<p>
St. 225, 221, & 227 were alerted for a possible structure fire. Caller reporting an odor of something burning in the house. 221 Squad arrived with Crews going into investigate. 227 TK to position nose to nose with the Squad and send Crew inside as well. 221 Wagon to Stand by at Plug. 225 SVC & SQ crew assisting in investigation and Traffic Control. Crews located a shorted and overheated chest freezer motor. Crews unplugged unit and advised occupants. All units returned in service.</p>
Tuesday, December 28, 2010
REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE, 15 VERONA RD
REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE, 15 VERONA RD
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 514 GROVE RD
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 514 GROVE RD
<p>
St. 221, 225, 222 & 227 TK were alerted for a strange odor inside the structure. Crews arrived and began investigating. Crews located a paint thinner type odor, that disipated as the crews worked. Dominion Peoples Gas Man arrived on scene, stating he was in the area at another house for an odor as well. He went in with the crews and stated it was the same odor as the previous house. Crews determined it was a thinner or nail polish remover type odor that must have been dumped in the sewer system. All units returned in service.<span style="display: none">QT </span></p>
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 8930 FRANKSTOWN RD
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 8930 FRANKSTOWN RD
<p>
St. 225 & 221 were alerted for Smoke in the Building. 225 TK followed by 221 Squad, Wagon & SVC called in service. 225 TK called out investigating. Crews found a smoke condition from an earlier cooking incident. 225 Chief held the assignment with the Truck and returned all others.</p>
Monday, December 27, 2010
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 222 MCCUTCHEON RD. #2
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 222 MCCUTCHEON RD. #2
<p>
St. 225, 221, & 227 were alerted for a strange odor in the apartment. 221 Squad, Wagon & Asst. Chief were in service with a crew of 16, followed by 227 TK with a crew of 4. 221 Squad arrived on scene with the Wagon taking position to lay a reverse lay to the hydrant at Bon Air & McCutcheon. 227 TK took position behind the Squad, followed by 225 SVC. 221 Chief assummned Command and the Squad, Wagon, Truck & SVC crews went into investigate with Meters, TIC & Tools. Crews reported to Command that they had a strange odor on the 2nd floor found to be from unsanitary and cleanliness issues of the occupants. Crews also reported a odor on the 1st Floor from a burnt Sweeper Motor. All units returned in service.<br />
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REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE, 8918 UPLAND TERRACE
REPORTED STRUCTURE FIRE, 8918 UPLAND TERRACE
<p>
St. 225</p>
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM, 155 LISA DR
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM, 155 LISA DR
<p>
Residential Fire Alarm</p>
CO ALARM, 8086 ABER RD
CO ALARM, 8086 ABER RD
<p>
CO Detector Activation, No readings found, units returned in service.</p>
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 9522 GLENDALE RD
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 9522 GLENDALE RD
<p>
Odor Investigation and CO Detector Activation </p>
QRS DETAIL, VERONA RD
QRS DETAIL, VERONA RD
<p>
Alerted for a QRS Call. Crew returned since the detail was in the 222nd District.</p>
QRS DETAIL, VERONA RD
QRS DETAIL, VERONA RD
<p>
Alerted for a QRS Call. Crew returned since the detail was in the 222nd District.</p>
Wednesday, December 15, 2010
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 8147 CHASKE ST.
ODOR INVESTIGATION, 8147 CHASKE ST.
