Firefighting News & Site Updates

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Multiple Vehicle and Entrapment Accident on Route 22 in Murrysville

On March 1st, 2010 crews were alerted to Route 22 at the Cozy Inn for a multiple vehicle accident.  Crews arrived to find multiple injuries and entrapment.  Here is the report from Murrysville Medic One’s site:

Dispatched to Rte 22 at Cozy-Inn Cut-Off for reported multiple vehicle MVC with entrapment. First arriving units were confirming multiple patients and entrapment and vehicles with evidence of heavy damage. Multiple patients were transported to local trauma centers for treatment. Responding agencies: Murrysville Medic One (Medic 611, Medic 614, Support 610, and 610-1), White Valley VFD, White Valley VFD, Murrysville VFD,and Murrysville PD.

For more information and pictures visit Murrysville Medic One’s website

photo by murrysvillemedicone.org

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United VFR Responds to Chalfant for Rapid Intervention Duties

On March 1st, 2010, United VFR was alerted to assist on Chalfant Street in Chalfant with their Rapid Intervention Team.  United responded with 11 volunteers and performed RIT activities and fortunately was not needed for any rescue situations.

For more information and pictures visit United VFR’s website

photo by uvfr.org

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Claysville VFD Assists At Fire in West Finley Twp

Claysville VFD assisted at an unoccupied structure fire on February 24th, 2010.  The structure was located on West Finley Road in West Finley Twp.

For more information and pictures, visit Claysville VFD’s website

photo by cvfd31.com

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Unity VFD Responds to Attic Fire

On February 23rd, 2010, Unity Volunteer Fire Department responded to Hulton Road for an attic fire.  Here is the report from their site:

Stations 233,235,234 and Penn Hills Truck 227 were dispatched to a possible structure fire on Hulton Rd., electrical fire in the attic. Chief 233 on scene with command, 1 story residence nothing showing. Resident reporting smoke and smoldering fire in attic space. Engine 233-2 on scene, crew to interior to investigate. Engine 235-1 on scene to hydrant at Morath Ln, hooked up supply to Engine 233-2. Truck 233 to side A, crew laddered structure. Interior crew reporting smoke and a small fire with wiring and wood joists running along attic space. Used 1.3/4″ preconnect to extinguish. Attack 234 on scene, crew assigned as RIT. Truck 227 on scene, assisted with ventilation, salvage and overhaul. Fire out all units returned.

For more information and pictures visit Unity VFD’s website

photo by unityvfd.org

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Penn Hills Structure Fire

On February 21st, 2010, Penn Hills companies were dispatched for a possible porch fire.  When units arrived on scene they found a little more on fire than the porch.  Here is the report from Station 225’s website:

Companies were alerted for a Porch on Fire. PHPD arrived updating Smoke from the 2nd Division Possibly a Bed Room with everyone out of the Residence. Preconnects pulled from 221 SQ with crews from 221 and 122 into the first and Second Floors. 225 Truck laid 800′ of Supply line to 221 SQ. 225 Capt. took Operations. Crews Found Heavy Fire in the Basement. Fire was undercontroll in just under 45 min. Crews operated for some time with extensive overhaul and Clean up. Fire Marshall is Investigating.

Please visit Station 225’s website for more information and pictures.

photo by phvfd225.org

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Benefit Concert for Jami Craig

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Black Diamond Fire Boots Receive Seal of Acceptance

Black Diamond Fire boots Receive The Seal Of Acceptance From The American Podiatric Medical Association
The First and Only Fire Boot to Receive the Coveted APMA Seal

WOBURN, MA (March 9, 2010) – Black Diamond is pleased to announce it is the first fire boot company to be awarded the coveted Seal of Acceptance from the American Podiatric Medical Association (APMA).  The APMA Seal of Acceptance was created to inform podiatric physicians and consumers about products whose quality, safety, and effectiveness promote good foot health.

In order to qualify for the Seal products must pass a grueling scientific evaluation by a panel of APMA members and rigorous testing at a recognized laboratory.  The results are then evaluated by a committee of doctors of podiatric medicine who decide to grant or deny the use of the Seal.

“We are proud to be the first fire boots to be recognized and awarded the APMA Seal of Acceptance,” said Black Diamond President, Rob Mills. ”The APMA’s efforts to promote better foot health are consistent with our efforts to build boots that will support the brave men and women in the fire service as they provide world-class support and protection to our communities.”

Black Diamond is the leader in performance protective footwear and its boots are tested in the harshest conditions on a daily basis at fire departments around the world in countries such as Brazil, Mexico, Colombia, Kuwait, Saudi Arabia, Dubai, Thailand, China, Taiwan, Canada and the United States of America.  Utilizing proprietary footwear constructions and “best in class” components and materials such as CROSSTECH® and Ortholite®, Black Diamond builds a better boot for workers who demand all-day comfort, support and protection.

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Penn Hills Responds to Accident With Entrapment

On February 16th, 2010, Penn Hills stations 222 and 221 were alerted for an accident with entrapment on Nadine Road.  The crew cut out the windshield of the vehicle to free the operator.

For more information and pictures visit Penn Hills Station 222’s site at http://www.rosedalevfd.org/

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Elizabeth Twp Fire Crews Respond to Horse Barn Collapse

On Tuesday, February 16th, 2010, another area barn collapsed.  This one in Elizabeth Twp at the Fallen Timber Stables on Fallen Timber Road.  The roof over the indoor arena portion of the stables collapsed.  Here is the report from Central VFC’s site:

At 11:22 Township Fire was alerted for a reported Barn Collapse with unknown injuries, RQ7 and EN3 responded along with Assistant 3. RQ7 arrived on scene and found a large horse barn/arena with substantial collapse, the farm owners confirmed no injuries or entrapment. RQ7, EN3 and Assistant 3 assisted with utility control and displacement of 32 horses from the attached stables to a nearby field.

For more pictures and information visit Central’s site at http://www.central147.org

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Carbon VFC Responds to Head On Crash on Lincoln Highway

Carbon VFC responded to a head-on accident on February 15th, 2010 on Lincoln Highway.  Here is the report from their site:

A vehicle driving the wrong way on the Lincoln Highway caused a head-on collision involving two cars around 2030 hours (8:30PM) on Monday, February 15th, 2010. The crash sent one person to the hospital with non-life threatening injuries. The first priority for firefighters after arriving on the accident scene was to ensure that all occupants involved received the medical attention they needed. After assisting Mutual Aid paramedics with packaging and loading of the sole patient onto the ambulance, fire and rescue crews provided traffic control while the Pennsylvania State Police completed their report. Once a tow truck arrived, crews finished cleaning all debris off of the highway and personnel were then returned by Lieutenant Joe Kuhn, who had command of the incident.

For more pictures and information, visit their site at http://www.carbonfire.org

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