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U.S. Womens Open Week July 5th thru 11th, 2010
Unity VFD Station 233 firefighters along with assistance from firefighters from Plum Stations 234, 236, Penn Hills 223 and 227 provided fire protection at the U.S. Womens Open at Oakmont Country Club. Crew of 6 was on duty  from 6:00am to at least 6:30pm, with many days running later into the evening. Engine 233-2, Squad 233 and our Kubota ATV 233 were on site daily along with Command 400 and personnel from Allegheny County Emergency Services. It was a great experience for all of us, meeting some of the Womens Open professional golfers and watching the event made for an enjoyable week!

Special Thanks to the following for assistance in making it a successful week:
Borough of Plum, Plum Ems, Plum Police, Allegheny County Emergency Services, Glick Fire Equipment, ABCO fire protection, Oakmont Country Club, Oakmont VFD, Liz and Danny from the USGA.

 
Main entrance area at East Course.

      
Some of the guys at the Merchandise tent on East Course.

View of the main clubhouse from #3 tee box.

Kubota ATV233 and crew on the East Course side of the event.

Staging area for Station 233 equipment and carts behind Presby Home near the Main Clubhouse.

Allegheny County Command 400 staged in the golf house parking lot.

Kubota ATV233 was one of the first units on scene of a 4 car MVA with injuries on Thursday July 8th at the Main entrance.

Allegheny County ToolCat 1 & crew responded also from the course to assist.

233 Engine 2 on scene of the MVA, crew assisted checking for injuries and assisted in debris cleanup and traffic control.

Fireworks Standby

July 4, 2010 - Unity Station 233 performed our annual standby at Oakmont Country Club fireworks held at East Course this year due to the Womens Open starting Monday. Engine 233-2, Squad 233, and Kubota ATV233 covered the event while many spectators enjoyed the display.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: Engine 233-2, Squad 233, ATV233

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Tree Fire from lightning strike

May 31, 2010 - Plum Stations 233 & 234 were dispatched to a tree on fire from a lightning strike on Oak Hill Dr. 233 Chief on scene, large dead Oak tree on fire on top of hill across from residence. 234 Attack, 233 Engine 1 arrived. Used forestry hose and class A foam from 234 Attack to extinguish.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 234 Attack

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ hazards

May 22, 2010 - Plum Stations 234 & 233 were dispatched to a MVA w/hazards unknown injuries in front of 3994 New Texas Rd. 233 Chief, 233 Rescue on scene, car into pole with pole and wires down across roadway. Driver out of vehicle with minor injury being treated by Plum Ems, 233 Chief w/command. 233 Rescue crew checked hazards. 234 Attack on scene blocked roadway at Renton Rd. 395 Fire Police requested to assist with road closure until Duquesne Light arrived. 234 Attack, 234 Chief remained on scene until vehicle removed by tow. 233 units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 QRS, 234 Attack, 395 Fire Police

Mock Car Crash - Plum High School

On Thursday May 13th, Unity VFD participated in the Mock Car Crash sponsored by Plum High School S.A.D.D. Along with Plum Police and Plum Ems, a real life recreation was demonstrated of a 2 vehicle accident with injuries and a fatality caused by a drunk driver. Students participated as victims of the accident while 11th and 12th grade students looked on. Unity 233 Rescue and 233 Engine 2 crews performed extrication of entrapped patients with Plum Ems personnel. Holiday Park 236 Engine was assigned for the helicopter LZ. With Prom season and graduation right around the corner, hopefully our work will go towards educating young people the perils of drinking and driving. Thanks to all who participated!

Kubota ATV233 updates - April 24, 2010

Structure Fire

April 8, 2010 - Plum Borough Stations 234,233,236 and Westmoreland Engine 333 were dispatched to a brush fire endangering a structure on Rockland Dr. 234 Chief on scene to find a brush fire and the whole 2nd floor of house on fire. 2nd alarm requested. 234 Attack, 233 Truck on scene, 234 layed supply line, 233 Truck setup aerial platform for master stream operations. Handlines and Aerial protected exposures and knocked bulk of fire down until help from other companies arrived. Numerous mutual aid units called to scene and operated for several hours rotating crews working the structure fire, vehicle fires and surrounding brush fires. Allegheny County Fire Marshall personnel on scene for investigation. Great job by all.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 236 Chief (Glass)
Safety: 333 Chief (Paiano)
Resource officer: 233 Lieut. (Walsh)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 234 Squad, 236 Truck, Sardis 333 Engine, Murrysville 332 Truck, 332 Rescue, Monroeville Engine 194, Tanker 195, Upper Burrell RIT 115
Standby at 233: Penn Hills 224 Engine

