In the early Sunday morning hours Stations 224, 222, 285 were alerted for a commercial structure fire with flames from the 2nd floor. 224EN arrived on scene and requested a 2nd alarm bringing 227 & 223 to the call. 285EN1 secured a water supply. Crews from 222 & 224 started fire attack. 227TK & 227RQ arrived on scene. Crews from both units laddered the building and started ventilation. Units had the fire under control within 20mins. No injuries were reported. ACFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 224 Chief (Robins)
Units: 224EN1, 224SV, 222EN1, 222EN2, 222RQ, 285EN1, 285EN2, 227TK, 227RQ, 223EN1, 223MP, PHPD, VPD, PHEMS, ACFM

Shortly after 2:00am on Wednesday morning Rescue Companies from 223, 222, 227 were alerted for an elderly male that fell 30ft over a hillside as a result of a foot pursuit with PHPD.  223SV & 227RQ arrived on scene and crews started assessing the situation.  Ropes & Repelling gear was used from 227RQ and 223SV was used as an anchor point.  A Medic from 222RQ navigated down the hill and started patient care. A 35ft ladder was utilized from 223EN and acted as a ramp for rescue works to safely remove the injured prisoner.  Crew operated on scene for about an hour.  Patient care was transferred to PHEMS, the patient was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Command:  223 Chief (Capone)
Units:  227RQ, 223SV, 223EN1, 222RQ, 222EN, PHPD, PHEMS

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Today, Station 227 had eight (8) minor calls for service today. Thanks to all the members that ran on fire calls today!!!

At 01:48 in the morning, Stations 223, 226 & 227 were alerted for a possible commercial structure fire at 2000 Garden Dr in Penn Hills. ACES 911 receiving multiple reports of smoke and fire showing from an second story window. Chief 223 requesting next due company, bringing Station 222 to the call. EN-223-2 arrived on scene, heavy smoke showing, one crew taking the hydrant, while the other crew advancing 1.5′ line through the front door. TK-227 arrived on scene and laddered the structure.  Interior crew reporting minor kitchen fire, crews extinguished the fire, and ventilation and overhaul were performed. Crews remained on scene for approx. 2 hours. The scene was turned over the the ACFA and all units returned in service as they picked up. No injuries were reported.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)

Units: EN-223-1, EN-223-2, SV-223, TK-227. EN-227, EN-226, EN-222, RQ-222, PHPD, PH EMS, ACFA

On Saturday September 21st from 11am to 2pm.  Our Friends over at Rapp Funeral Home are holding a Firemen Appreciation Day for Penn Hills and Verona Volunteer Fire Departments.  There’ll be food, drinks and music for the whole family.  They also will hold a raffle to benefit the fire departments.  Click on the link below to see the flier! Hope to see you there!

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.