1839 Loretta Dr.
04/07/2008 - Monday

St. 223, 226, & 227 were alerted to the 1900 Blk of Loretta Dr. for a WSF. 911 was recieving multiple calls for a fire in the area. 223 Capt called out with a working fire on Side C extending thru the Roof. 223 EN1 arrived on scene req 223 EN2 take a Plug and 911 to strike 222 for the RIT. Shortly after stand by procedures were struck adding 221, 224, 225, & 285 on the Alarm for coverage of the other Stations. 516 FM1 and all utilities were notified as well. Sally Wagon was started for Rehab. Units operated for about 2 hours and units returned as they picked up.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)

Units: 223 EN1, 223 EN2, 226 EN, 226 SV, 227 EN1, 227 EN2, 222 EN1, 222 EN2, M382, PHPD, 516 FM1 (PHFM)

Stand By's: 221, 224, 225, 285

 CPR and AED Class
03/17/2008 - Monday

On Monday the Members of Station 225 Renewed their CPR and AED Certifications. The class was put on By Certified instructors. Station 225 would like to Thank Chris and Rebecca Hendershot for teaching the class. Great Job!  

 

400 Longview Dr, (County Club)
03/31/2008 - Monday

St. 221 & 225 were alerted for an odor investigation with a fire alarm activation. 221 Chief called in to the scene and was advised security was on scene with an odor in the building and he would meet crew to guide them in. 221 Engine 2 called in service.221 Chief arriving onscene and assuming Longview Command reporting a 2 story brink structure, active alarm, with nothing showing, investigating further. 225 Engine 1 and 225 Truck called in service. Intital investigation found an odor of something burning inside the structure. Longview Command requested 221 Engine 2 straight in with manpwer, SCBA, water can, and TIC. 225 Engine was ordered to stand by at the Hydrant and prepare to lay in with 225 Truck to set up Truck near the building, and send all crews to front of the structure for investigation. Crews entered structure and began searching the building. Interior Operations was assigned to 221 Asstistant. Interior Ops reported a water condition in the Dingin Room, then reported an active fire in a storage room off the dining room with a sprinkler head activated holding the fire. Command requested all utilities and the Fire Marshal be notified. Crews found a box of rags on the floor had burned and were smoldering. Extinghuishment was completed. Crews continued a complete search of the building and found only a water condition in the basement. Utilities were secured and Management notified as well. Units remained on scene for  some time asssiting the Fire Marshal with his investigation. It was later determined the Contractors who were renovating the Dining Room had left a pile of rags with linseed oil on them in the box and over time self ignited. Fire Damage was limited to the Storage Room with Water Damage to the Dining Room and Basement areas. All in all the Outcome could have been much worse if it were not for the Sprinkler and Fire Alarm and 1 very alert Security Guard. All units returned as they picked up and Longview Command was terminated.

Command: 221 Chief (Snyder)

Interior Operations: 221 Assistant (Golden)

Units: 221 Chief, 221 ENG2, 221 SVC, 225 ENG1, 225 TK, 225 SVC, 516 FM1 (PHFM), DUQ Light, EQT Gas, WPJWA

 

8 Torrance Street
03/28/2008 - Friday

St. 221 & 225 were alerted for a Utility Complaint (Hot Water Tank). SV 221 and 225 EN1 called in with SV221 arriving on scene. 225 EN1 arrived and crews investigated. Crews shut off the Gas and Water Tank and notified the Gas Company. All units returned in Service.

Command: 225 Captain (McMeekin)

Units: 221 SV, 225 EN1

Selvin @ Grove
03/25/2008 - Tuesday

St. 221 & 225 were alerted for an unknown type wire down across the road. 221 EN2 reported on the air and arrived shortly after reporting it to be a Cable Line. All units were returned in service.

Command: 221 Captain (Jasper)

Units: 221 EN2, 225 EN1

8930 Frankstown Road
03/22/2008 - Saturday

St. 225 & 221 were alerted for a Commercial Fire Alarm. ACES 911 recieved proper code from Alarm Company, 225 EN1 arrived on scene reporting burnt food and cancelled all units not on scene.

Command: Chief 225 (McMeekin)

Units: 225 EN1, 221 EN1

 

Glendale @ Hochberg
03/13/2008 - Thursday

St. 225, 221, & 227 were alerted for a smell of Natural Gas in the area. 225 Engine arrived on scene reporting a slight odor. Chief 225 cancelled any other units not on scene. Residents reported that the smell has been in the area for several days. Gas Company was notified to respond and all units returned in service.