Mutual Aid into Penn Hills - Structure Fire

April 2, 2010 - Station 233 was requested by Penn Hills #226 for a structure fire, car fire in the garage on School St. in Universal. 226 arrived on scene with heavy smoke coming from the garage side A.
227 Engine layed supply line, 226 and 227 crews with interior attack. 233 Truck on scene, request for ventilation and ground ladders placed. 233 Rescue on scene assigned for R.I.T. setup side A in driveway. 233 Chief given operations by 226 Asst. Monroeville 195 Engine on scene also, assisted with securing utilities. Fire in vehicle extinguished, no extension into upstairs. Penn Hills fire marshall on scene for investigation. All 233 units returned.

Command: 226 Asst (Sanderson)
Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 226 Engine, 227 Engine, 227 Truck,
195 Engine.

Large Brush Fire

April 1, 2010 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to a brush fire behind 1967 Eastern Ave (Affival Corp.) 233 Engine 1, 235 Engine on scene with smoke showing crews investigating. 233 Asst 1 w/command. Crews into the woods down gas well road to RR tracks found a large area of brush burning along and across the tracks towards Penn Hills Park and to turnpike area behind Furko's and Oakmont Auto. Command requested many additional units. Estimated fire area 75-100 acres total. Crews operated on scene for approx. 4 hours to bring fire under control. Thanks to all our mutual aid companies for their assistance.

Command: 233 Asst 1 (Grasinger)
Operations: 233 Asst 2 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Engine 1, 233 Engine 2, 233 Rescue, 233 Squad, 233 QRS, 233ATV, 235 Engine, 235 Squad, 234 Attack, 234 Squad, 223 Engine, 223 Mini, 223 Squad, 226 Attack, 222 Engine, 222 Squad & Mule, 224 Engine, 224 Squad, 221 Squad.
236 Engine (into Unity 233 Station)
Rehab: Plum Ems
Support: Allegheny County Fire Marshall, PA Dept of Forestry

Gas odor in commercial building

March 31, 2010 - Plum Stations 236,233,234,Westmoreland 332 & 333 were dispatched to a possible gas leak, gas odor in the structure on Sagamore Hill Rd at the Siemens Building. 234 Chief on scene reporting large gas leak. 236 Chief on scene with command. 236 Engine on scene started investigating, 234 Attack to hydrant. 236 Truck to setup A-D corner, crew to roof to investigate. 233 Truck setup A-B corner. All other units staged in parking lot, assisted with building check. Truck crews ventilated with fans, odor dissipated. Gas company on scene later determined gas leak in line between street and the building.

Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 236 Engine, 236 Truck, 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 332 Truck, 333 Engine.

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Training classes completed this month

March 25, 2010 - We had alot of training going on this month at Unity VFD. First of all we hosted the 16 hour State Fire Academy class "Highway Incident Safety and Traffic Control". We had 15 members complete the class. Thanks to Rob Skertich for coming out and being the instructor for us.

March 27, 2010 - Congrats to our Ed. Meth. Fire Instructor I graduates. Dan Fitzhenry, Glenn Kopec Jr, John Walsh and Ira Helfer worked hard to pass this class...good job...that brings us up to 7 Fire Instructor certified members at Unity.

March 27, 2010 - Congrats to Chris Ayers and Justin Vidra for completing and passing their First Responder Medical Training. We now have 25 certified First Responders or Emt's in our department. great job guys!

New Kubota ATV233 arrives

March 25, 2010 - Today the Unity VFD took delivery of our new Kubota RTV900 All Terrain Utility Vehicle (ATV233). Funded primarily thru this years' State Grant, this will enable us to enhance our off road fire-rescue capability for brush fires, physical rescues, public service details, search details, hauling equipment and personnel, etc. We have a skid load on the way for it with a pump, 75 gallon water tank and patient area for a backboard or stokes basket. Should be in service soon, more info to follow.

