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Motor Vehicle Accident into structure
June 24, 2009 - Plum Stations 233,234 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident -
vehicle into structure. 233 Asst 2 on scene with a 2 vehicle MVA, no injuries,
driver fled scene. 233 Chief on scene w/command. Parked car struck pushed into
house striking gas meter causing leak. Vehicle that was driven went thru yard
crashing into garage of house next door. 233 Engine 2 arrived, crew shut off gas
at meter, opened windows to vent house. Checked vehicles for any other hazards.
234 Chief on scene also to assist. All other units cancelled. Gas company on scene
to repair meter. Remained on scene until vehicles removed by tow.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 234 Attack, 236 Truck, 236 Engine
parked vehicle that was struck
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ hazards
June 23, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on
Center Rd @ Wimbledon Dr. 233 Chief on scene 3 vehicle MVA, no injuries, fluids
and debris on roadway. 233 Rescue arrived, crew cleaned up debris and fluids,
assisted Plum Police with traffic control until vehicles removed by tow. Engine
236 cancelled enroute.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 236 Engine
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injuries
June 22, 2009 - Plum Stations 235 & 233 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident w/injuries
on Webster Rd. 233 Asst & 233 Rescue on scene 1 vehicle MVA, pickup truck
rolled into hillside. 233 Asst with command. 3 injuries, no entrapment or hazards.
Plum Ems Squad 485, 233 Asst and 233 Rescue handled patient care. 235 Engine to
scene for debris cleanup. All patients transported, all units returned.
Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine 1
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injuries
June 20, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident w/injuries
on Saltsburg Rd near Center. 233 Rescue & 233 Chief on scene 1 vehicle MVA,
vehicle into pole, driver out of vehicle with minor injury. Duquesne Light requested
for pole damage. Plum Ems evaluated patient, 233 Rescue stood by until vehicle
removed by tow. 233 Engine & 236 Engine cancelled enroute.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 236 Engine 1
Tree down on house
June 18, 2009 - After the structure fire on Pin Oak Ct. Plum Stations 233 & 234 were dispatched
to a tree down on a house on Greendale Dr. 233 Engine 2 and 233 Chief on scene,
2 story residence with a large tree that fell into and onto the rear half of the
house. 233 Chief with command. No injuries, all residents out. 233 Engine 2 crew
checked utilities, 233 Truck arrived setup aerial to roof. 234 Attack, 234 Chief
on scene to assist. Crews removed debris and as much of tree as possible from
roof and cleaned up ceiling and roof debris from inside. 233 Truck crew patched
holes in roof with tar paper.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 234 Attack
Residential Structure Fire during thunderstorm
June 17, 2009 - Plum Stations 233,234 and 236 were dispatched to residential structure fire,
house hit by lightning on Pin Oak Ct. 234 Chief and 233 Chief on scene, 2 story
residence heavy fire and smoke thru 2nd floor roof. 233 Chief with command. 233
Engine 2 arrived layed 400' 5" supply line from hydrant. 233 Truck on scene to
side A setup aerial platform. Defensive attack only per command. 233 Engine 2
flowed deck gun to protect exposure side "D" until handlines and Aerial in place.
2 - 2.1/2" preconnects, one to each corner of structure for suppresion and exposure
control. 233 Truck Aerial Master Stream put in operation flowing approx. 21,000
gallons at 1400gpm to extinguish bulk of fire. 234 Attack crew assisted with 2.1/2"
handline, 236 Engine and Truck crews assisted with extinguishment side "C". No
salvage or overhaul due to weakened structure conditions. ACFM on scene for investigation.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: 233 Asst (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 233 Qrs, 234 Attack, 234 Engine,
234 Squad, 236 Truck, 236 Engine.
Motor Vehicle Accident w/rollover
June 17, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident w/entrapment
on Hulton Rd near Center Ave. 233 Rescue on scene 1 vehicle MVA, vehicle on it's
side no entrapment, driver out of vehicle. 233 Capt w/command. 233 Rescue checked
vehicle and debris cleanup. Engine 235 on scene also handled traffic control.
Command: 233 Capt (Kaiser)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine
Gas odor in structure - Truck to Penn Hills
June 8, 2009 - Around midnight Plum Truck 233 was requested mutual aid for a Gas odor in
a structure on Colonial Village Dr. in Penn Hills (226 district). 226 Asst on
scene w/command, 1 story split entry, resident reporting an odor of natural gas
inside. 233 Truck, 226 Engine arrived, crews checked interior and shut off meter.
No obvious odor or leak. 227 Truck on scene also. Gas co. called to investigate.
233 Truck released from scene and returned. 226 to remain on scene for gas company.
Command: 226 Asst (Sanderson)
Units: 233 Truck, 226 Engine, 227 Truck
Motor Vehicle Accident w/entrapment on Turnpike
June 1, 2009 - Plum Station 233 and Monroeville Sta. 194 were dispatched to a MVA u/k injuries
on the Penna. Turnpike 48 Westbound on the Allegheny River Bridge. While enroute
Turnpike reporting entrapment. Ch233 requested Harmar Sta. 166 to stage at the
interchange until verified if all lanes were blocked. One lane of traffic opened
by Turnpike PSP for emergency vehicles to get to scene. 233 Rescue, 233 Engine,
194 Rescue, Plum Ems all arrived to find 2 passenger vehicles with heavy damage,
2 persons entrapped in one vehicle not injured, 2 minor injuries walking from
other vehicle. Fuel Truck involved with minor front end damage. 233 Chief with
command held 233 Rescue, 233 Engine to handle extrication, all other units released.
233 Rescue crew removed drivers door with Hurst Maverick and MOCII cutters to
free occupants. Crews also assisted turnpike personnel with roadway cleanup. Patients
treated by Plum Ems.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, Monroeville 194 Rescue, Harmar 166 Rescue, Plum
Ems
Residential Structure Fire
May 27, 2009 - Plum Stations 233,235 and 234 were dispatched to a reported residential structure,
house hit by lighting on Kellywood Ct. 233 Asst 2 and 235 Asst on scene, 233 Asst
2 with command. 2 story residence with heavy smoke and fire from 2nd floor. 233
Engine 2 arrived, layed 1200' 5" supply line, deck gun side A-B and pulled preconnects.