Command: 225 Chief (McMeekin)

Units Responding: 225EN1, 227EN1, 221EN1

Robinson Blvd. @ East Gate Dr
03/12/2008 - Wednesday

At 1258hrs, Wednesday Afternoon, St. 225, 221, & 227 were alerted to Petra Ministries on Robinson Blvd. @ East Gate Dr. for a reported Natural Gas Line struck by a drilling crew. Engine 225 was first on scene with 227 and 221 Engines arriving shortly after. 225 Asst. took command reporting a High Pressure Natural Gas Line struck and leaking heavily. Units shut down East Gate Dr. @ Frankstown as well as East Gate Dr in the Shopping Center to all vehicular and foot traffic. With the Petra Ministries houseing a a School, Day Care, and Place of Worship an immediate decision was made to start Evacuation of the entire building as a precaution. St. 222 & Penn Hills Fire Marshal / EMA was added to the assignment for man power to assist in Evacuations. Crews did several walk thrus of the building with Gas Meters while evacuation plans were being made to check for any hazards. At no time was there any hazards found inside the building. Crews from 225, 221, 227, 222 & Penn Hills Police all worked to safely evacuate the building. PHPD SGT made a request for several buses from the Port Authority and Penn Hills School District to assist in moving the Students and Staff to the Covenant Church in Wilkinsburg.  Penn Hills Public Information Officer was activated to respond to the Church to handle any questions or concerns. Nearly 300 Students and Staff were orderly evacuated in a short period of time. St. 225 was also opened as a shelter if needed. The City of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire was also requested to investigate there area of the City below the incident for any smells of Natural Gas.  It took Dominion Peoples Crews some time to locate the Shut Off for the High Pressure Main Gas Line, once located the Gas was shut off and line bled off, and all hazards were secured. Dominion Crew were going to do an immediate fix of the affected line. All Units were released by Dominion and Returned in Service . Crews Operated on scene for about 2 1/2 hrs. No injuries were Reported. Great Job to All Units and Personel Involved!
 
Command: 225 Asst. (Wetmore)

Operations & Evacuation: 221 Chief (Snyder) & 227 Asst (Shepard)

Units: 225 ENG, 225SVC, 221ENG1, 221EN2, 221SVC, 227ENG, 227SVC, 222ENG1, PH Medic 381, PHPD 13S6 - 13K4 - 1369, PHFM1/EMA, PH PIO, PGH 17ENG, 17TK, BC, Pgh. PD., Port Autority, Penn Hills Sch. Dist, Dominion Peoples

WPXI Story & Video: http://www.wpxi.com/news/15576340/detail.html   http://www.wpxi.com/video/15578356/index.html

WTAE Story & Video: http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/15576208/detail.html

KDKA Story: http://kdka.com/local/Penn.Hills.gas.2.675785.html

 

 

Possible Residential Structure Fire

3-5-08

 

Stations 221,225 were alerted for a possible Residential Structure Fire on Runette St. In 221 First due. Engine 225 First On scene reporting Nothing showing. Engine 221 and Truck 225 Calling out With in Seconds later. 225 Captain Reported a cooking incident with only a minor smoke condition, and fire was out on arrival of crews. Units worked on scene for about 20 min with Ventilation.

Command: Captain 225

Units: 221 Engine, 225 Engine, 225 Truck, PH Medic 380.

 

 

Commercial Structure Fire

3-2-08

 

Stations 225,221 were alerted for a Fire Alarm Activation at the Valmar Apt Complex on Robinson Blvd. this morning. Shortly after the alarm was upgraded to a commercial structure assignment due to another caller reporting a grease fire, Adding station 227. 225 Engine and 225 Truck First on scene reporting fire was out, Minor smoke condition all units can return not on scene. 225 Units remained on scene for ventilation and returned shortly after. 

Command: 225 Captain

Units:225 Engine, 225 Truck,221 Engine, 227 Truck

 

 

 

Structural Collapse

02-7-2008

 

Early Thursday morning Stations 221,225,227 were alerted for the report of a house that collapsed at the corner of Mt. Carmel Rd. and Runette St. 225 Engine first to arrive found a residential structure that had collapsed with only side A still standing. The structure was vacant and there were no injuries, scene was secured and turned over to station 221 and PHFM 516. All units Returned.