Motor Vehicle Accident with entrapment

March 24, 2010 - Stations 233 & 234 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with injuries and entrapment on Universal Rd. @ Deborah Jane Dr. 233 Rescue on scene, 1 vehicle MVA, car into a pole with driver still inside. 233 Chief w/command. Rescue crew started stabilization and evaluated patient with Plum Ems. 234 Attack on scene assisted with stabilization. Patient removed thru passenger side, boarded and transported by ems. No other hazards. 233 Rescue remained on scene until vehicle removed by tow.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 234 Attack

Structure Fire - fire in attic

February 23, 2010 - 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.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Interior Ops: 233 Lieut. (Walsh)
Safety: 234 Asst (Hordubay)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 235 Engine 1, 234 Attack, 227 Truck
Support: Plum Ems, 235 Engine 3 (traffic)

Motor Vehicle Accident

February 21, 2010 - Stations 233,234 were dispatched for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on Unity Center Rd. 233 Asst 1 and 233 Asst 2 on scene vehicle on its side, no injuries, driver self extricated. 233 Rescue on scene for lighting and check for hazards, 234 Attack cancelled enroute. 233 Rescue stood by until vehicle removed by tow.

Command: 233 Asst 1 (Grasinger)
Units: 233 Rescue, 234 Attack

Chimney Fire

February 17, 2010 - Plum Stations 234,233,236 and Sardis E333 were dispatched for a possible structure fire on Renton Rd, walls hot. 234 Chief on scene with command nothing showing. 233 Asst on scene w/operations. Attack 234, Truck 233, Rescue 233 on scene, crews to work investigating. Attack and Rescue crews emptied fire load from wood burners into tubs. Truck crew laddered building, used chimney brushes to loosen debris inside chimney. Engine 233-2 to hydrant, setup for water supply if needed. Heat in walls came down significantly, no fire or extension found. Engine 236, Engine 333 units assisted. All units returned.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 234 Attack, 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine, 333 Engine

Physical Rescue

February 17, 2010 - Plum Stations 234,236 and 233 were dispatched
for a physical rescue in the woods behind Alter Dr. in Plum Borough.
Sq236 and Engine 236 on scene male patient injured in the woods while working to remove trees. Asst236 with command. Squad 233, Rescue 233 on scene, Squad 233 down to logging/gas well road to patient location with Squad 236. Crews used stokes basket off of Squad 233, to remove patient. Squad 236 transported patient out to Rt. 380 for transport by Plum Ems. Rescue 233, Attack 234 and Sardis SS33 all staged, later released.

Command: 236 Asst 2 (Susalla)
Operations: 236 Asst 1 (Reynolds)
Units: 236 Engine, 236 Squad, 233 Rescue, 233 Squad, 234 Attack, Sardis S.S. 333

Winter Storm paralyzes Allegheny County & Plum Borough,
Busy weekend for Station 233

February 6,7,8 - 2010 - A massive winter storm dumped up to 23.00" of snow in Plum Borough and surrounding areas of Western PA causing numerous states of emergency being declared. As of Sunday night Unity VFD Station 233 responded to 22 calls for assistance. We had numerous calls for trees down, power lines down, motor vehicle accidents, gas leaks, welfare checks, etc. Station 233 was also on standby for Penn Hills Station #223 and responded into Penn Hills for 3 vehicle fires while their units were battling a residential structure fire during terrible conditions. QRS calls were numerous as well assisting Plum Ems getting to and removing patients.

Motor Vehicle Accident with hazards

January 23, 2010 - 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.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine

Chimney Fire

January 13, 2010 - Plum Stations 234,233,236 and Sardis E333 were dispatched to a chimney fire on Sardis Rd. 234 Chief on scene reporting smoke showing from side A. 234 Attack on scene to driveway, crew inside to check fireplace. 233 Truck, 233 Rescue on scene, crews thru ground ladder to side B, Truck crew to roof to check chimney, used chimney brushes to clean and overhaul. Interior crew extinguished and removed fire load. 233 Rescue crew assisted. 333 Engine stoodby at hydrant, 236 Engine staged. Fire extinguished all units returned.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 236 Engine, 333 Engine

Chimney Fire

January 13, 2010 - Plum Stations 235,233 and Oakmont 216 were dispatched to a chimney fire on Coxcomb Hill Rd. 235 Engine on scene, 2 story woodframe residence with a working chimney fire from a woodburner. 233 Rescue arrived, crew to interior to check for extension into attic. Some smoldering areas found, crew used water can to extinguish. 216 Engine crew assisted also. 235 Engine crew used preconnect outside portion of chimney. Fire load removed from woodburner, fire extinguished, all units returned.

