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West View House Fire
5/02/2008This afternoon 247TK was alerted to Georgetown Avenue in West View for a house fire. West View Companies arrived to find a working fire and went to work with fire attack. The Truck crew threw ladders, performed vertical ventilation, and assisted attack crews with opening up. The fire was controlled and companies remained for extensive salvage and overhaul.
Thanks to 297 for the work.
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Submitted by: Guido
May 05, 2008
Busy Day for the Volunteers
04/30/08Early this morning 247 QRS was alerted to a motor vehicle crash with injuries on Babcock Boulevard. QRS on scene handled the hazards while EMS evaluated 3 patients.
Shortly there after, 247 QRS was alerted to a male unconscious on Thompson Run Road. QRS crew worked to evaluate and package the patient for transport to the hospital.
The remainder of the day kept the volunteers busy with various medical calls ranging from falls to motor vehicle crashes. All in all the volunteers ran 16 total calls wrapping up the day at just after 11:00pm.
A big thanks to the volunteers for keeping the squad in service throughout the busy day to respond to the needs of the public.
Submitted by: astudebaker
May 01, 2008
House Fire Monday
4/28/2008Late this morning, units were alerted to Harbeth Drive in McKnight Village for a house fire. The caller reported a plumber was soldering pipes earlier in the day, and he returned for lunch to find his house on fire. 247E arrived with fire from the rear roof, established a water supply, stretched lines, and laddered the rear of the house. 297TK placed a vent hole and threw additional ground ladders while the crew from Rescue 40 assisted in opening up. The fire was held to the bathroom and small portion of the roof. Units remained for salvage and overhaul.
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Later in the afternoon, Laurel Gardens and Evergreen were alerted to a house fire on Short Street. Police arrived and confirmed a working fire. Ten minutes after the initial call, 247E was requested by 253 Chief and was second arriving. The Engine Crew established a water supply, threw ladders, searched, and stretched lines for fire attack. Crews worked under 253 Chief and 247 Deputy to quickly bring the fire under control. Thanks to 253 for the work, and 186 Chief for assistance with water supply
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Submitted by: Guido
April 29, 2008
Hotel Fight and Entrapment
4/27/2008Early this morning, 247 QRS was alerted to the Holiday Inn on McKnight Road for a fight with multiple injuries. The Engine crew worked with several police departments and Ross West View EMS to sort everything out and evaluate injuries.
http://kdka.com/local/wedding.brawl.Ross.2.709799.html
Later in the afternoon, Ross West View EMS and West View Fire were alerted to Perry Highway for a vehicle crash with entrapment. Units arrived to find an SUV on its side with two people trapped. 247 QRS responded to assist with extrication and complete ambulance crews for transport.
Submitted by: Guido
April 28, 2008
Motorcycle Accident
4/23/2008Late this afternoon, a passing motorist stopped at the firehouse to report an accident just down the street. Within 90 seconds, 247E (Staffed with 2 Paramedics and 3 EMT's) arrived at Siebert Rd and Twin Oaks Dr to find one motorcyclist down in the street. The Engine crew assessed and packaged one patient that was transported to a trauma center by Ross West View EMS.
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Submitted by: Guido
April 25, 2008
Car Into Macy's Furniture
4/17/2008This afternoon, units were alerted to Macy's Furniture store at Ross Park Mall for a vehicle into the building. 247E and DC arrived to find a vehicle into the building with structural damage. Companies were held to secure the scene and investigate an electrical odor throughout the store.
Company 247 - 253E,248E,188E,297TK,186TK,149RIT,RWV EMS
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Submitted by: Guido
April 25, 2008
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