March 2009

2009 Monthly Calls

# 32 - Physical Rescue Detail

346 Butler St (Winschel Hardware), Etna Boro

3.2.2009 - 4:10PM

Units were alerted for a vehicle that fell on a male behind the
address. The patient had a vehicle up on jacks that were on loose
gravel causing the jacks to slip and pinning the patients hand. 149
arrived on scene and utilized high lift jacks to free the patient. 260
arrived and stabilized the vehicle

Units
Dispatched

149R1, 260R1

# 33 - Fire alarm activation

52 Maplewood Rd, Shaler Twp

3.6.2009 - 9:06AM

260 units alerted by Allegheny County 9-1-1 for a general fire alarm
activation. Captain (Nestler) arrived on scene with nothing showing,
and dispatch received an update of a proper code received. Captain
handled the report and found out to be a bad cook.

Units
Dispatched

St260

# 34 - Report of smoke coming from a structure

Kittanning St / Butler St, Etna Boro

3.10.2009 - 8:35PM

Units were alerted for smoke possibly coming from a house near the
intersection. 149 Assistant (Mertens) held all incoming units on a
non emergency response and held all units on scene to the area of
the Advance Auto Parts. After an investigation, nothing was found, all
units returned.

Units
Dispatched

St149, 264Tk, 265Tk, 260E1, 102RIT

# 35 - Fire Alarm Activation

446 Schwartz Ave, Shaler Twp

3.12.2009 - 7:10PM

Units were alerted for 2 general fire alarms. Upon arrival, units found
a smoke condition inside of the residence. It was founded that the
flue for the chimney was closed. 260 Truck crew vented the structure.

Units
Dispatched

St260

# 36 - Working Structure Fire ***PHOTOS***

1600 Babcock Blvd, Shaler Twp (Little Brown Jug)

3.17.2009 - 2:10AM

Multiple calls into the 911 center for a roof fire in 259's 1st due. Box
259-1 was struck, units arrived on scene and initiated an initial
aggressive interior attack, but were pulled back out shortly after. After
some defensive ops, units got back in to the building and proceeded
to make another aggressive attack. Fire was marked under control at
03:10. Photos courtesy of Millvale VFD Website

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St259, 246E1, 260R1, 191Tk, 239RIT
Special Calls: 251RIT, St240 (Stby) and 149E1 into 191

# 38 - Illegal Fire

618 Clay St, Sharpsburg Boro

3.17.2009 - 5:15PM

Units were alerted for an illegal fire behind the address, a resident
burning garbage. 265 and 102 units arrived on scene and cancelled
260, who was initially on a fill.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St265, 102E1, 260R1.

# 37 - Fire alarm activation

146 Hawthorne Rd, Millvale Boro (Mt Alvernia)

3.17.2009 - 9:08AM

Units were alerted for a general fire alarm. 259 Engine, which was
still on scene at the Little Brown Jug responded to confirm that steam
set off the alarm and there was no problem.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St191, 149E1 (Fill), 260Tk
Special: 259E2

# 39 - Vehicle Rescue

Rt 28 SB, Shaler Twp

3.18.2009 - 3:25PM

Units were alerted for a vehicle accident, into a jersey barrier with
boats and hoes involved. 260 Rescue arrived on scene and assisted
an uninjured patient out of the vehicle. 260 remained on scene for
traffic control while the vehicle was removed by a tow. Male was
taken into custody by Shaler PD for suspicion of DUI

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260, 149R1, 259QRS

# 40 - Pumping Detail

225 Davis Ave, Shaler Twp

3.25.2009 - 7:58AM

Units alerted for a water break with water entering a basement. 260
Chief arrived on scene and advised units that they needed to bring
just 1 sump pump. Upon arrival by 260 Squad, the homeowner found
and opened the basement drain and it took the water. No need to
pump.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260

# 41 - Gas odor in a business

101 Brilliant Ave, Aspinwall Boro (National City Bank)

3.25.2009 - 12:43PM

Units were alerted for a strong smell of natural gas in the
business. Units upon arrival began the ventilation process. 260 was
diverted from the RIT detail to meter an adjacent structure.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St102, 111E2, 157E1, 191Tk, 265Tk, 260RIT

# 42 - Vehicle accident w/ Entrapment ***PHOTOS***

1017 Main St, Sharpsburg Boro (VFW)

3.27.2009 - 5:34AM

Units were alerted for a vehicle into a telephone pole, on fire with
entrapment, patient unconscious. 265 Arrived on scene and began
suppression, 149 began extrication and 260 assisted 149 with
extrication

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St265, 149R1, 260R1

# 43 - Fire alarm activation

133 Rangley Dr, Shaler Twp

3.27.2009 - 10:38AM

Units alerted for a fire alarm from a first floor smoke detector. Police
arrived on scene and stated that there was a bad cook, and
ventilation of a smoke condition was necessary. 260 Rescue crew
assisted with ventilation and returned a short time later.

Units
Dispatched

St259, 260R1, 246E2

# 44 - Vehicle accident with 1 leaking gas

313 North Ave, Millvale Boro

3.28.2009 - 12:26AM

Units were alerted for a vehicle into a parked car, with gasoline
leaking from one of the vehicles. 260 and 191 arrived on scene at the
same time and handled a minor containment detail

Units
Dispatched

St191, 260R1, 312R40, 259QRS

# 46 - Fire alarm activation

601 Main St, Sharpsburg Boro (Sharpsburg Towers)

3.29.09 - 6:28PM

Units were alerted for a general fire alarm. Police arrived on scene
and stated they had smoke on the 2nd division, and after a further
investigation, it was found out to be a bad cook. Units were returned
after a quick vent job

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St265, 102E1, 217E1, 111E2, 260Tk

# 45 - Vehicle Crash - Vehicle Smoking

Bridge St / Sycamore St, Etna Boro

3.29.2009 - 10:01AM

Units were alerted for a 2 vehicle crash with 1 vehicle smoking.
Police arrived on scene and requested EMS to continue in for an
evaluation, and 1 fire unit in for containment

Units
Dispatched

St149, 260R1