233 Truck setup to side B and assisted with extinguishment. 234 Chief with Operations.
Defensive attack only per command. 235 Engine pulled preconnects as well for exposures. Fire
brought under control, 233 Truck took roof apart as well as extensive overhaul
by 233,234 and 235 crews. ACFM called to scene for investigation.
Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 233 Squad, 233 Qrs, 235 Engine 1, 235 Engine
3, 234 Attack, 234 Engine
Standby Co's: Monroeville E195 into Sta. 233, New Kensington E56-2 for Sta. 235,
Plum Engine 236 for Sta. 234
Bird Rescue
May 24, 2009 - Yes that is Truck 233 rescuing a bird out of a tree at the corner of Crestview
and Vale Dr.. This bird didn't belong in this tree, it was a residents' pet (cockatiel)
bird that got away. Truck 233 crew snatched it out of the tree safely into the
bucket and down to the ground. Good job guys!
Smoke/Odor in residence
May 15, 2009 - during the incident on Oak St. - Plum Stations 233,234,236 were dispatched
to Trestle Rd for smoke in a structure.
233 Chief enroute, run card filled with Monroeville Station 195 and Penn Hills
Engine 223. 233 Chief, Engine 195 on scene, 1 story residence nothing showing.
Engine 195 crew checked interior found a water bottle on the heating element of
dishwasher causing odor. Truck 236 on scene also, all others cancelled. Thanks
to our mutual aid companies for the assistance in 233 district.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 195 Engine, 195 Truck, 236 Truck, 223 Engine, 233 Qrs
Residential Structure Fire
May 15, 2009 - Plum Stations 234,233,236, WC Station 333 were dispatched to a residential
structure fire on Oak St. 233 Truck arrived, 2 story residential light smoke from
garage. 233 Asst w/command. 236 Engine layed supply line to 233 Truck. 233 Truck
crew found small fire in insulation, wiring and joists & extinguished w/ preconnect.
236, 333 Engine crews assisted checking for extension on floor above fire. ACFM
called to scene for investigation.
Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 236 Engine, 333 Engine, 233 Squad
Motor Vehicle Accident
May. 15, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 and 236 were dispatched to a MVA u/k injuries on Saltsburg
Rd. near Boyce Park Dr. 233 Chief on scene 2 vehicle MVA, 1 patient with ankle
injury. 233 Rescue on scene to handle debris & fluids. FP 395 on scene for
traffic control.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 395 Fire Police
Commercial Structure Fire
May 5, 2009 - Plum Stations 236,233,234, WC Stations 332,333 were dispatched to a Commercial
Structure Fire at the Shop n Save on Route 286. 236 Chief on scene w/command.
234 Chief reported fire above drop ceiling behind bakery. Engine 236 layed supply
line to rear, side C.
236 Truck to setup side C, 233 Truck setup front side A. Truck crews to roof
checked for extension and setup for defensive ops if needed. 233 Rescue to side
C for lighting. Operations reported small fire extinguished with smoke condition.
ACFA called to scene for investigation.
Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 236 Engine, 236 Truck. 234 Attack, 234 Engine,
333 Engine, 332 Truck, 332 Rescue
Chimney Fire
April 12, 2009 - Plum Stations 236,233,234 were dispatched to a Chimney Fire on Pine Valley
Dr. on Easter Sunday. 234 Chief on scene with a working chimney fire. 236 Chief
on scene with command. Engine 236 layed approx. 500' of 5" supply line. Crew to
handle interior basement ops removing source. Truck 236 setup aerial to roof with
ground ladders as well. Truck 233 crew to roof for exterior operations, used chimney
sweeps combining with efforts from interior crews of Engine 236 and Atk 234 to
extinguish. 233 Rescue and 233 Engine 2 on scene assisted also.
Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine, 236 Truck, 234 Attack,
234 Engine.
Mutual Aid to Penn Hills - Brush Fire
April 9, 2009 - Unity VFD Station 233 was requested for mutual aid by Penn Hills #6 (Universal)
for a large brush fire of off Reiter Rd. down the old mineshaft road. 233 Engine
2 and 233 Squad responded providing manpower and equipment assisting Penn Hills
units.
Command: PH 226 Asst (Sanderson)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Squad, Penn Hills Stations 226, 223 and 227.
Unity VFD Lieutenant finishes 3rd in firefighter challenge
On Sunday March 15th Unity VFD Station 233 Lieutenant Dan White finished 3rd
out of 41 contestants in the Rock Bottom Firefighter challenge at the Homesetead
Waterfront. Congratulations Dan!
Motor Vehicle Accident w/entrapment
Mar. 7, 2009 - Plum Station 233 and Oakmont Engine 216 were dispatched to an MVA w/entrapment
in front of 1233 Hulton Rd. (Oakmont Country Club). 233 Asst 2 on scene 1 vehicle
into pole, female driver entrapped, heavy front end damage. Oakmont Engine 216,
Rescue 233 on scene. Rescue 233 crew used Hurst Maverick tool to remove drivers
door, lighted scene and assisted with patient packaging and removal.
Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Qrs, 216 Engine 1, 216 Engine 2
Residential Structure Fire
Mar. 3, 2009 - Plum Stations 233,234,236 and Monroeville Truck 195 were dispatched to a Structure
Fire on Thomas St. 233 Asst 2 on scene with a fire on balcony "side D". 233 Engine
2 on scene pulled 200 ft. 1.3/4" preconnect to extinguish, Truck 195 crew laddered
side D, assisted with ventilation & overhaul. 236 Engine crew assisted with
salvage, engine stood by at hydrant. Damage limited to porch & door area,
some smoke damage inside. ACFM called to scene to investigate cause and origin.
Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 233 Squad, 195 Truck, 236 Engine 1, 236 Engine
2, 234 Attack
Structure Fire
Feb. 27, 2009 - Plum Stations 235,233 and Westmoreland 341 were dispatched to a Structure
Fire on Logans Ferry Rd @ Edwards Rd. 235 Captain on scene with a fully involved
garage fire. Plum Station 234 added to the alarm along with several mutual aid
companies due to no close water supply. 233 Rescue crew assisted with defensive
handline operations and overhaul. Crews on scene for several hours.