Command: 235 Captain (Schrecongost)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine, 235 Squad, 216 Engine

Standby detail at Monroeville #5

Jan. 10, 2010 - Around 02:26am 233 was requested for an Engine to standby at Monroeville Station #5 while Monroeville units had a working house fire on Lilac Dr. Engine 233-2 responded and stoodby at Station #5 for a couple hours, then at 04:24 was requested to the scene. Engine 233-2 crew assisted removing and packing up frozen hose from the frigid conditions. Extreme weather conditions posed a challenge for all units but a good job done by all.

Engine 233-2 OIC: 233 Lieut. (White)
Units: 233 Engine 2

1,298 Calls in 2009

January 3, 2009 - Unity VFD Station 233 was requested for 1,298 calls for assistance in 2009. Calls include 871 Medical QRS Calls and 427 Fire/Rescue calls. click here for complete stats of call types

Thanks to all our members for their efforts during this past busy year.

Commercial Fire Alarm - Pitt Research Center

December 31,2009 - Early Am Stations 236,233,234, Westmoreland Truck 332 and Engine 333 were dispatched to a Fire Alarm Sprinkler Flow at the Univ. of Pgh Research Center on New Texas Rd. Chief 236 on scene with command nothing showing. 233 Truck on scene side A, crew to investigate, aerial set up. 236 Engine, 333 Engine arrived. Crews found leaking sprinkler head side A on exterior. Pitt personnel on scene, assisted with overhaul, ceiling check.

Command: 236 Chief (Glass),
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Truck, 236 Engine, 333 Engine, 234 Attack, 332 Truck

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Motor Vehicle Accident with ejection

December 27,2009 - Stations 233,236 were dispatched at 02:15 hrs with assistance from Monroeville 195 for a reported single motor vehicle crash with ejection on Old Frankstown Rd. near Boyce Park Wave Pool. 236 chief on scene reporting one vehicle with four injuries, one critical. EMS (Plum) advised to expedite. Plum Ems transported the critical female patient who was ejected from the rear window. Lifeflight would fly the critical patient to Pittsburgh Trauma Center. The other patients were treated by Monroeville EMS. Rescue 233 remained on scene for several hours while Allegheny County Homicide investigated the crash site.

Command: 236 Chief (Glass), command passed to 233 Captain (Helfer)Units: 233 Rescue, 236 Engine, Monroeville EMS, 236 Squad, Plum EMS

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Standby detail at Penn Hills Station 226

Dec. 24, 2009 - On Christmas Eve an Engine from 233 was requested for cover detail at Universal VFC - Penn Hills Station 226 while they were out on a Structure Fire on Gramac Lane in Penn Hills. Engine 233-1 stoodby with a crew of 4 for about 2.1/2 hours. No cover alarms, thanks to our Engine crew for their time during the holiday.

Engine 233-1 OIC: 233 Capt (Helfer)
Units: 233 Engine 1

Freezing Rain causes chaos throughout the region

Dec. 13, 2009 - Early Sunday morning freezing rain hit the area causing numerous accidents and fall injuries. Unity Station 233 responded to 11 calls within a few hours Sunday. Accident on Route 909 with injuries, a second accident on Route 909 in which a vehicle struck a building. Qrs calls were numerous as well with 233 running mutual aid calls into Penn Hills, Oakmont and Holiday Park per County request due to ems units being overwhelmed with calls. Fortunately none of our members or vehicles were banged up. Things settled down around Noon once the temperature rose above freezing.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 QRS, 233 Squad
234 Station - standby per 233 Chief request

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Motor Vehicle Accident with fatality

Dec. 13, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to Route 909 near Longwood for a vehicle accident with injuries. Plum Ems on scene, 1 vehicle MVA, struck a tree with heavy front end damage. Patient reported code 0. 235 Engine, 233 Rescue on scene. 233 Rescue to remain on scene for lighting and to assist coroner. Used Hurst Maverick and Cutters to remove victim.

Command: 233 Captain (Helfer)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine

Structure Fire

Dec. 12, 2009 - Plum Stations 236,233,234 and 333 (Sardis) were dispatched to a shed fire on Key West Dr. While enroute County reporting fire spread and has caught the house on fire. 236 Chief on scene w/command. Heavy smoke and fire from side C (rear) of house.
236 Engine layed supply line, 236 Engine, 234 Engine crews with fire suppression. 233 Truck to side A, threw ground ladders, interior truck crew ventilated, extensive overhaul pulling ceilings, walls, etc. with fire extension into attic. 233 Rescue and Squad crews joined Truck crew with exterior truck roof ops, opened and overhauled roof & attic area. Engine 333 crews assisted with interior and exterior ops. Good job by all, fire marshall on scene for investigation.

Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Operations: Interior - 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: Exterior side C - 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 233 Squad, 236 Engine 1, 236 Squad, 234 Engine, 234 Squad, 333 Engine, 333 Special Ops, Murrysville EMS Rehab., Salvation Army, Plum Ems

Standby detail at Wilkins Station 303

Dec. 10, 2009 - An Engine from 233 was requested for cover detail at Wilkins 303 for the evening. Engine 233-1 stoodby with a crew of 4 for about 3 hours or so while their members attended a funeral service.

Engine 233-1 OIC: 233 Capt (Helfer)
Units: 233 Engine 1

Motor Vehicle Accident - Salt Truck overturned

Dec. 10, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to Morath Lane in the East Oakmont section for a salt truck overturned with no injuries. Rescue 233 on scene, no injuries, used some oil dry for fluids, supplied lighting and stood by until vehicle removed by tow. Engine 235 stoodby on scene later released.

Command: 233 Rescue (Sandusky)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine

Condolences to our neighbors in Penn Hills

Structure Burn Training

Nov. 8, 2009 - On Sunday Nov. 8th Unity VFD held a day of live fire training at the Monroeville Public Safety Training Center. Along with 6 State Instructors we had 18 firefighters from our station practice Engine and Truck Company operations. We ran 9 live burn evolutions rotating crews. A good time was had by all on a great day for training.

Chimney Fire

Nov. 6, 2009 - Plum Stations 233,236 & 234 were dispatched to a chimney fire on Carriage Blvd. Capt. 233 and Engine 233-2 arrived to a split-entry single family dwelling, nothing showing initially, 233 Chief with command. Further investigation found moderate smoke and embers coming from top of chimney area. 233 Engine 2 crew to interior at fireplace, removed wood from fireplace and used dry chem extinguisher. 233 Truck on scene to side A, threw ground ladders. 236 Truck on scene also, Truck crew to roof, used press. water can to extinguish embers and overhauled top of wooden chimney box and flue. 234 Attack stood by at hydrant. No extension, fire contained to chimney. All units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: Roof - 236 Asst (Lexell), Interior - 233 E2 (Poth)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 236 Truck, 236 Engine, 234 Attack

Structure Fire - Presque Isle Dr. apartments

Oct. 23, 2009 - Plum Stations 236,233,234 & Westmoreland County stations 332,333 were dispatched to smoke in an apartment on Presque Isle Dr. 236 Chief on scene with command, working basement fire. Engine 236 layed supply line, Engine 236, Engine 333, Attack 234 crews handled fire suppression. Truck 233 handled horizontal ventilation and performed secondary search finding a deceased pet. 236 crews remained on scene for several hours during fire marshall investigation.

Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 233 Truck, 236 Engine, 236 Truck, 234 Attack, W.C. 333 Engine, 333 S.O., W.C. 332 Truck

Construction site accident

Oct. 22, 2009 - Plum Station 233 was dispatched with Plum Ems for a physical rescue at construction site of Longwood at Oakmont Grandview Bldg. 233 Truck, 233 Rescue on scene with Plum Ems and Plum PD. Worker was on 5th floor when accident occurred. Victim pronounced code 0 by Plum Ems. 233 crews secured area surrounding crane involved due to unsafe conditions. Stoodby with Allegheny County Coroner's crew, Plum PD and site personnel until debris removed.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Truck, 233 Rescue

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(photo from KDKA)

Fire Prevention Week

Oct. 4th thru Oct. 10th, 2009 - Students from Center Elementary smile for the camera during one of many fire prevention details this week in the Unity district. For more pictures at many of our school visits click here for Community Page.

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ rollover

Oct. 2, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a MVA w/rollover poss. entrapment. 233 Rescue on scene with a vehicle on it's roof, driver self-extricated not injured. Rescue crew cleaned up debris and fluids, provided lighting until vehicle removed by tow, E233-2, E236 cancelled enroute.

Command: 233 Rescue (Ayers)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine

Physical Rescue

Sept. 17, 2009 - Plum Stations 234,233,236 and Sardis 333 were dispatched to a physical rescue, female fell approx. 15 ft. down hillside in the woods off of Drennen Rd. 234 Chief, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 236 Engine all arrived on scene. 234 Chief w/command. Plum Ems on scene with patient. 233 Rescue, 333 Sp.Ops crews removed patient via stokes basket. 236 Engine handled LZ at ECM trucking on Rt.366.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 QRS, 233 Squad, 234 Attack, 236 Engine, 333 Sp.Ops, 333 Engine, 235 units requested for LZ.

