12/12/2004 - Pitcairn Structure Fire

Third Street

On Dec 12, 2004 at approximately 0745 Pitcairn Stations 229, 230, Trafford Station 311 (Westmoreland Station 86), Pitcairn EMS and Pitcairn Police were alerted to a possible structure fire at 549 and 553 Third Street. Police arrived on scene with heavy fire showing between 549 and 553 and made several civilian rescues. A second alarm was called for by Chief 230 upon advisement from ERC of a working fire with possible entrapment bring Monroville Truck 4 (Truck 194 with Rescue 194 and a medic unit for support) to the scene. A third alarm was called for bringing Monroeville Rescue 1(Rescue 192)and Wilmerding Station 306. A fourth alarm was called for bringing Monroeville Station 3 (Station 193) and Turtle Creek Station 283 for manpower. United Volunteer F&R Truck 287 was transferred to Station 229 for stand-by. The fire was brought under contol in just over 2 hours and the last unit left the scene in just over 4 hours. No injuries or casualties were reported and the Allegheny County Fire Marshal is investigating.

Photo and Report Credit to Derrick A. Parady

The first photo was taken from Derrick's front porch about a 1/4 mile from the scene at the time of the initial alarm. The rest are in chronological order.