 

 

Command:221 Captain (Jasper)

Units: 221 Engine, 225 Engine, 225 Truck, 227 Rescue

 

 

Residential Structure Fire 01-29-2008 Late in the evening, companies 225 and 221 were assigned to respond to a brush fire endangering a structure on Frankstown Road. Upon arrival of 225-Engine, there were flames showing from a residential structure. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing 227 to the scene. Moments later 222 and 223 RIT were sent to the scene. Within minutes, an exterior attack was put into effect due to the conditions present. Wilkins FD 302 was sent to the scene to assist with foam. Units worked on scene for several hours. Four civilians were transported to local hospitals. Command: 225 Chief Responding Units: 225-Engine, 225-Truck, 227-Engine, 227-Engine-2, 227-Rescue, 221-Engine, 221-Engine-2, 222-Engine-2, 222-Engine-1, 222-Rescue, 223-Engine, 223-Engine-2, 302-Engine, PHPD, PH Medics, SAEDS, PH-F1 Pics By Station 223

 

1-28-08

Dumpster Fire

 

Station 225 Had back to back calls Monday evening. First called to a fire alarm on Verona Rd.,while clearing the alarm 225 was called to a dumpster fire at Nelbon and Lindberg Ave. 225 Eng found a working Dumpster fire Crews worked on scene for about 20 min. While returning back to the station 225 was again alerted for yet another fire alarm activation on Verona rd. Faulty detector was the cause. and to top of the busy night in the 225th Units were called to the structure fire above.. 

 

 

Command: 225 Chief

Units: 225 Eng 1, 225 Eng 2, 225 Truck

 

1-20-2008

Structure Fire

 

Stations 225,227,222 were alerted to a Residential Structure fire Early Sunday Evening. Caller reported flames coming from the vents and the family pet still inside. 227 Engine first to arrive finding a working fire on the first floor and basement ceiling. While Crews made the attack on the fire as well as rescuing the family dog. Truck 225 laid a supply line the 227 Eng. All units on scene operated for approx 1 hour. Great Job to all units on scene! No injuries reported and the family pet was ok!

 

 

Command:227 Chief (Dolton)

Units: 227 Eng 1, 227 Eng 2, 225 Truck, 222 Eng 1, 222 Eng 2, PHPD, PH Medic 380.

 

 

LODD

Harvey Jordon

1936-2008

 

Penn Hills Station 225 Would like to Send Out our Deepest Sympathy's to Our Brothers of Station 221 and The Family of Harvey Jordon. Harvey Passed away Monday Morning While responding to a Fire call. Please keep Harvey, Family and Brothers of  Station 221 in your Thoughts and Prayers.

 

 

1-13-08

Early Morning Structure Fire

 

At Approx. 5:25 am Stations 225 & 221 alerted for reported Structure Fire. Police on scene reporting smoke showing with a plug near by. 225 Engine arrived on scene and reported a working fire in the basement. 221 Engine 1 arrived and took the plug. Truck 225 went to work with Ventilation. Command Req.227 added to the card. Units operated on scene for about 2.5 hours. Fire appears to have originated in basement with extension into the first floor and roof area. First Floor area inside the door was burnt out. 516 FM1 on scene for investigation. Good Job to all that were on scene.

 

 

Command - 225 Chief
Units on Scene - 225 Engine, 225 Truck, 221 Engine 1 & 2, 227 Engine 1 & 2, Rescue 227, Service 221 & 227, PHPD, PH EMS, PHFM (516FM1), EQT, DUQ, ACPWD

 

 

 

 

1-4-08

Installation of Fire Officers

 

On Sunday the members and Family of Station 225 Attended the Installation dinner foe the 2008-2009 Fire Officers. The New officers Were Sworn in by District Justice. Congratulation to the New offices!

 

 

1-5-08

Vehicle Fire

 

Responded for Vehicle Fire. Units arriving at station reported it visible from station. 225 Engine 1 and 221 Engine arrived on scene reporting working fire and began extinguishment. Units use 1 3/4" line from 225 and Booster from 221  to extinguish. All units returned in service.

 

Command:225 Chief

Units: 225 Eng, 221 Eng

 

1-1-08

Start Off the New Year

 

Stations 225 and 221 Responded to Frankstown Rd. Early this morning for a Automatic Fire Alarm. This was the First call for 225 for the New Year. Burnt food was the cause for the alarm. All units returned in service.

Command:225 Chief

Units: 225 Eng, 221 Eng