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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/

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

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

Fallowfield Twp Barn Collapse/Animal Rescue

On February 15th, 2010, weight of the built up snow caused a roof to collapse on a barn at Zippay Farm in Fallowfield Twp.  A 20×50 foot roof collapsed on a barn trapping some sheep.  Crews responded and used hydraulic rescue tools to help lift the downed roof.   Police and fire units spent about 2 1/2 hours on scene and rescued 10 adult sheep and 7 baby lambs with only one sheep perishing from the collapse.

More information and pictures available at http://www.fallowfieldvfc.com

Hazardous Materials Incident – Molten Liquid Sulfur in O’Hara Twp

On Friday, February 12th, 2010, crews were called to RIDC Park in O’Hara Twp for a Hazardous Materials leak.  Molten Sulfur was leaking from a tanker.  Here is the report from Guyasuta’s website:

In the early morning rush hour Friday, Guyasuta was alerted to Sauereisen Inc. in the RIDC Industrial Park of O’Hara Township for a Hazardous Materials Leak from an offloading tanker of Molten Sulfur.  Crews used the Emergency Response Guide book for safety and first response reference information. Initial crews donned SCBA in addition to their bunker gear for respiratory protection from the Sulfur. A thermal imaging camera was also used by initial crews to determine the amount of molton liquid that was still in the tank. Crews then isolated the scene and spill site for safety and relied upon the assistance of members trained to the Hazardous Materials Technician level as well as alerting Special Operations support from neighboring Pleasant Valley VFD (217).  O’Hara Township EMA Director/Police Superintendent Jim Farringer had Allegheny County Emergency Services notified for the response of specialized HAZMAT Response Teams, which alerted the Allegheny County Blue Team (420) and Allegheny County Red Team (440).  All crews worked effectively together for 4 hours in confining, stopping the leak, and decontaminating equipment.  No injuries or contaminations were reported.

For more pictures and information, visit http://www.guyasutavfd.org/

Unity VFC Responds to Motor Vehicle Accident

Unity VFC has posted an incident report and pictures from an accident on New Texas Road which occurred on Saturday, January 23rd, 2010.  Here is their report:

Stations 233,235 were dispatched around 12 noon for a Motor Vehicle with hazards on New Texas Rd. at Plum Creek Cemetary. 233 Rescue on scene with Plum Ems and PD. 233 Chief w/command. 1 vehicle MVA, pole sheared off with low wires, driver being checked out by Ems. 233 Rescue crew assisted with debris, roadway cleanup & traffic control. Stoodby until vehicle removed by tow. Scene turned over to Duquesne Light. 235 Engine cancelled enroute by command.

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

Lower Burrell #3 Does Some Vehicle Rescue Training

Lower Burrell #3 VFC held a vehicle rescue training session on Saturday, January 22nd, 2010.  For a lot of pictures from their days activities, check out their site at www.lbvfc3.com.

Monroeville Crews Respond to House Fire

Monroeville VFD #5 posted some pictures and an incident report of a fire they responded to on Old Northern Pike Road in Monroeville on Friday, January 22nd, 2010.

Here is the report from their site:

Tonight, just before midnight Communications alerted Companies 1,6,3 and Truck 5 for a reported structure fire in the 3700 Block of Old Northern Pike. MPD arrived to find and confirm a single family dewlling with fire showing and everyone out of the residence. Crews arrived to find a fire in the corner of sides 1 and 2 and quickly went to work extinguishing it. Within 20 mins crew made a knock and had the scene under control, checking the residence for hot spots. Truck 5 crews set up ladders, lights and fans as well as helped out with some interior work. Crews were back in within 2 hours.

For more pictures and information visit their site at http://www.mvfd5.com/

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