248 Duff Road – Shed Fire

At about 1:30pm Monday, Stations 227 and 225 were alerted for a possible tree and brush on fire in the area of the Penn Hills skate park. 227 Lieutenant arrived on scene with 516FM1 and discovered this to be a large shed fully involved behind 248 Duff Road. 222 Engine was added to the call and due to the shed being located approximately 250-300 feet off the road, 226 Attack, 223 Engine, and 233 ATV were requested to assist. Units extinguished the fire and the fire marshal is investigating the cause.

 

Command: 227 Lieutenant 1 (Zamora)

Units: 227SS, 222EN1, 223EN2, 223SS, 225ST, 226AK, 233AV, 516FM1, PHEMS, PHPD20150706_14062820150706_133853[1]

320-blk Beulah Rd – Rollover Possible Entrapment

On Friday morning Stations 225 & 227 were alerted for a vehicle rollover with possible entrapment in the 320-blk of Beulah Rd. Units arrived on scene and found one vehicle on its roof, the driver was able to exit the vehicle under their own power and was evaluated by PHEMS. Units remained on scene for lighting and fluid containment. PHPD is investigating the cause of the accident.

Command: 225 Chief 
Units: 225EN, 227RQ, PHEMS, PHPD

   
 

1967 San Juan St – Structure Fire (Vacant)

On Thursday morning, Stations 221, 222, 225, 227, 137 were alerted for a house on fire at the intersection of San Juan & Doak St.  PHPD arrived on scene and confirmed the house on fire.  221EN arrived on scene and crew started pulling attack lines.  225TK set up on the “delta” side.  137EN established a secondary water supply.  Crews from all company operated hand lines for over an hour.  PHFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command:  221 Deputy (Jasper)
Units:  221EN, 225EN, 225TK, 227TK, 227EN, 222EN, 224EN, 137RQ, 137EN, PHFM, PHPD, PHEMS, EAPHS, Murrysville Medic 1.


  

102 Long Rd – Stove Fire

On Tuesday, Stations 227, 222, 223, 225, 196 were alerted for a stove on fire at 102 Long Rd.  227 Chief arrived on scene with smoke showing and a small fire in the stove.  227EN arrived on scene and quickly extinguished the fire.  The house was ventilated.  A resident was checked out by WHEMS for minor facial burns.  

Command:  227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units:  227CV, 227EN, 516FM, St.222, St.223, St.225, WHEMS, PHEMS

9010 Frankstown Rd – Smoke In The Structure

On Monday afternoon stations 225, 221, 227, 222 were alerted for smoke in the structure of Family Dollar.  221EN arrived on scene with smoke inside the building and crews started investigating.  227TK took a position on the “A” side of the building and crews went to the roof to investigate.  222EN arrived on scene and stood by at the hydrant.  Crews checked the entire building and found an exterior sign that was smoking.  Power was isolated to the sign.  The building was turned back over to management for them to make repairs.

Command:  227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Operations:  221 Chief (Snyder)
Units:  221EN, 221UT, 222EN1, 227TK, 227EN, 227UT, St.225, PHFM, PHEMS

   
 

Lime Hollow/Springdale Road – Wires fire/aching/unk danger

At 12:22pm on Saturday station 223 & 227 were dispatched for wires down in the area. 227 arrived on scene finding a large tree over a hillside which laid rest on power and cable lines. 227 returned 223 back in service as flares and road blocks were handled by 227 units. The utilities companies were notified and placed on scene. All units returned back in service 

Command: 227 Capt (Kutcher)
Units: 227EN1, 223EN, PHPD

   
 

Long Rd Pump Station – Commerical Structure Fire

On Friday Stations 227 & 225 were alerted for a fire alarm at Long Rd Pump Station. 227 Chief arrived on scene with smoke showing from one of the pump houses. The alarm was upgraded bringing 222, 223, 196 to the call. 227TK arrived on scene and forced entry to the front door. Crews pulled an attack line and proceeded 3 stories below grade to the fire. 225EN arrived on scene and crew assisted the interior crews and established a water supply to 227TK. The power was isolated to the building. Crews found an industrial pump motor on fire. The fire was quickly extinguished. Crews from 223 and 227 started ventilation. The ACFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)
Units: 227CV, 227TK, 227EN, 225EN, 225TK, 223EN, 196RQ, St.222, PHEMS, PHPD, ACFM 

      

741 Cedarwood Dr – Kitchen Fire

On Thursday, Stations 223, 226, 227 were alerted for a kitchen on fire at 741 Cedarwood Dr. PHPD arrived on scene with smoke showing. All occupants were out of the house. 223EN & 226EN arrived on scene and crews pulled attack lines and quickly extinguished the fire. 227TK arrived and started ventilation. ACFM is investigating the cause of the fire. Two patients were transport to a local hospital with smoke inhalation.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)
Units: 223EN1, 223EN2, 226EN, 227TK, PHPD, PHEMS, PEMS, ACFM

  

803 MacBeth Dr – Smoke In The Structure

On Tuesday Station 227 & 226 were alerted for a fire alarm activation.  227EN arrived on scene and the homeowner reported smoke in the basement.  The alarm was upgraded adding 222, 223, 196.  226EN arrived on scene and stood by the hydrant.  Upon further investigation, crews found the security system main box was smoking.  Powers was isolated and all units returned.

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

 

480-blk Coal Hollow Rd – (Double Fatal) Accident w/Entrapment

On Monday Evening, Station 222 was alerted to the 480-blk of Coal Hollow Rd for an accident with entrapment. PHPD & PHEMS arrived on scene and reported heavy entrapment of 2 patients. 222RQ requested 227 & 223 be added to the call. 222RQ arrived on scene and started stabilizing the vehicles. 227RQ arrived on scene and crews started removing the roof of the vehicle and drivers side door. 223EN assisted with extraction and patient care. 3 patients were transported to different trauma centers. Despite the best efforts of all responders, two patients succumbed to their injuries. The accident is under investigation by the PHPD.

Command: 222 Chief (Sandford)
Units: 222RQ, 222EN1, 227RQ, 227CV, 227EN, 223EN, PHPD, PHEMS