 153, 302, and 303 were alerted for a reported house on fire. Churchill PD and 122 Chief arrived on scene reporting heavy fire coming from the rear of the house. Immediately 122 Chief requested his 2nd alarm to the scene, bringing 135, 196, 207, 225, 227, and 304. Crews from all companies worked together non stop for over 3 hours battling frigid temperatures and a snow storm to bring the fire under control. Allegheny County fire marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 122 Chief (Zatlin)
Units: 122RQ, 122SQ, 135SQ, 137RQ, 153EN, 196RQ, 225TK, 227EN, 227SS, 227UT, 302EN, 303TK, 304EN, CPD, WHEMS, ACFM, Salvation Army

On Thursday, Station 227 was alerted for five (5) calls for service on Christmas day.  Without hesitation, members left their loved ones and responded to all the calls.

• 7926 Thon Dr – Residential Structure Fire (Fatal)
• 12110 Joan Dr – Residential Structure Fire
• 458 Hershey Rd – Kitchen Fire
• Coal Hollow Rd @ Frankstown Rd – Odor of Natural Gas
• 1069 Universal Rd – Accident w/Entrapment

On Wednesday, Station 227 had six (6) calls for service.  Thank you to all the members that took time out of their day to staff the equipment.

• 250 Alcoma Blvd – Commercial Fire Alarm
• 152 Betty Jane Ct – Leg Entrapment
• 137 Key Dr – Residential Fire Alarm
• 12105 Garland – Kitchen Fire
• 147 Quail Dr – Transformer Fire
• Bryant Dr @ Key Dr – Transformer Fire

On Tuesday Stations 227, 226, 223, 222, 196 were alerted for a residential structure fire, the resident reporting a fire in the basement.  227 AST arrived on scene with smoke showing.  227EN arrived on scene and secured a water supply.  Crews made entry into the basement and quickly extinguished the fire.  222EN & 223EN arrived on scene and assisted with salvage, ventilation, and checking for any other hot spots.  The Penn Hills Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command : 227 Assistant (Davis)
Units:  227EN, 227SS, 227CV, 223EN1, 222EN1, 226EN, 226AK, 196RQ, PHFM, PHPD, PHEMS

On Monday, Stations 227, 226, 223, 222, 196 were alerted for a commercial structure fire at the Sunoco Gas Station.  227 Chief arrived on scene with smoke showing.  Truck 227 arrived on scene and took a position in the front of the building.  Crews entered the building to find the fire.  Exterior crews started laddering the build and setting up for aerial operations.  227TK’s crew found the fire and pulled an attack line and extinguished the fire.  226EN stood by the hydrant.  Crews from 223 & 222 assisted with ventilation and overhaul.  196RQ stood by for RIT.  The fire was quickly brought under control with minimal damage to the building.  The Penn Hills Fire Marshal is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units:  227TK, 227CV, 226EN, 223EN1, 223EN2, 222EN1, 196RQ, PHPD, PHFM, PHEMS