July 2009

2009 Monthly Calls

# 117 - RIT Detail - Smoke in a house

204 Eastern Ave, Aspinwall

7.1.2009 - 9:03PM

Units alerted for a smell of smoke in the house. 102 Units reported
they isolated the problem and cancelled the RIT.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St102, 111E2, 265Tk, 157R1, 191Tk, 260RIT

# 118 - Personal Injury Crash w/ Pin

Geyer Rd/Wynne St, Shaler

7.3.2009 - 4:38AM

Units alerted for a vehicle crash, vehicle on its side with one male
pinned. 259 Rescue arrived on scene and began stabilization and
extrication. The male patient was not injured. 260 Arrived on scene
and assisted with stabilization of the vehicle while the patient was
removed.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St259, 260R1

# 119 - Illegal Burn

110 Westwood Ave, Shaler

7.4.2009 - 3:32PM

Units alerted for an open burn approx 10x10 in an open field behind
the address. 260 Truck arrived on scene, Captain (Nestler) with
command, extinguished the fire with approx 400 gallons of water.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260

# 120 - Vehicle Crash

Heather Dr / Mandrake Dr, Shaler

7.6.2009 - 4:31PM

Units alerted for a vehicle crash, occupied vehicle into a yard with unk
injuries. Chief kalos arrived on scene and reported no injuries,
however would need fire to continue in case the fuel tank would
rupture coming off of a fence post. There was no further incident, and
units were clear in about 20 mins.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260

# 121 - Vehicle Crash

High St / Butler St, Etna

7.7.2009 - 4:17PM

Units alerted for a vehicle crash into a building, building sustaining
some structural damage, no injuries. 260 was initially assigned the
task to shore up part of the structure, however it was found that the
wall that was struck was a non load bearing wall, and 260 Rescue
staged on scene.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St149, 260R1

# 123 - Commercial Alarm

21 Hickory St, Etna (Etna Commons)

7.8.2009 - 4:29PM

Dispatch alerted companies for a fire alarm. Upon arrival, it was
determined that there were workers on the roof who set off the alarm.
There was no fire and 260 was placed back in service by command
(Porter)

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St149, 260Tk

# 122 - Commercial Alarm

101 Marzolf Rd Ext, Shaler (Marzolf Primary School)

7.8.2009 - 8:29AM

Companies dispatched for a pull station alarm from the 1st floor of
the school. The alarm company quickly received a proper code and
259 Deputy (Campbell) continued to the scene to confirm. All other
units were disregarded.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St259, 260R1

# 124 / 126 - House Fire / Rekindle *** PHOTOS ***

100 Lippert St, Millvale

7.10.2009 - 4:28AM

Dispatch alerted companies for a fully involved house fire. Police
arrived on scene and reported 1st floor up through the roof fully
involved. The house was vacant with exposure issues on both B and
D sides. The fire is currently under investigation by the Allegheny
County Fire Marshal - Units were called back later for a re-kindle,
however, all units were cancelled by 191.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St191, 149R1, 259E2, 260Tk, 102RIT, 240ACT,
312R40

# 125 - Vehicle Leaking Gas

North Ave / Lincoln Ave, Millvale

7.10.2009 - 9:40AM

Units alerted for a vehicle leaking gasoline at this intersection. Upon
arrival, male that occupied the vehicle decided it was ok to drive off
and did not want any assistance.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St 191, 260R1
Special: 240MNI

# 128 - House Fire

300-block of Siegel St, Millvale

7.11.2009 - 1:39PM

Units alerted for another vacant house fire. Upon arrival, house was
fully involved and units went into defensive operations. Fire was
marked under control in about 2 hours from dispatch. Due to the
heat and humidity, many companies were added for manpower.
Great job by all who were on scene.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St191, 259E2, 149E1, 260Tk, 102RIT, 312R40,
240ACT
2nd Alarm: 239E1, 246E2, 111E2, 247Tk, 265Tk, 174RIT
Transfers: 249 Into 246, 263 into 259, 251 into 239, 217 into 102

