On June 24, @ 17:33, Rescue Companies 223, 222 & 227 were alerted for a physical rescue, male over the hillside from suffering a medical emergency. 223 Chief arrived on scene, one male patient, approx. 100 ft down the hill. Command requesting first rescue with a stokes basket, rope and backboard/collar to the rear yard. 223EN1 & 222RQ arrived on scene, crews assisting the chief and medics with patient removal.  227RQ arrived and assisted with patient packaging. Patient removed, placed in awaiting ambulance, All crews returned in service as they picked up. Great teamwork by all on scene.

Command:  223 Chief (Capone)

Units:  223EN, 222RQ, 227RQ, PHPD, PHEMS

On Thursday Stations 225 & 227 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident with rollover in the area of 4360 Verona Rd.  225 Captain arrived on scene and established command and reported one vehicle rolled over and a pole snapped with wires down.  The driver was able to get out of the vehicle under there own power.  227RQ arrived on scene and assisted 225 with traffic control.  The driver was transport to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Command:  225 Captain (Stedleman)
Units:  225SS, 227RQ, PHPD, PHEMS

With everyone’s help at yesterday’s blood drive, we were able to collect 30 unit of blood!! Thank you to everyone that came out and donated. Fire Fighters from St.221,222,224,225,227 stopped past to donate. Check back soon for future blood drive dates.

Just after midnight on Thursday morning, Stations 225, 227 were alerted for a vehicle accident with rollover in the 2200 Blk of Robinson Blvd. 225EN arrived on scene and found a single vehicle accident with rollover. After a few minutes, the patient was located. EMS evaluated the patient for minor injuries. All units were cancelled.

Command: 225 Captain (Stadelman)
Units: 225EN, 227TK, 227RQ, WBG PD, EAPHS EMS

Today was a busy day for the 227 Fire House. Members answered six (6) calls for service.
-4242 Verona Rd – Rollover With Entrapment
-312 Bon Air Rd – Residential Structure Fire
-1230 South McCully Dr (SV Temple) – Commercial Fire Alarm
-4300 Hochberg Rd – Motor Vehicle vs. Pedestrian
-1230 South McCully Dr (SV Temple) – Commercial Fire Alarm
-8075 Lincoln Rd – Residential Fire Alarm

Members, Thanks For Your Hard Work & Time!!!

On Wednesday afternoon Stations 225, 227, 221, 222 were alerted for a possible residential structure at 312 Bon Air Rd.  227TK arrived on scene with nothing showing.  Crews went in to structure to investigate, crews found heavy smoke on the second floor and a pile of clothes on fire in the bedroom. 225EN laid a supply line to 227TK.  The fire was quickly extinguished.  Crews from 225,221, 227 vented the house and checked for any extension.  All units did a great job!  One patient was transport to a local hospital for evaluation only.

Command:  227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)
Units:  225EN, 227TK, 227EN, 227SS, 222EN, 221EN2, 221UT, PHPD, PHEMS, ACFM
Stand-by Units:  224EN, 122RQ, St.196, St.226, St.223

Shortly before 8am on Wednesday morning, Stations 225, 227, 222 were alerted for a vehicle rollover in the are of 4242 Verona Rd. 225 Assistant reported on scene and confirm rollover with entrapment. 227RQ arrived on scene, followed by 222RQ. Both units were able to safely remove the patient from the vehicle.

Command: 225 Assistant
Units: St.225, 227RQ, 222RQ, PHEMS, PHPD

On Saturday afternoon, Stations 223, 227, 226 were alerted for smoke coming from an abandoned commercial structure in the 6600-blk of Leechburg Rd.  Chief 223 arrived on scene with smoke showing, requesting 195 & 235 tanker to the scene.  Crews from 223 & 227 were able to make a fast knock down of the fire.  ACFM is investigating the fire.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)
Units:  223EN1, 223EN2, 223SS, 227EN, 227CV, 226EN, 195TN, 235TN, PHPD, PHEMS, ACFM

On Tuesday evening, Stations 223,222,226 & 227 were alerted for a possible commercial structure fire behind the PH DPW, Police on scene reporting heavy black smoking showing from the roof. CH-223 arrived on scene, confirmed a working car fire inside an abandon old railroad turnaround building. EN-223-2 arrived on scene, crews pulling an 1.5′ attack line and attacking the car fire. TK-227 & EN-223-1 on scene assisted. All other units were canceled and returned in service. Crews returned in service as they picked up. No injuries were reported.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)
Units: EN-223-2, EN-223-1, TK-227, ST.222, ST. 226, PHPD

On Tuesday evening, Stations 225, 221, 227, 222 were alerted for a residential structure fire, caller reported her kitchen was on fire.  PHPD arrived on scene and reported smoke showing from the house.  222EN arrived on scene and laid a supply line.  Crews from 222 & 227 reported the fire was contained to the stove.  221 & 225 started ventilation.  One juvenile was evaluated for minor smoke inhalation.

Command:  222 Chief (Sanford)
Units:  222EN, 227TK, 227SS, 221EN, 225SS, PHPD, PHEMS