Command: 235 Capt (Schrecengost)
Units: 235 Engine 3, 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 233 Qrs,
234 Squad, Monroeville Tanker 195, Oakmont Engine 216, Westmoreland County Engine
341, Truck 340, Tanker 333, Tanker 335
Plum Boro house destroyed by Fire
Feb. 20, 2009 - On Friday morning Plum Stations 235,233 and 234 were dispatched to a Structure
Fire on Albee Dr. Westmoreland County units from Lower Burrell and New Ken on
scene with a fully involved house fire. Engine 235-3 on scene Lt. 235 w/command.
233 Truck crew assisted with hoselines and overhaul. Defensive Ops only by all
units.
Command: 235 Lieut. (Spewock)
Units: 235 Engine 3, 233 Truck, 234 Attack, 233 Squad, 235 Squad, 234 Squad,
233 Qrs, Westmoreland County - Kinloch Engine., New Ken. Engine.
(photo courtesy Valley News Dispatch)
Natural Gas Leak w/ evacuation
Feb. 11, 2009 - On Wednesday evening high winds caused a rash of calls in Plum Borough. Of
the storm calls the one that took up most of our time was a Natural Gas Leak in
the area of Presque Isle shopping center. The leak was actually near a wooded
area close to Timothy Dr & Marin Ct. Plum Station's 236,233 and 234 were dispatched.
236 Asst, 236 Engine, 233 Engine 2 & 233 Chief arrived in the area to find
a strong odor of gas in the air. 233 Truck, 234 Attack cleared from another call
to arrive also. A high pressure main gas line was ruptured apparently from a tree
that fell on it breaking a valve. 233 Truck, 234 Attack to Marin Ct. started evacuation
closest to the leak. 233 Chief, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine crews started evacuating
Presque Isle plaza.
236 Asst 1 on scene with command. Evacuation of residents to O'block school via
Pat buses, wheelchair vans & personal vehicles. Gas Co. on scene started evaluation.
EMS Staging area setup at Holiday Park shopping center. All units stoodby until
line shut down and deemed safe by Gas. Co. All fire units assisted residents back
to their homes/apts.
Command: 236 Asst (Reynolds)
Fire Operations: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Ems Operations: 485 Director (Izadore)
Evac Officer: 233 Chief (Currie)
Safety/Accountability: 236 Asst (Lexell)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Engine 2, 233 Qrs, 236 Engine 1, 236 Engine 2, 236 Squad,
234 Attack, 234 Engine, 234 Squad, 333 Engine, Plum Ems, Murrysville EMS, Monroeville
EMS, Salvation Army, Port Authority
Truck accident w/ entrapment
Feb. 3, 2009 - Plum Station's 236 and 233 were dispatched a Motor Vehicle accident, Truck
on its side with injuries and entrapment on New Texas Rd. near Boyce basketball
courts. 233 Rescue arrived to find a box truck on its' side, driver entrapped
with pole and wires down. 234 Attack, 236 Engine on scene also, 236 Chief w/command.
233 Rescue used for numerous Hurst tools, tiger saws, etc. with manpower from
236 and 234 to extricate driver from vehicle. 233 Engine blocked roadway at New
Texas @ Rt. 380. Sardis Engine 333 setup LZ at basketball courts area for Stat
Medivac. Patient transported to LZ by Plum Ems.
Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 233 Rescue, 236 Engine, 234 Attack, 233 Engine 1, 236 Squad, Fire Police
395
Residential Structure Fire
Jan. 25th, 2009 - Plum Station's 236,233,234 and Sardis 333 were dispatched to a residential
structure fire on Big Horn Rd. 236 Chief on scene with split entry residence fully
involved fire in basement. Everyone reported out of house. 233 Truck and 236 Engine
arrived and started truck and engine co. ops lines advanced into basement and
2nd floor. 234 Attack, 333 Engine on scene assisted with engine ops taking one
of the handlines. 233 Rescue on scene with R.I.T. duties. Fire extended into 2nd
floor living room and started into attic with partial floor collapse. Instability
of structure forced defensive ops put in place with 233 Truck Aerial platform
flowing pipe into attic. Fire brought under control, extensive overhaul operations
by all crews rotating. ACFM on scene for investigation.
Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Safety: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 236 Engine 1, 236 Engine 2, 236 Squad, 234 Attack,
234 Engine, 333 Engine, 233 Squad, Salvation Army, ACFM, FP395, Plum Ems, Murrysville
Medic One, Monroeville Ems.
Motor Vehicle accident w/ entrapment
Jan. 25th, 2009 - Plum Station's 233 and 236 were dispatched a Motor Vehicle accident with injuries on
Saltsburg Rd. at Crestview Dr. 233 Chief arrived to find 1 vehicle into a pole
with passenger entrapped and driver out of vehicle walking w/injury. 233 Chief
with command, 233 Rescue arrived, stabilized vehicle and assisted Ems with patient
removal thru drivers side rear door. 233 Engine 1 on scene assisted, FP395 on
scene for traffic control. All other units cancelled, 233 Rescue remained on scene
until vehicle removed by tow.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, Fire Police 395
Motor Vehicle accident w/ entrapment
Jan. 14th, 2009 - Plum Station's 233 and 236 were dispatched a Motor Vehicle accident with injuries
and entrapment on Old Frankstown Rd. near Pierson Run Rd. 233 Chief arrived to
find a two vehicle accident, 1 vehicle into a pole with driver injured and entrapped.
2nd patient from other vehicle walking with head injury. 233 Chief with command,
233 Rescue arrived, used Hurst Maverick tool and Hurst Cutters to remove drivers
door. 236 Engine on scene also assisted with patient care. FP 395 handled traffic
control. Patient extricated then transported by Plum Ems. 2nd unit from Plum Ems
arrived and treated other patient. All units returned after cleanup.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, Fire Police 395
1,243 Total Calls for 2008
Jan. 1, 2009 - Unity VFD responded to 1,243 calls in 2008, increasing for the
fifth year in a row. Of those calls we had 834 Qrs calls, 409 Fire calls including
115 auto accidents. Thanks to all our members for another great year of work!
Mutual Aid response into Monroeville
Dec. 30, 2008 - Truck 233, Engine 233 and Engine 236 were dispatched for mutual aid response
to Forbes Regional Hospital Professional Office Bldg. #2 for an automatic fire
alarm. Chief 236 on scene nothing showing, Engine 236 to the pipes, Truck 233
to side A, Engine 233-2 to side A. Alarm reading 3rd floor water flow. Truck 233
and Engine 236 crews investigated, forced entry into utility room, no smoke or
fire. Security and Maintenance called to correct problem with alarm.
