Cherry City Volunteers

19:04 – Units were dispatched to 32 Arlington Court in the first due for a working kitchen fire.  Initial reports indicated that the fire had spread from the stove to cabinets above the stove.  260 Chief arrived on scene and had good smoke pushing through  the front door.  260 Truck arrived on scene about a …

11:20 – Units were dispatched to 403 Davis Avenue in our first due for a working house fire.  260 Chief arrived on scene and had smoke showing.  The back deck was off and spreading to the rest of the house.  260 Truck arrived on scene a short time later and began to knock the fire. …

08:18 - 260 Rescue assisted 259 Rescue with removal of a dog from a creek bed behind 1809 Babcock Boulevard. Upon arrival, 259 had ground ladders set up down to the creek bed. 260 team utilized a firefighter in hip boots to ford the creek and bring the dog to the near shore behind the address. …

23:55 – 260 rescue arrived on scene and pulled 2 extinguishers because one of the two vehicles involved were smoking. All occupants took off from the crash and 260 Rescue remained on scene until the tow trucks removed the vehicles.

07:51 – Multiple calls were coming into Allegheny County 9-1-1 for a working house fire at 75 Shaler Ave.  260 Truck arrived 2nd on scene to a working structure fire behind 247EN2. Upon arrival, the 2-1/2 story dwelling had the entire roof and 2nd floor filled with fire. 260 Truck set up for aerial operations, …

13:01 – Units dispatched to Store Express in Etna for a strange odor in the building.  Crews investigated and determined it was from sewer gas and they were advised to flush the line out with water. Engines: 149, 265 Truck: 260    

20:41 – Units were dispatched to the bus garage on Poplar St in Etna for a bus on fire.  149 Arrived on scene and had an access issue getting into the compound, so they forced entry through a chain link fence with a saw.  260 Rescue arrived on scene and utilized tank water to assist …

22:05 – Units dispatched to 282 Butler St in Etna for a vehicle that struck a parked car and sheared a gas meter.  260 Truck along with 149 had the gas shut off and checked the residence for any odors and readings. Units Dispatched: 149E, 265E, 260T  

The Volunteers from Cherry City get involved cleaning, stripping & waxing the downstairs hall.

21:12 – Units dispatched to Route 28 South in the area of the Shaler Pump House for a truck on fire.  260 Rescue was on scene in less than 5 minutes and had the fire knocked down in about another3 minutes.  259 was continued in to assist with overhaul and 191 was cancelled Additional photos …

19:25 – Units were dispatched to 911 Penn St in Sharpsburg for a working fire on the 2nd floor.  260 Truck took the C side of the structure, focusing on ventilation, and later assisted with overhaul.  The fire was declared under control in about 40 minutes. Units Dispatched: 265E, 102E, 111E, 217E, 260T, 191RIT Special …

  St John’s Fire Prevention

  1:14 – Units dispatched to the area of 575 Seavey Rd in front of Seavey Service for a vehicle rollover with entrapment.  260 Chief arrived on scene shortly after police and stated that the patient had been extricated.  259 was returned for there were no other extensive hazards.  260 Rescue handled a containment detail …

The members of Cherry City congratulate Charlie Eidenmiller on 50 years of service to the Company!  Thank you for your service!

The members of Cherry City headed out to PNC Park to watch the Buccos battle the Tigers.  With a packed house, the Pirates didn’t let us down!

15:44 – Units dispatched to Tsudis Chocolate Company in R.I.D.C. for the back of the building on fire.  First CES from 111 & 102 reporting heavy smoke inside.  260 Truck arrived on scene and began ventilation on side B.  260 Rescue arrived and made entry into the fire room, shutting off an active sprinkler with …

Crews worked to demonstrate to the Shaler Seniors what can happen if you drink and drive.  Parties involved to make this a successful year include: Shaler EMS Shaler Police Shaler Fire Companies -Rescues 259, 260 & Engine 264 Shaler High School First Responder Class Stat Medevac    

Stations 260 & 259 teamed up with Shaler EMS to teach Shaler Seniors the catastrophic effects of drinking and driving.  The scenario was rehearsed in the Bauerstown VFD Parking Lot on 5/23/2012