On Monday afternoon Station 225, 227, 222 were alerted for a possible Mercury spill in the parking lot of Ritzland Plaza.  227RQ & 227TK arrived on scene and blocked off a small section of the parking lot till the substance could be identified.  After positively identifying the substance, crews started the long process to remove the materials.  After about 45mins crews had cleaned up the spill.  Allegheny County Health Department was contacted and arrangements were made to pick up the collected mercury.

Command:  227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units:  227RQ, 227TK, 222EN, 225SS, PHEMS

On Sunday evening, Stations 227, 222, 223, 225, 196 were alerted for a residential structure fire with entrapment in the 11000-blk of Azalea Dr.  227CHF arrived on scene with smoke and flames showing from the “B” side of the house.  227CHF and a PHPD ofc were able to drag the wheel chair bound patient out of the house.  While doing that crews encountered heavy hording conditions inside the house.   227TK arrived on scene and crews deployed two (2) attack lines.  Crews from all companies had to endure the extreme hording conditions while extinguishing the fire.  Crews operated on scene for about 2 hours.  One fire fighter was evaluated for a leg injury.  PHFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command:  227 CHIEF (Jeffcoat)
Units:  227CV, 227TK, 227EN, 222EN, 222RQ, 223EN1, 223EN2, 225TK, 196RQ, PHFM, PHPD, PHEMS

Stand-by Companies:  St.224, 221, 226

On Monday morning, 227RQ was dispatched for a single vehicle rollover into a creek.  227RQ arrived on scene and found the driver out of the vehicle but still in the creek.  Crews assisted the uninjured driver up the hill.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units:  227RQ, 227SS, PHPD

On Monday morning Stations 221, 225, 222, 227, 137 were alerted for a residential structure fire.  221EN arrived on scene with smoke showing.  227TK arrived on scene and set up on side “A” of the building.  Crews found a water condition in the basement, the water was coming in contact with electrical current causing smoke.  Power was terminated to the building.

Command:  221 Chief (Snyder)
Units:  221EN1, 227TK1, 222EN1, 225SS, 224EN, 137SQ, PHFM, PHEMS, PHPD

On Monday, Stations 227, 223, 222, 226, 196 were alerted for a deck & grill on fire at 113 Everglade Dr. PHPD arrived on scene and confirmed flames from the rear of the structure. 227TK arrived on scene and began deploying attack line to protect the neighboring structures. 223EN1 picked up the hydrant and established a water supply to 227TK. Crews from 227, 223, and 226 began an interior attack. Crews completed a primary and secondary search, while doing that they in-countered multiple ceiling collapses. No injuries were sustained. Crews from 222 extinguished hot spots in the rear of the structure. Cooling stations were set up for the fire fighters to combat the 90+ degree weather. All units did an excellent job, no injuries were reported. PHFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: 227TK, 227EN, 223EN1, 223EN2, 222EN1, 226EN, 196RQ.

Stand-by Companies: St.221,224,225,285

On Sunday evening, Stations 223 & 227 were requested by PH PD to assist with a physical rescue of a male patient that was stabbed multiple times and ran into the wooded area of Alcoma Blvd. Rescue companies and PHEMS fought through the thick brush and made it to the patient. While crews were packaging up the patient, other crews were cutting path through the woods and thick brush for easier access to the awaiting ambulance. All public safety units involved did a fantastic job. Their non stop work ethic allowed the patient to make it to a local trauma center and is expected to make a full recovery.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)
Units: 223EN1, 223EN2, 223SS, 227RQ, 227CV

On Sunday morning, Rescue companies 227 & 223 were alerted for a vehicle rollover with utility pole down in the 600-blk of Rodi Rd. PHPD & PHEMS arrived on scene and found a vehicle on its side with power lines down on the vehicle. The driver & passenger were able to exit the vehicle prior to units arriving on scene. 227RQ arrived on scene and assisted with lighting and patient care. 223EN arrived and assisted with fluid containment. PHPD are investigating the cause of the accident. The roadway was closed for about 6 hrs while power company made repairs

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: 227RQ, 223EN, 223SS, PHPD, PHEMS

On Monday afternoon, Station 225 & 227 were alerted for a vehicle on fire in the 10700-blk of Frankstown Rd. PHPD arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle on fire. 227EN arrived on scene and crews pulled an attack line and began extinguishing the fire. 225EN arrived on scene and assisted with extinguishing the fire. The roadway was reopened after about 20mins. No injuries were reported.

Command: 225 Chief
Units: 225EN, 225SS, 227EN, 227UT, PHPD

On Thursday morning, Rescue Companies from 227 & 223 were alerted for a single vehicle into a utility pole with rollover in the 300-blk Key Dr. PHPD arrived on scene and notified Duquesne Light of the situation. PHEMS & 227RQ arrived on scene and found one patient out of the vehicle walking around. The patient was transported to a local trauma center with non-life threatening injuries. PHPD is investigating the cause of the accident.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: 227RQ, 223EN2, PHEMS, PHPD

On Thursday, Station 227 had 7 calls for service. Thanks to all the dedicated members for their help.

• 137 Westward Ho Dr. – Tree On Wires
• 11620 Keleket Dr. – Vehicle Fire
• Old Wm Penn @ Wexford Rd – Transformer Fire
• 11660 Keleket Dr. – Commercial Fire Alarm
• 16 Federal Dr. – Commercial Fire Alarm
• 11680 Althea Dr – Residential Fire Alarm
• 11609 Frankstown Rd – Transformer Fire