After this incident, Truck 233 was assigned to Monroeville Station #5 for standby
due to commercial structure fire on Route 22. Truck 233 crew covered for approx.
3 hours.
Unity Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
HP Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine 1
Motor Vehicle accident w/ injuries - Pa Turnpike
Dec. 23, 2008 - Plum Station 233 and Monroeville Station 4 were dispatched a Motor Vehicle
accident with injuries on the PA Turnpike Milepost 55 Westbound. 233 Rescue and
233 Chief arrived, 1 vehicle into tree 2 severe injuries, patients extricated
by Plum and Monroeville EMS. 233 Rescue and 194 Rescue crews lighted scene, checked
for any other patients. 233 Engine 1 setup LZ for Life Flight at Unity U.P. Church
for Plum Ems' patient.
Command:(Plum units) 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 194 Rescue, Plum and Monroeville EMS.
Smoke in a Commercial Structure
Dec. 23, 2008 - Plum Station's 236,234,233, Westmoreland 333 and 332 were dispatched to possible
Commercial Structure Fire at Manor House kitchens on Route 286 with smoke coming
from roof. 236 Engine on scene split lay from end of parking lot, reporting light
smoke and odor in structure. 233 Truck to side A, setup platform to roof, crew
investigated, shut off roof HVAC units. Interior investigation found no further
smoke or fire. confined to roof units.
Command: 236 Lieut. (Weyant)
Units: 233 Truck, 236 Engine, 234 Attack, 333 Engine, 332 Engine
Motor Vehicle accident w/ injuries
Nov. 30th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 and 236 were dispatched a Motor Vehicle accident with injuries
on Saltsburg Rd. 234 Chief on scene, 1 vehicle into a tree, 1 patient laying on
ground. 233 Asst 2 arrived with QRS and started patient care. 233 Rescue arrived,
assisted with patient care, lighting and spill pickup. 236 Engine on scene also
assisted. Patient transported by Plum Ems.
Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 233 QRS, 236 Engine
Motor Vehicle accident w/ injuries
Nov. 25th, 2008 - Plum Station's 235 and 233 were dispatched a Motor Vehicle accident with injuries
on Route 909 at Logans Ferry Rd. Engine 235-3 on scene with a 2 vehicle accident,
4 injuries, no entrapment but 2 patients still in vehicle. Rescue 233 arrived,
provided lighting and assisted with patient care. Plum Ems, New Ken Ems, Arnold
Ems and Lower Burrell #3 Ambulances all arrived to transport patients. Engine
233-1 staged with traffic control. Engine 235-3 remained until vehicles removed
by tow, all units returned.
Command: 235 Chief (Brenner)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 233 QRS, 235 Engine 3, 235 Squad
Chimney Fire
Nov. 18th 2008 - Plum Station's 234,233,236 and Sardis (WC333) were dispatched to a chimney
fire on Maple St. in Renton. 234 Chief on scene with command, 2 story residence
with a working chimney, heavy black smoke. 234 Attack on scene took plug in front
of residence, interior crews to work on removing source (wood burner). 233 Truck
arrived, started Aerial operations to roof/chimney. Dry Chem unsuccessful from
inside, 233 Truck used chimney brushes and poles to scrape burning embers and
soot while interior crews removed and overhauled the debris. 236 Engine, 333 Engine
on scene also assisted with operations. Fire out, no extension, all units returned.
Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Truck operations (roof): 233 Chief
Units: 234 Attack, 233 Truck, 236 Engine, 333 Engine, 234 Squad
Staging: 233 Rescue, 233 Squad
Motorcycle Accident w/ fatality
Nov. 2nd, 2008 - Station 233 was requested to assist Plum Police with lighting and traffic
control at the scene of a fatal motorcycle accident on Hulton Rd @ Kirk Dr. 233
Rescue and 233 Squad assisted Police until County Coroner and Police completed
investigation.
Command: 233 Lieut. (White)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Squad
Bedroom Fire
Nov. 1st, 2008 - Plum Station's 233,234,236 and Monroeville Truck 195 were dispatched to a
structure fire (fire in bedrrom) on Deborah Jane Dr. in Plum Borough. Plum Ems
and 234 Squad on scene reporting fire out, mattress outside on porch smoldering
with smoke condition inside. 233 Engine 2 arrived, 233 Chief assuming command.
Further investigation found fire out, light smoke on first floor, no extension in
bedroom. Used water can for smoldering remains on porch. Command held Engine 233-2,
cancelled all others.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 234 Squad
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ fatality
Nov. 1st, 2008 - Station 233 was dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident with entrapment on
Universal Rd at Franklin Dr. Accident was on Penn Hills/Plum border, Penn Hills Engine
223 already on scene, accident was in Plum, requested Station 233. Rescue 233
arrived, 1 DOA in vehicle, R233 remained on scene providing lighting and requested
Plum Fire Police 395 to scene per Plum PD request. Victim removed once A.C. Coroner
arrived.
Command: 233 Capt (Helfer)
Units: 233 Rescue, 395 Fire Police, PH Engine 223
Vehicle Fire
Oct. 19th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233, 235, 234 and PH Truck 227 were dispatched to a Vehicle Fire
endangering a structure on Ridgeview Dr. in Kellywood plan. 233 Asst 1 on scene
car outside of garage fire under control by homeowner. 233 Engine 2 continued
to scene, all others disregarded. 233 Engine 2 crew used water can to hit hot
spots.
Command: 233 Asst 1 (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Engine 2
Fire Prevention week 2008
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Truck 233 at Center Elementary
New Qrs233-Chief's vehicle
On October 2nd,2008 Unity Vfd placed into service QRS233, our new 2008 Ford Expedition XLT 4WD to
be used as our primary Qrs and Chief's vehicle. The custom work was done by First
Out Specialty Equipment in Moon Twp.
Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries
Sept. 16, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 and 235 were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle Accident with
injuries on Milltown Rd. near Kerr Rd. 233 Chief on scene with command, 2 vehicle
accident, 1 patient on roadway no entrapment. Accident was on Milltown Rd. near
Barnes.
