Stations 227, 225, 222, 223 and 196RIT were dispatched at 5:36pm for a possible structure fire at the Duff Manor Hi-Rise on Duff Road. Dispatch advised that a caller from apartment 309 stated smoke was coming from her microwave when she opened the door. 227 Truck arrived on scene with 227 Assistant establishing command and reporting no evacuation and nothing showing. 225 Engine arrived on scene shortly after. Crews investigated and found no fire and no problem, a cooking incident only. Command returned all units in service.
Stations 221, 225 and 227 were dispatched at 12:04pm for a residential fire alarm activated at 487 Grove Road. As units were in route, Dispatch advised that there was an individual on scene without proper code stating a false activation due to a cooking incident. 221 Squad continued in and verified a false alarm. All fire units returned in service.
Stations 222, 225 and 221 were dispatched at 3:00pm for a reported vehicle fire on Coal Hollow Road near Verona Road. Units arrived in the area and were initially unable to locate the vehicle. 225 Service called out with the vehicle on Coal Hollow Road closer to Old Coal Hollow and reported no fire. 225 Engine proceeded to that location to confirm that the fire was out. Command reported a mechanical issue with the vehicle, no fire. All fire units returned in service.
Station 225 was dispatched at 7:14pm for a public service detail to assist a resident at 332 Penn Oak Drive with gaining access to their residence. Resident accidentally locked himself out of the house. Police on scene requested Station 225 to ladder a second story window. 225 Truck responded non-emergency and 225 Chief established command. Crews were able to ladder the residence and gain access for the resident. All fire units returned in service.
Stations 225 and 227 were dispatched at 2:21pm for a fire alarm activated at 37 Nancy Drive. 227 Engine arrived on scene with 227 Assistant establishing command and reporting nothing showing from the exterior. Crews investigated and found the alarm set off in error by a self cleaning oven. No fire department services needed so all units returned in service.
225 Truck was returning to station from a previous call when they came across a motor vehicle crash at the intersection of Frankstown and Laketon Roads with one of the vehicle occupants on the ground outside of the vehicle. 225 Crew stayed with the patient until Police and Medics arrived and then 225 Truck returned in service.
Stations 225, 222, 223 and 227 were dispatched at 8:28am for a reported lamp on fire in the living room at 409 Elias Drive. Firefighter 225-529 lives across the street from this residence and found a small working fire in the living room and was able to quickly extinguish the fire with a dry chem fire extinguisher. 225 Truck and 227 Engine continued in to check for extension and assist with smoke ventilation. Resident was evaluated and released by Medics. No extension was found. Structure was turned over to the resident and all fire units returned in service.
Station 225 was dispatched at 9:13pm for a vehicle fire at the GetGo Gas Station at 9003 Frankstown Road. Police on scene confirmed a working vehicle fire about two feet from the pumps. 225 Engine-1 arrived on scene and crews a 1-3/4" attack line and tank water to extinguish the fire. Crews remained on scene for a short while to overhaul the vehicle and extinguish hot spots. Scene was turned over to Police to arrange for a tow and all fire units returned in service.
Stations 221, 225 and 227 were dispatched at 7:48pm for a fire alarm activated at 7958 Orlan Place. County Dispatch reported a female on scene with the wrong password stating a false alarm. 221 Squad crew proceeded in to confirm a false alarm. All units returned in service.
Stations 225 and 221 were dispatched at 12:22pm for a reported vehicle fire as a result of a motor vehicle crash near Bobo's Carwash on Frankstown Road. As companies were acknowledging the call, County Dispatch advised that police on scene reported no fire and no need for fire or rescue. All units returned in service.
Stations 225 and 221 were dispatched at 10:25am for a commercial fire alarm at the Valmar Apartment Building. 225 Engine arrived on scene reporting nothing showing. Command held the assignment with 225 Engine. Crews found the alarm activated in error due to a problem with phone lines. Alarm was reset and all fire units returned in service.
Stations 221 and 225 were dispatched at 3:28pm for a report of a natural gas odor outside of a vacant structure. 221 Chief arrived and established command and reported an active gas leak outside. Command requested gas company to the scene. Gas was terminated and scene was turned over to the gas company. All fire units returned in service.
Stations 221, 225 and 227 were dispatched at 12:45pm for a residential fire alarm activated at 340 Banfield Street. 221 Squad arrived on scene reporting nothing showing. Assignment was held with 221 Squad for a confirmed false alarm. Report was taken and all fire units returned in service.
Stations 221, 225 and 227 were dispatched at 5:51pm for a residential fire alarm activated at 112 Bramble Street. County Dispatch advised units that a resident on scene called stating a false alarm, but did not have proper passcode for the alarm company. 221 Squad proceeded in to verify and held all other units in station. False alarm was confirmed and all fire units returned in service.
Stations 225 and 221 were dispatched at 8:38am for a residential fire alarm activated at 204 Conestoga Road. County Dispatch advised incoming units of a reported false alarm called in by resident on scene without proper passcode for the alarm company. 225 Truck and 221 Squad proceeded in and spoke to the resident to confirm a false activation. Resident was advised and all fire units returned in service.
