Shortly after 6:00am, Stations 227, 223, 222, 226, 225, 196 were alerted for smoke, and a odor of something burning in the structure. 227EN arrived on scene and crews started investigating. Crews from 227 & 223 located hot spots in the ceiling area. 222EN stood by the hydrant. Crews pulled down a large section of the ceiling and found the wood beams smoldering. The fire was quickly brought under control. No injuries were reported. The ACFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Chief (Dolton)
Units: 227EN, 227RQ, 223EN, 223SS, 222EN, 225TK, 226AK, PHPD, ACFM

On Monday afternoon, Station 227, 223, 222 were alerted for a vehicle pinned on top of a tow truck operator in the 270-Blk of Hazel Rd. 227RQ arrived on scene confirming one victim was still trapped behind the rear axle. Crews worked rigorously to safely stabilize the vehicle and the patient. The patient was transport to a local trauma center with non-life threatening injuries.

Command: 227 Chief (Dolton)
Units: 227RQ, 227EN, 227SQ, 227CV, 223EN, 222RQ, PHEMS, PHPD

On Monday evening Stations 222 & 227 were alerted for a single vehicle accident with rollover in the 650-Blk of Lime Hollow Rd.  222RQ & 227RQ arrived on scene and found that the driver of the vehicle was able to get out of the vehicle under their own power.

Command:  227 Chief (Dolton)
Units:  227RQ, 222RQ, PHEMS, PHPD

While members were enjoying their “Thanksgiving In July” dinner the Penn Hills area was hit with fast moving storms dumping 2 inches of water in less than 1 hour.  Jefferson Rd was the only roadway effected.

Command:  227Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Units:  227CV, PHPD

With call volume always on the rise, our members spend less time with their loved ones.  Today, a large number of members and their families were able to get together and say thank you for their time that they give to the Fire Department and the community.  Members deep fried a 30lb turkey and had all the traditional fix-ins.  Thanks to everyone that helped out.

On Wednesday morning Stations 223 & 227 were alerted for a 2 car accident with injuries. 223LT arrived on scene and started patient care. 227RQ arrived and crews assisted PHEMS with patient care and fluid containment. One patient was transport to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Command: 223LT
Units: 227RQ, 223SQ, PHPD, PHEMS

On Tuesday afternoon, A strong storm system moved through the Penn Hills area and brought 5 calls in 5 hrs for Station 227. Thanks to all the members for their time & hard work today.

• 1266 Blackadore Ave – Possible Structure Fire
• 1111 McCully Dr – Transformer Fire With Wires Down
• 11412 Althea Dr – Gas Line Struck By Lightning
• 666 Rodi Rd – Flooded Road Way
• 201 Jefferson Rd – Elevator Rescue

Today was a busy day for Rescue 227 running 3 priority rescue calls in 3hrs.  Snapping a 5 day call drought.

• Riverview @ Verona Rd – Vehicle vs Motorcycle
• Coal Hollow @ Sandy Creek – Vehicle vs Pedestrian
• 558 Center Ave, Ver – Vehicle vs Pedestrian

On Saturday Truck 227 stopped past the Penn Hills High School Football Field to help out with the Relay For Life. We filled the dunk tank and hung out and let people look over Truck 7. Thanks to everyone involved in this event!!!

On Wednesday evening, most of the Penn Hills area was hit by strong moving storms.  Station 227 answered 15 calls for service in a 4 hour period.  Thanks to all the members that assisted with the storms.

• Tree Into House, With Partial Structural Collapse.
• House Struck By Lightning, Odor Of Something Burning.
• 13 Down Wire Calls.