Plum Ems on scene treated patient, 233 Rescue arrived, lighted scene and assisted
with patient care. 235 Engine on scene checked vehicles for hazards and debris
cleanup. Patient transported by ems.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine
High Winds bring burst of calls to Plum
Sept. 14, 2008 - A high wind warning for Allegheny County kept Plum Fire Companies busy Sunday
evening, unfortunately during the Steeler game. Unity Station 233 responded to
11 calls in a 2 1/2 hour period
with some continuing late into early morning. Calls varied from smoke in structures,
to trees and power lines down and a motor vehicle accident.
Unity District Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 233 Rescue, 233 Truck, 233 Squad
Motor Vehicle Accident on PA Turnpike
Sept. 14, 2008 - Plum Station 233 and Monroeville Station 194 were dispatched to a Motor Vehicle
Accident on the PA Turnpike 50.4EB
with possible entrapment. 233 Squad arrived to find a pickup truck that went
up approx. 50 feet hillside that then over top of hill into woods & weeds.
3 occupants self extricated, 2 injuries, no entrapment. 233 Rescue arrived, 233
Chief assumed command. Monroeville Ems, Rescue 194, 233 Engine 1 all on scene
assisted with stokes basket, patient removal. Patients transported by ems, Turnpike
to handle vehicle removal.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 194 Rescue, 194 Ems, Plum Ems
Vehicle fire
August 20, 2008 - Plum Station's 235 & 233 were dispatched to 130 Coxcomb Hill Rd (Rt.909)
for a vehicle fire. 235 Engine arrived to find a Mini-Van fully involved. 233
Engine 1 arrived, crew assisted 235 Engine with extinguishment.
Command: 235 Asst
Units: 233 Engine 1, 235 Engine
Motor vehicle accident - pole and wires down
August 10, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 234 were dispatched to 900 block of Unity Center
Rd for a MVA w/Hazards. 233 Chief, 233 Rescue arrived to a one vehicle MVA, pole
sheared off, wires down in front yard. No patient found. All other units cancelled.
233 Rescue crew checked scene for hazards, none found. Vehicle removed by tow,
Duquesne Light arrived to repair/replace pole and wires.
Command: 233 Chief(Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 234 Attack
Motor vehicle accident w/injuries
July 30th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to 7800 block of Saltsburg Rd.
for a MVA w/injuries. 233 Asst 2 on scene w/command, 1 vehicle into pole, 1 injury,
wires at top of pole arching.
233 Rescue on scene, closed roadway at the Legion, crew assisted with patient
care. All other units disregarded. Patient transported by Plum Ems, 233 Rescue
remained on scene with traffic detail until Duquesne Light shut power off and
vehicle removed by tow.
Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue
Busy Sunday from storm
July 20th, 2008 - Unity Station 233 had a busy Sunday afternoon and evening mostly due to thunderstorms
that rolled thru the area. We responded to 8 calls including wires down, transformer
fire, tree down on a house, gas odor in a structure, smoke investigation and a
MVA.
Motor vehicle accident, car thru fence over hillside
July 18th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 234 were dispatched to Rosewood Dr. @ Elicker Rd.
for a MVA - car through fence over hillside unknown injuries. 233 Chief on scene
with a 1 vehicle accident, car was through a wooden fence, down a hillside into
backyard of residence near in ground swimming pool. Police assisting driver out
of vehicle not injured. 233 Chief held 233 Rescue to handle, all others cancelled.
233 Rescue arrived, lighted scene and cut section of fence and trees for vehicle
to be removed by tow.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue
Electrical Fire in a residence
July 9th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233,234,236 and Monroeville Truck 195 were dispatched to smoke
in a structure on Universal Rd. in Plum Borough. 233 Engine 2 arrived with a 1
story residential nothing showing. 233 Asst w/command. Further investigation found
light smoke in the basement. 233 Truck arrived, crew assisted with ventilation
and origin. Crews found wire burning and smoking in basement. Power shut off to
home, smoke condition worsened for a brief time, fire put out with dry chem extinguisher.
234 Attack, 234 Engine on scene also assisted. 236 Engine and 195 Truck returned.
Still reading power to home after meter was pulled. Homeowner stated there was
popping and arching on pole near home prior to calling the fire dept. Appeared
to be some type of grounding problem. Fire crews stood by until Duquesne Light
arrived. All fire units returned.
Command: 233 Asst 2 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 234 Attack, 234 Engine
Motorcycle accident - Pa Turnpike
July 9th, 2008 - Plum Station 233 was dispatched to the Pa. Turnpike Milepost 54EB for a MVA
involving a motorcycle. 233 Rescue and 233 Asst arrived to find a Motorcycle on
roadway and driver with leg injuries. 233 Asst w/command cancelled all other units.
233 Rescue crew assisted with patient care assisting Plum Ems. Patient transported
to Trauma center.
Command: 233 Asst 2 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Asst, PSP, Plum Ems
Physical Rescue at Boyce Park
July 6th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to a
physical rescue at Boyce Park. 233 Asst on scene with Monroeville and Allegheny
County PD. Female with ankle injury about 75 yds into the woods from a service
road. 233 Rescue, 233 Squad on scene. 233 Chief arrived with command. Patient
removed along bike trail with Stokes basket, Plum Ems transported patient. Penn
Hills Special Ops off road unit 226 was called but not needed.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Squad, 226 SOV
Natural Gas line struck with leak
July 2nd, 2008 - Plum Station's 235 & 233 were dispatched to a
Natural Gas line struck by a contractor with leak on Frontenac Rd.
233 Engine 2 on scene with a main line leaking in front yard that was struck
by digging equipment. 233 Chief with command. Gas. Co. representative on scene
shut off gas to the home but main line still leaking. 233 Engine 2 crew assisted
by Plum Police evacuated 6 homes on each side of street as a precaution until
main line shut off by Gas co. 233 Engine 1 on scene also blocked roadway Frontenac
@ Dinwiddie. 234 put on standby in their station per 233 Chief. Gas shut off and
residents let back into their homes. Gas co. to make repairs.
Command terminated, all 233 units returned.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Engine 1, 234 Station (standby)
Natural Gas Leak
June 28th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 235 were dispatched to a
Natural Gas Leak outside on Woodlawn Ave. 233 Asst on scene investigating. 233
Engine 2 on scene also, stage at intersection.