# 127 - Unknown Type Fire

Maryland Ave / Logan St, Millvale

7.10.2009 - 9:09PM

Units alerted for an unknown type fire near the intersection. Upon
police arrival, it was determined to be a rec fire and all fire units were
placed back in service.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St 191, 239E1, 149E1, 260Tk, 102RIT, 240ACT,
312R40

# 129 - Vehicle into a house

433 Marzolf Rd, Shaler

7.12.2009 - 9:54AM

Units alerted for a vehicle into a building, no injuries, however the
driver took off. 259 Rescue arrived on scene and determined no
need for 260 to shore the structure. Actor driver was caught about 15
min

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St259, 260R1

# 130 - Fire Alarm

52 Maplewood Rd, Shaler

7.15.2009 - 10:50AM

260 Alerted for a hallway smoke detector activation. Shortly after
dispatch, 911 received a proper code for the alarm. 260 Assistant
(Fowler) continued in to confirm.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260

# 131 - Smoke Coming from a Residence

227 Friday Rd, Shaler

7.15.2009 - 6:15PM

Units dispatched for a report of smoke coming from the rear of a
vacant structure. Police arrived on scene and found a rec fire, stating
all fire units can cancel. 260 Command (Skalos) returned all units
after speaking with the residents.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260, 149R1, 191E1, 102RIT

# 132 - Flooding Condition

233 Manhattan Ave, Shaler

7.16.2009 - 3:47PM

Company 260 Dispatched to a flooding condition at a residence as
the result of a water main break. 260 Chief arrived on scene and held
the assignment in station.. Fire police was called for traffic control.
All 260 units cleared around 5PM, fire police cleared about 11PM after
the break was fixed.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260
Special: St325

# 133 - Vehicle into a building

603 Evergreen Ave, Millvale

7.18.2009 - 2:27AM

County 9-1-1 dispatched units to a vehicle that hit a building. Upon
arrival by police, it was determined that there was no need for any
rescue trucks as all of the occupants were out of the vehicle. 191
Chief (Tunstall) placed 260 back in service.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St191, 260R1, 312R40, 259QRS

# 135 - Vehicle into a house

1014 Anderson Rd, Shaler

7.21.2009 - 3:22PM

County 9-1-1 dispatched units to a vehicle that struck a house with no
injuries or entrapment. Upon arrival by command, it was determined
that this incident could be held to 259 and an EMS unit for an
evaluation.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St259, 260R1

# 134 - Fire Alarm Activation

101 Marzolf Rd Ext, Shaler (Marzolf Primary School)

7.20.2009 - 11:27AM

County 9-1-1 dispatched units to a fire alarm for a pull station at the
school. Units were held on station by 259 Deputy as he and his
engine went in to confirm a false alarm.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St259, 260R1

# 136 - Fire Alarm Activation

413 Evergreen Ave, Millvale (Family Links)

7.224.2009 - 6:07PM

County 9-1-1 dispatched units to a fire alarm. 191 Assistant (Grimpe)
arrived on scene and disregarded all units as the alarm reset.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St191, 260Tk, 259E2

# 137 - Outside Gas Leak

50 Mathilda St, Shaler

7.28.2009 - 2:00PM

County 9-1-1 dispatched units to a gas meter that was struck outside
of the residence. Upon arrival, Equitable Gas was already on scene
and began to shut off the gas. Units remained on scene for a short
while and was released by the Equitable Representative.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St260

# 138 - Fire Alarm

21 Hickory St, Etna (Etna Commons)

7.30.2009 - 10:39AM

County 9-1-1 dispatched units to a fire alarm, general in nature. 149
Engine arrived on scene and slowed all units to non emergency rate,
and shortly thereafter cancelling units, determined to be a false
activation.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St149, 260Tk

# 139 - Fire Alarm

381 Wible Run Rd, Shaler (Shaler High School)

7.31.2009 - 7:41AM

County 9-1-1 dispatched units to a fire alarm for the 3rd floor stairwell
at the school. Police arrived on scene and reported all was fine, that
it was workers on scene working on the alarm system. All units
cleared.

Units
Dispatched

1st Alarm: St259, 260R1