On Thursday, Stations 227 & 195 were alerted for a vehicle fire at the 81.3 Mile Marker of I-376 Westbound. Units arrived on scene to find a vehicle fully involved with part of the hillside on fire. Units Extinguished the fires and reminded on scene for traffic control till PSP removed the vehicle.
Command: 227 Captain (Kutcher)
Units: 227EN, 227SQ, 195EN, 195TN, 196EN, PHEMS, MEMS, PSP
On Tuesday afternoon, Stations 223, 222, 227 were alerted for a vehicle into a structure with unknown injuries. 223EN arrived on scene and found one vehicle into a pole. All other units were cancelled. The roadway was closed down for about 3 hours.
Command: 223 Captain
Units: 223EN1, 222RQ, 227RQ, 233RQ, PHPD, PHEMS
On Tuesday morning, Stations 227 & 225 were alerted for a vehicle on fire at the intersection. 227CHF arrived on scene reporting box truck on fire with engine compartment & passenger compartment involvement. 227EN arrived on scene and crews stretched attack lines. Crews discovered the truck was hauling pallets. There was minor extension to the pallets. No injuries were reported.
Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: 227EN, 227CV, 225EN, PHPD
On Wednesday evening, Stations 225 & 227 were alerted for a commercial fire alarm at the Penn Arbors Apartments. While units were en route, Allegheny County 911 received additional calls for smoke on the 6th floor. Truck 227 arrived on scene and crews proceeded to the 6th floor. Truck 227 was set up for aerial operations. Engine 227 arrived and staged at the hydrant. Engine 225 arrive and staged at the Fire Department connections. Units reported light smoke on the 6th floor. Upon further investigation crews found burnt food. The floor was ventilated and units returned.
Command: 225 Assistant
Units: 225EN, 227TK, 227EN, PHPD, PHEMS
On Monday Morning Stations 122 & 227 were alerted for a vehicle accident with a vehicle into a pole. Units arrived on scene to find the driver had exited the vehicle. The driver was arrested on suspicion of DWI. Duquesne Light had the roadway shut down for hours while they replaced the utility pole.
Command: 122 Chief
Units: 122RQ, 227SQ, 227CV, CPD, PHPD, WHEMS
On Sunday morning, Station 227 & 225 were alerted for a vehicle into a pole with injuries. 227RQ arrived on scene and found the driver was already out of the vehicle. Utilities were notified. PHPD arrested the driver on suspicion of DWI.
Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: 227RQ, St.225, PHEMS, PHPD
Just before 11 a.m. on Thanksgiving day, Stations 222, 223, and 227 were called to the intersection of Universal Rd and Collins Dr for a reported vehicle rollover with a pole sheared in half. 227 Lieutenant 1 arrived on scene to find one vehicle on its roof and a pole sheared at the base and moderate fluids on the ground. All occupants were able to self extricate on their own. 227 Rescue arrived on scene and controlled the hazards and temporarily shut down Universal Road until the vehicle was removed from the road.
Command: 227 Assistant (Davis)
Units: 227RQ, 222RQ, 223EN1, PHPD, PHEMS
On Monday Evening, Stations 227, 222, 223 were alerted for a vehicle into a structure in the 280-BLK of Richland Dr. 227RQ, 227EN, 227CV arrived on scene and found a single vehicle into a retaining wall. There was no damage to the house, all other units were cancelled. 227 personnel stabilized the vehicle and provided patient care till PHEMS arrived on scene.
Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: 227RQ, 227EN, 227CV, 222RQ, 223EN1, PHEMS, PHPD
Shortly after midnight on Tuesday, 227 Rescue was requested on a 2nd alarm structure fire in Edgewood. 227RQ arrived on scene and staged for RIT in the front of the building. 227 Chief was assigned to “Safety Officer” for the fire. Crews were released from RIT and assisted with overhaul. 227 operated on scene for about 2 1/2 hours.
Command: 137 Chief (Halle)
Operations: 137 Assistant (Reynolds)
Safety: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: St.137, St.278, St.207, St.171, St.153, St.227, St.292, St.203, St.293, St.161, EAPHS EMS, ACFM
Tuesday morning, Stations 221, 225, 227 were alerted for a structural collapse. 221EN arrived on scene and found multiple structures that were effected by this condition. PH Code Enforcement condemned the structure. Temporary housing was provide by the REDCROSS.
Command: 221 Chief (Snyder)
Units: 221EN, 227TK, 225EN, PHEMS, PHFM, PHPD