235 Engine, 233 Rescue staged on Hulton Rd. 233 Asst found an Equitable well
with a small leak. No other hazards, Gas co. notified.
All units returned.
Command: 233 Asst 2 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Rescue, 235 Engine
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ fire
May 31st, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with fire on
Center Rd. at Trestle Rd. Engine 233-1 and Asst 233 on scene with a car into a
pole,vehicle fully involved with fire, no one inside vehicle, 1 minor injury attended
to by Plum Ems. Engine 233-1 pulled 1. 3/4" preconnect and extinguished fire.
Pole was cracked but no wires down. Engine 236-1 on scene also assisted as backup.
Command: 233 Asst 1 (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 236 Engine 1
Mock car crash at Plum High School
May 15, 2008 - Plum High School group S.A.D.D. sponsored a Mock car crash at the high school
parking lot to teach students the dangers of drinking and driving. A real life
accident scene was created with victims and emergency units responding from Unity
VFD, Plum Police and Plum Ems. Pictured below is Unity Rescue 233 crews performing
extrication.
Command: 233 Asst (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 236 Engine 2, Plum Ems, Plum PD
Residential Structure Fire
April 24th, 2008 - Plum Station's 234,233 & 235 were dispatched to a reported structure fire
with injuries on Mcallister Dr. 234 Chief and 233 Chief arrived to find a 1 story
ranch style home with light smoke showing from front door. 1 victim laying in
front yard, Plum Ems on scene attended to patient. Investigation by Chief's found
a kitchen fire being extinguished by neighbor. 234 Attack and 233 Truck arrived,
fire was out, smoke condition only, 233 Truck crew performed ventilation and checked
for extension opening up walls. Fire contained to stove and cabinets above, no
further extension found. Allegheny County Fire Marshall's office called for investigation.
Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 234 Engine
Large Brush Fire
April 18th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to a brush fire behind Pennant
Dr. 233 Asst 2 on scene with a large brush fire (approx. 75 x 75 yds.) well involved
next to a gas well. 233 Engine 1 arrived pulled (2) two 1.3/4" preconnects and
started extinguishment. Hydrant next to fire hooked up to for supply to 233 Engine
1. 233 Engine 2 and 233 Rescue arrived, 233 Chief assumed command. Crews assisted
with extinguishment. All other units cancelled, fire under control, gas well not
damaged. All 233 units returned after pickup.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 233 Engine 2, 233 Rescue
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ entrapment
April 14th, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 235 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on
Hulton Rd. near Oakmont Country Club. 233 Rescue arrived to find a 2 vehicle accident
(t-bone) SUV vs a Pickup Truck with heavy damage both vehicles. 1 victim in each
vehicle entrapped. Oakmont Eng. 216 assisted removing patient from pickup while
233 Rescue crew started extrication on SUV. Vehicle stabilized, driver's side
doors removed, dash roll performed with Hurst rescue tools. Crews assisted Plum
Ems with patient removal. 235 Squad also on scene assisted. Command terminated
all units returned.
Command: 233 Asst 1 (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Squad, 216 Engine 1
Motor Vehicle Accident w/rollover & entrapment
April 12th, 2008 - Plum Station's 235 & 233 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with
rollover, entrapment and ejection on Repp Rd @ Kerr Rd. 235 Chief on scene with
a SUV on it's side that struck a pole and rolled over several times. 1 Male patient
laying in yard, 1 female still entrapped. 233 Asst, 233 Rescue on scene started
extrication. 235 Engine 1 on scene, assisted with stabilization and hazards. Wires
down across area also. Vehicle stabilized and roof cut with rescue saw, patient
in vehicle removed. Plum Ems medic units handled patient transports. Fire/Rescue
units remained on scene until vehicle removed by tow.
Command: 235 Chief (Brenner)
Rescue Ops: 233 Asst (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 235 Engine 1
Motor Vehicle Accident w/rollover & ejection
April 8th, 2008 - Plum Station's 235 & 233 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with
rollover and ejection on Rt.909 - Coxcomb Hill. 235 Asst on scene with a SUV on
it's roof with 1 victim laying on roadway. 233 Squad & 235 Engine 1 arrived.
233 Squad crew started QRS patient care. 233 Rescue arrived & assisted until
New Ken Ems arrived. 235 Engine crew cleared debris from roadway. Patient transported
by ems.
Command: 235 Asst (Godelski)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Squad, 235 Engine 1
Vehicle fire/Brush fire
April 7th, 2008 - Plum Station's 235 & 233 were dispatched to a vehicle on fire with a brush
fire as well on Route 909 (Coxcomb Hill) at Penn Glenn Oil. 235 Engine 3 on scene
with a SUV fully involved and a brush fire approx. 50yds x 20yds along the river.
235 Chief w/command. 235 Engine pulled preconnect and started extinguishment of
vehicle. 233 Truck & 233 Chief arrived, 233 Truck crew assisted with extinguishing
brush fire.
Command: 235 Chief (Brenner)
Units: 233 Truck, 235 Engine 3, 235 Engine 1
UHF Radio system GO LIVE is Friday April 4th at 7:00am
for Plum Borough Fire Dept's
Plum Station's 233,234,235 & 236 will now be dispatched by Allegheny County
911 on UHF East Boros Dispatch 1 channel . We will also have our own Plum Fireground
Channel 6. Thanks to Plum Borough for the funding to upgrade our system from low
band and thanks to Allegheny County 911 for all their help in the transition.
For all your scanners the frequencies are, dispatch: 472.5875, fireground: 462.625
Smoke in a structure
April 1st, 2008 - Plum Station's 235 & 233 were dispatched to smoke in a structure on Dinwiddie
Dr. E235-3, Trk 233 on scene with smoke showing from front door. E235-3 setup
preconnect, Trk 233 aerial to roof. Trk233 crew investigated and found extension
cord burnt thru carpeting in living room area. Fans setup for ventilation. Rescue
233 and Engine 235-1 staged. All units returned command terminated.
Command: 235 Chief (Brenner)
Operations: 233 Asst 2 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 235 Engine 3, 235 Engine 1
Residential Structure Fire
March 22, 2008 - Plum Station's 234,233 & 236 and mutual aid from Sardis Eng. 333 were
dispatched to the 1600 block of Old Leechburg Rd. for a possible structure fire.