<p>
St. 221, 222EN, 225SVC, 227TK alerted for a reported Gas Leak inside the structure. 221 Squad crew arrived on scene investigating a 2 story duplex unit on the left, Driver set up lighting. Crews reported an odor of gas from the stove and an odor on the first division in 8147 Chaske. Equitable gas notified. 222EN crew arrived and began assisting. Command request crews attempt to isolate the gas to individual appliance and meter LEL inside the structure along with evaluating the outside main. Crews made contact with resident in 8149 Chaske to determine the source of the problem was caused from a plumber pouring liquid drain opener in the drain causing the odor. Ventilation to both units on Chaske, occupant advised, all units clear. One occupant evaluated by medics refused transferred to hospital. <span style="display: none"> </span></p>
Monday, December 13, 2010
CO CONDITION, 262 SUNCREST DR
CO CONDITION, 262 SUNCREST DR
<p>
Squad 221 alerted for a possible CO condition in the residents, no priority symptoms. Squad crew of 6 responded. Squad 221 arrived on the scene Assistant with command crews investigating. The home owner states she came home to find her vehicle had been running in the garage for several hours and immediately began to open all the windows and doors in the house. The home was ventilated for approximately 45 minutes prior to calling for emergency services. Crews metered the entire house with negative results. Readings of 38ppm were found inside the vehicle. Vehicle windows were opened and garage ventilated until metered readings of zero. Assisted the home owner to close all the windows and secure the house. The entire house including the garage were metered with zero readings. Command terminated, returned in service.<br />
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RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM, 123 HARVEST DR
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM, 123 HARVEST DR
<p>
221 Squad and 225 Engine alerted for a residential fire alarm activation. Squad crew with 7 marked on the air. County advised home owner on scene reporting a false code. 221 Squad arrived on the scene reporting a 2 story residential structure nothing showing, crews investigating Assistant with command side alpha. Crews made contact with the home owner reports burnt food, house ventilated. Command terminated, returned in service.<br />
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Friday, December 10, 2010
PUBLIC SERVICE DETAIL, 2159 SAMPSON ST
PUBLIC SERVICE DETAIL, 2159 SAMPSON ST
<p>
St. 225 & 221 were alerted for a Public Service Detail. Resident was on scene with a cat stuck in a sewer drop requesting assistance. Units arrived and placed an attic ladder in the drop and descended to try to retrieve the frisky feline. The feline retreated further into the drain. Units were able to trace the sewer line further down into the yard and found it flows out into a small stream. It was determined the feline has an escape route and animal control was notified. All units returned in service.<span style="display: none"> </span></p>
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM, 251 CESENT PINES DR
RESIDENTIAL FIRE ALARM, 251 CESENT PINES DR
<p>
St. 221 was alerted to assist St. 222, 225, 227TK, & 223RIT for a working Fire Structure Fire. 221 Squad arrived on scene and was assigned to Salvage and Overhaul. Fire was deemed under control, and Squad Crew assisted the Penn Hills Fire Marshal with the investigation. All units returned in service as they picked up.<span style="display: none"> </span></p>
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 9311 FRANKSTOWN RD
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 9311 FRANKSTOWN RD
<p>
Commercial Fire Alarm</p>
Thursday, December 9, 2010
Wednesday, December 8, 2010
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 9311 FRANKSTOWN RD
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 9311 FRANKSTOWN RD
<p>
Commercial Fire Alarm.</p>
Tuesday, December 7, 2010
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 4491 VERONA RD
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 4491 VERONA RD
<p>
Commercial Fire Alarm at American Legion. 221 Squad arrived finding construction workers working on the building next door.</p>
Monday, December 6, 2010
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 7300 RIDGEVIEW AVE
COMMERCIAL FIRE ALARM, 7300 RIDGEVIEW AVE
<p>
Commercial Fire Alarm</p>
PIC W/ HAZARDS, 8200 NADINE ROAD
PIC W/ HAZARDS, 8200 NADINE ROAD
<p>
PIC w/ Hazards, Vehicle into the Pole. Units were cancelled as they went enroute.</p>
COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE, 2698 ROBINSON BLVD
COMMERCIAL STRUCTURE FIRE, 2698 ROBINSON BLVD
<p>
St. 225, 221, & 227 TK were alerted for a reported structure fire. Police on scene reporting a Working Fire with Possible Entrapment. 221 Squad requested 222 RIT added to the assignment. 221 Squad layed out 600' of 5" supply and crews went in investigating. Crews found a smoke condition on the upper floors and a fire on a stove that was extinguished. Crews checked for extension and ventilated. Units returned as they picked up.</p>
QRS DETAIL, BETTY JANE COURT
QRS DETAIL, BETTY JANE COURT
<p>
QRS Detail assisting Penn Hills EMS</p>
FLOODED BASEMENT, 8181 NADINE RD
FLOODED BASEMENT, 8181 NADINE RD
<p>
Crews assisted the homeowner in pumping approximatley 4 feet of water from the basement from the night before.</p>
SMOKE IN THE STRUCTURE, 8181 NADINE RD
SMOKE IN THE STRUCTURE, 8181 NADINE RD
<p>
St. 221, 225, 222, & 227TK were alerted for possible residential structure fire with a water condition in the basement. Crews arrived finding about 4 feet of water in the basement with a minor smoke condition in the structure. Crews isolated the main breaker and shut electric service off to the structure. The smoke began to clear. Units were able to get into the basement at this time with Thermal Cameras and check for any signs of fire. It was determined the electrical motor on the furnace burnt up and caused the smoke. Units attempted to begin pumping of the basement but were unsucessful due to the heavy rain that had been falling all day. Crews were unable to determine where the water was coming in from. Homeowner was advised and crews returned in service.</p>
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