MVA - Vehicle over steep embankment

August 27, 2009 - Plum Stations 233 and 235 were dispatched to a MVA with possible entrapment - vehicle over hillside on Hulton Rd. near the RR tracks. 233 Engine 2 on scene car went thru guardrail over steep embankment, Plum PD on scene searching for driver, 1 passenger injured. 233 Chief with Command. 233 Rescue on scene to bottom end of hillside near trailer park to assist Ems and Police. 233 Engine 2, 233 Rescue and 233 Engine 1 crews assisted with traffic control, lighted scene, cut trees to assist tow operator removing vehicle. 235 Engine 1 on scene also staged at Haskell Ln later released. 233 Crews operated on scene for approx. 4 1/2 hours.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 233 Engine 1, 235 Engine 1

Tractor accident with entrapment

August 19, 2009 - Plum Stations 236 and 233 were dispatched to a tractor accident w/entrapment at Larry Mills Park. 236 Chief, 236 Engine on scene with a large lawn tractor rolled over with operator pinned underneath, 236 Chief w/command. 233 Rescue, 233 Chief arrived on scene also. 233 Rescue crew assisted 236 Engine crew with cribbing tractor while being lifted off of operator with public works dept. backhoe and chains. Plum Ems on scene transported patient.

Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 QRS, 236 Engine 1, 236 Engine 2, 236 Service.

Open fire on farm

August 17, 2009 - While returning from a mutual aid call into 236 district, 233 Engine 1 found 2 large bales of hay on fire off the roadway on a farm on Old Lechburg Rd. 233 Engine 1 used preconnect and tank of water. 233 Chief requested 234 Attack for class A foam to assist in extinguishment.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine, 233 Squad, 234 Attack

July 23, 2009 - At the Plum Council Meeting on July 13th, Unity VFD Asst Chief Brian Turpin has been named the borough's new Emergency Management Coordinator effective Sept. 1st. Congratulations to Brian from the officers and firefighters of Unity VFD.

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Motor vehicle accident w/ entrapment - Pa. Turnpike

July 22, 2009 - Plum Station 233 & Monroeville Sta. 194 were dispatched to a vehicle accident w/entrapment on the Pa. Turnpike 55 MP Eastbound, vehicle that ran into a tracter trailer head on going the wrong way in Eastbound lanes. Monroeville R194 and E194 on scene with a female patient (driver) entrapped in vehicle with critical injuries. 2 year old in backseat w/ minor injury removed from vehicle by bystanders. Chief 194 w/command, Monroeville units started extrication, 233 Chief, 233 Rescue, 233 Squad arrived, assisted Monroeville w/extrication & patient removal. Checked area for other victims & contained large area of fluid spill from tractor trailers involved. Plum Ems transported mother and child to Forbes Regional. Command transferred to Chief 233, 233 Rescue remained on scene lighting area for several hours while State Police did investigation.
Turnpike Maintenance handled roadway cleanup for several hours also.

Command: 194 Chief (Cole) transferred later to 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 QRS, 233 Squad, 194 Rescue, 194 Engine
Plum Ems, 194 Ems, PSP.

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Motor vehicle accident - no injuries

July 18, 2009 - Plum Stations 234 & 233 were dispatched to a vehicle accident unknown injuries on Center New Texas Rd near Plum Senior Center. 233 Chief on scene w/command, 1 vehicle on hillside, no injuries. 233 Rescue arrived, checked vehicle for hazards & lighted scene until vehicle removed by tow. All other units cancelled.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 QRS

Vehicle Fire

July 7, 2009 - Plum Stations 235 & 233 were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Rampart Blvd. near Route 909. 233 Squad in the area to scene found a vehicle with engine compt. fire. Used 20 lb. dry chem extinguisher to knock down fire. 235 Engine and 233 Engine 1 on scene used 1.3/4" preconnect to finish it off.

Command: 233 Lieut. (Walsh)
Units: 233 Squad, 233 Engine 1, 235 Engine

Motor Vehicle Accident into structure

June 24, 2009 - Plum Stations 233,234 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident - vehicle into structure on Leechburg Rd near Post Office. 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

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/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