233 Truck and 234 Attack arrived to find a 2 story residential farm house nothing
showing. 234 Chief w/command. Further investigation by T233 & A234 crews found
heavy smoke inside the structure. Fire in bedroom found on 2nd floor involving
mainly mattress and some contents. Extinguished with preconnect from 234. PPV
set up for ventilation. Sardis E333 and 233 Engine 2 split layed supply line up
driveway to Attack 234. 3 family pets were removed by firefighters. Allegheny
County Fire Marshall's Office called to scene to investigate. Fire contained to
room and contents with some extensive 2nd floor smoke damage.
Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Engine 2, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 234 Engine,
Sardis Engine 333, 236 Engine.
Large Brush Fire
March 17, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 235 were dispatched to Route 909 near the Duquesne
Light Substation for a large brush fire. 235 Engine 1 arrived find a grass fire
along roadway. 235 Chief with command. A large second and third brush fire was
discovered up hillside approx. 100 yds from roadway. 233 Engine 1 and Engine 2
arrived, crews sent up power line road to fires. 235 Engine 3 arrived, crew assisted
as well. 233 Chief with operations. Fires extinguished with water cans and brooms.
Penn Hills Mini 223 requested and staged on scene, later released. Fires possibly
started from power line arching.
Command: 235 Chief (Brenner)
Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 233 Engine 2, 235 Engine 1, 235 Engine 3,
Penn Hills Mini 223
Truck Fire
March 8, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to Old Frankstown Rd. for a Vehicle
Fire. While enroute County 911 reporting it was a Salt truck on fire with an injured
driver. 233 Engine 1 and 233 Asst-2 on scene with a well involved Salt truck fire.
233 Engine 1 pulled 200 ft. 1.3/4" preconnect to attack fire. Class B - AFFF foam
used to extinguish diesel fuel that was burning around vehicle. 236 Engine 1 and
233 Engine 2 supplied tank water to 233 Engine 1, crews assisted.
Plum Ems on scene attended to driver - minor injury
Command: 233 Asst 2 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine 1, FP 395
Structure Fire - House Explosion
March 5, 2008 - Wednesday around 1:40pm Plum Station's 236,234,233 and Sardis Sta. 78 were
dispatched to a Structure Fire w/Explosion and Injuries on Mardi Gras Dr. 236
Chief with command, Two victims found in area of explosion. Fully involved structure
remains on fire with exposures sides B, C, and D. At least 15 additional homes
damaged from explosion with debris scattered over large area.
236 Engine, 234 Attack hooked up supply lines and pulled handlines to attack
fire. Sardis E78 assisted. 233 Truck crew assisted with handlines, utlility control
on some of the 15 damaged structures & checked for any other injuries. Most
of residents from surrounding homes evacuated to shelter. Numerous mutual aid
companies called from Monroeville & Westmoreland County to assist. Many agencies
called to scene due to scope of incident including Allegheny County Fire Marshalls
office, Emergency Management, Gas companies, Red Cross, Salvation Army, etc.
Both victims transported by Stat Medivac to trauma centers.
Investigation continuing to determine cause of explosion.
Fire Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
1st Alarm Units: 236 Engine 1, 234 Attack, 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, Sardis Engine
78.
Additional units: 236 Engine 2, 233 Engine 2, 234 Engine, 236 Squad, Murrysville
Sta.20, Monroeville #4 & #5, Lower Burrell
Ems units: Plum Ems, Monroeville, Murrysville
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Motor Vehicle Accident w/entrapment on Pa. Turnpike
March 1, 2008 - Approximately 4:30am Unity Station 233 was dispatched to a MVA with injuries
and entrapment on the Pa. Turnpike 52 Eastbound. Rescue 233 on scene with a 1
vehicle accident, vehicle on it's side with driver entrapped. Rescue 233 crew
stabilized vehicle and removed windshield to extricate patient. Plum Ems transported
patient. Minor debris and fluid spill cleaned up as well. Rescue 233 returned,
command terminated.
Command: 233 Asst 2 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, Plum Ems, PSP
Motor Vehicle Accident
February 6, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to a MVA unknown injuries on
Saltsburg Rd. @ Millers Ln. 233 Rescue on scene with a 2 vehicle MVA all occupants
out of vehicle. Rescue crew handled debris cleanup and one patient assesment.
FP 395 on scene also for traffic control. All other units cancelled.
Command: 233 Lieut (White)
Units: 233 Rescue, Fire Police 395
Vehicle Fire
February 3, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 234 were dispatched to Universal Rd. @ Deborah Jane
Dr. for a Car Fire. 233 Asst 1 on scene with a pickup truck fully involved. 233
Engine 1 arrived, pulled 150' preconnect and extinguished. Penn Hills Engines
223 & 226 on scene for backup also due to call being on Plum/Penn Hills border.
Vehicle removed by tow all units returned.
Command: 233 Asst (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 223 Engine, 226 Engine
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ fatality
February 3, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 235 were dispatched to a MVA with injuries &
entrapment on Route 909 near Oakmont Country Club. 233 Rescue & 235 Engine
on scene with a car into a tree driver still inside. Rescue crew lighted scene,
stabilized vehicle. Medics on scene confrimed driver DOA. 235 Engine released,
233 Rescue and 233 Engine stood by on scene til Coroner arrived and vehicle removed
by tow.
Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 1, 235 Engine
Car Fire
January 27, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 234 were dispatched to Vale Dr. for a Car Fire. 233
Chief arrived to find a Dodge Neon with a fully involved engine compt. fire. 233
Engine 1 on scene pulled preconnect and extinguished. 234 Attack on scene also
staged for backup.
Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 234 Attack, 233 Chief, 234 Chief
MVA rollover w/ entrapment
January 22, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to Old Frankstown Rd. @ Pierson
Run Rd. for an accident with entrapment. 233 Rescue and 233 Asst arrived to find
a 1 vehicle MVA, vehicle on it's roof with driver entrapped. 233 Rescue crew stabilized
vehicle, used Hurst Transformer spreaders and Maverick tool to remove door. Driver
extricated and transported by Plum Ems. 236 Engine 1 & Monroeville E195 on
scene also assisted. Command terminated by 233 Asst.
Command: 233 Asst 1 (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine 1
Motor Vehicle Accident w/ entrapment
January 9, 2008 - Plum Station's 233 & 234 were dispatched to Unity Center Rd. @ Universal
Rd. for a vehicle accident with injuries & entrapment. 233 Asst-2 on scene
with a 2 vehicle MVA, 1 driver still in one vehicle. 1 vehicle up in the air against
hillside. Rescue 233 arrived, crew stabilized vehicles w/cribbing & paratech
straps. Atk234 on scene also, assisted with cribbing & spill pickup. Once
stabilized, driver was assisted out thru passenger door. Plum Ems treated and
transported patient. Units cleared after vehicles removed by tow.
Command: Asst 233 (Turpin)
Units: Rescue 233, Attack 234
Busy year in 2007 with 1,028 calls
The Unity VFD had a busy year with 1,028 calls for assistance in 2007 topping
last years' number of 824 calls. As Plum Borough continues to grow, so does our
service to the community. Approximately 43% were fire/rescue related calls while
57% were medical calls.
Motor Vehicle Accident
December 30th, 2007 - Plum Station's 233 & 236 were dispatched to Saltsburg Rd above Boyce Park
Village for a MVA w/injuries possible entrapment with wires down. Rescue 233 &
Chief 233 arrived with one vehicle MVA, driver still inside with wires & pole
down. Chief 233 with command. Plum Ems on scene, Rescue 233 crew stabilized vehicle,
assisted with patient care and removal, and lighted scene for crews. Sq233 and
Engine 236-1 blocked roadway at each end of incident.
Patient transported by Ems, Rescue 233 remained on scene until vehicle removed
by tow and Duquesne light arrived. Crews operated on scene for approx. 1 hour.
Plum Fire Police 395 handled traffic detail until roadway re-opened.
Command: Chief 233 (Currie)
Units: Rescue 233, Squad 233, Engine 236-1, Fire Police 395
Residential Structure Fire
December 30th, 2007 - Plum Station's 234,236,233 and Sardis Sta.333 were dispatched to Clements
Rd for a structure fire. Chief 234 on scene with smoke showing from first and
second floor windows.
Sardis Engine 333 on scene, pulled line into structure per command finding a
room and contents fire and extinguished. Engine Co. Ops assistance from E236,
ATK234 crews. Truck 233 crew placed ground ladders, assisted in ventilation w/PPV
and lighted scene.
Smoke and heat damaged throughout, no extension of fire from room of origin.
Allegheny County Fire Marshalls' Office on scene for investigation.
Command: Chief 234 (Davis)
Truck 233 Ops: (Shimko)
Units: Attack 234, Engine 234, Engines 236-1 & 2, Truck 233, Engine 233-2,
Sardis Engine 333, Plum Ems, Salvation Army
Vehicle Accident - Vehicle Fire
December 7th, 2007 - Plum Station's 233 & 234 were dispatched to Leechburg Rd. @ Elicker Rd. for
a MVA w/injuries. County reported one of the vehicles was on fire. Rescue 233
arrived to find a 2 vehicle MVA with a 4 door sedan on fire (no one inside) vs.
a SUV (driver still inside) no entrapment. Ch233 established command. Rescue 233
crew started assisting Plum Ems with patient care on 1 vehicle, ATK234 arrived
and extinguished fire with class A foam. Rescue 233 remained on scene providing
lighting and debris cleanup until vehicles removed by tow.
Command: Chief 233 (Currie)
Units: Rescue 233, Attack 234, Engine 233-1
Electrical Fire
Nov. 28, 2007 - Station 233 was dispatched to a First Responder detail at Boyce Park Plaza
on Boyce Park Dr. While Squad 233 was on scene Assistant Chief Turpin was notified
of a worker injured in the area that just struck an underground high voltage line
with a jackhammer. Asst 233 found fire in the hole next to manhole with jackhammer
burning also. Used dry chem to extinguish, 2nd manhole up the street began exploding
with fire also. That was extinguished as well. Evacuation of area started as a
precaution. E233-1, E236-1 arrived to assist. Ems attended to injured worker.
Duquesne Light notified, Allegheny County Fire Marshall's office called to investigate.
Power was shut off to entire plan as Duquesne Light investigated. Fire crews remainded
on scene providing lighting during investigation.
Crews were on scene for approximately 4 hours.
Command: Asst 233 (Turpin)
Units: Sq233, E233-1, E236-1, R233, ACFM
photo courtesy of KDKA
Vehicle Rescue Training
October 27th, 2007 - On Saturday the Unity VFD had training on our new Hurst tool equipment by
Patrick Moore from The Fire Station Resource Center (our local Hurst rep). Firefighters
got a chance to use our new Hurst Combo Maverick, Hurst Transformer spreaders
and the Hurst Moc-II Cutters.
Vehicle Accident
August 24th, 2007 - Plum Station's 233, 235 were dispatched to Leechburg Rd near Elicker Rd. for
a one vehicle MVA w/injuries. QRS233 arrived on scene with a Van w/ heavy front
end damage. Plum EMS already on scene treating patients. 3 injuries, no entrapment.
QRS233 crew assisted ems with patient packaging and removal.
Landing zone setup requested by Ems to be a Plum Creek Church. E235-3, E233-2,
Ch234, to LZ. QRS233 remained at accident scene for cleanup until vehicle removed
by tow.
Command: QRS233 (Ayers)
LZ Command: Ch234
Units: QRS233, E233-2, E235-3, Atk234, Ch234
Structure Fire
August 9th, 2007 - At approximately 8:45am, Plum Station's 236, 233 and 234 were alerted to a
structure fire on Malabar Drive. E236-1 on scene with heavy smoke and fire laying
supply line, Ch236 with command. Defensive attack put in place, protecting exposures
as well. Truck 233 crew assisted with defensive operations, platform setup up
for master stream from bucket. Attack 234 class A foam used to assist in extinguishment.
Various units from Stations 194, Westmoreland Stations 20 and 78 assisted as well.
Truck 233 operated on scene for approximately 5 hours. Official cause under investigation,
residents reported seeing & hearing lightning strike during thunderstorm.
Command: Chief 236 (Glass)
Truck 233 operations: Chief 233b (Turpin)
Units: Engine 236-1, Truck 233, Attack 234, Engine 194, Sq233, Engine 78, Engine
20, various support units.
fully involved fire as E236-1 crew arrives
view from turntable of Truck 233 in operation
Asst Chief Turpin operating Truck 233 bucket
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