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Motor Vehicle Crash with ejection 675 Old Frankstown Rd
December 27,2009 - Stations 233,236were dispatched at 02:15 hrs with assistance from Monroeville
195 for a reported single motor vehicle crash with ejection. 236 chief on scene
reporting one vehicle with four injuries, one critical. EMS (Plum) advised to
expedite. Plum Ems transported the critical female patient who was ejected from
the rear window approximately15' from the vehicle. Lifeflight would fly the critical
patient to a Pittsburgh Trauma Center. The other patients were treated by Monroeville
EMS. Station 233 remained on scene for several hours while Allegheny County Homicide
investigated the crash site.
Command: 236Chief (Glass), command passed to 233Captain (Helfer)
Companies: 233Rescue,Monroeville EMS, 236Engine, 236Squad,Plum EMS, Monroeville
police, Plum Police, Allegheny County Homicide
Residential Structure Fire 953 Key West Dr
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December 12, 2009 - Stations 236,233,234,333 were dispatched at 19:02 hrs for a shed on fire near
a residence. While en route to the scene 236chief was advised the fire has extended
into the residence. 236chief on scene with a working structure fire, Heavy fire
side c extending into the attic. A 2 1/2 line was stretched to side c of the structure
while a supply line was established and 2 1 3/4 line were were stretched through
the front door. Heavy fire conditions in the attic were met along side c. Fire
was brought under control within 30 minutes. Units remained on scene for over
2 hours performing salvage and overhaul. The fire is currently under investigation
by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall.
Command: 236chief (Glass)
Operations: 233chief (Currie)
Safety: 333chief (Paiano)
Units: 236eng-1, 236eng-2,233truck,234eng,333eng, 333special ops, Plum EMS, Murrysville
610 rehab, Plum Police,Plum Public Works, ACFM
Election of Officers
December 8, 2009 - at the regular monthly meeting,the members voted on the officers for 2010.
Congratulations to those who won the election. Only a few changes were made to
the line officers and executives positions.
Chief - Larry Glass President - Monte Myers
1st Asst. Chief - Jim Reynolds Vice President - Joette Franitti
2nd Asst. Chief- Rick Susalla
Captain - Garret Wagner
1st Lieut. - Dave Weyant
2nd Lieut - Mike McKnight
Medical Officer - Joe Susalla
C.O. Incident 60E Colony Square Apartments
November 11,2009 - Stations 236,234, Westmoreland 332,333 were alerted for a reported gas condition
inside the apt. with illness. 236Chief (Glass) on scene with command. Interior
crews reporting C.O. levels in the basement reaching 300ppm, division one 150ppm
and division two 50ppm. After the ventilation of four apartments was completed,
a dryer vent was discovered not attached to the outside ventilation source.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Interior Ops: 333Chief (Paiano)
Units: 236engine, 236truck,234attack,333 engine,333 special operation 332truck,
Plum EMS, Plum Police, 395Fire Police
Fire Prevention Open House 415 Abers Creek Rd.
October 25, 2009 - The members of the Holiday Park Fire Department opened their doors to the
residence of Plum Borough and guests to view their apparatus,learn about fire
safety, and enjoy a great lunch. A big thank you to all those who attended, assisted,
and helped put this project together for another successful year for station 236
serving the community of Holiday Park.
Motor Vehicle Crash(SUV vs. Dumptruck) Rt.286 @ New Texas Rd.
October 24,2009 - Stations 236,234 were alerted at 07:11hrs for a motor vehicle crash involving
an SUV and a dump truck with possible entrapment. 234chief (Davis) on scene reporting
heavy damage with the SUV smoking. Command reporting no entrapment or injuries.
Bystanders removed the occupant of the SUV through the rear window. Units on scene
for 20 minutes for cleanup.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Units: 236engine,234attack, Plum EMS, Plum Police
Garden Apartmant Structrue Fire 850 Presque Isle Dr
October 23,2009 - Stations 236,233,234 were alerted at 08:53hrs for a reported smoke alarm activation
inside an apartment. Fire Police on scene with light smoke in apartments C,D,E.
Chief 236 arrived on scene reporting heavy smoke visible sides A & C. Heavy
fire found in the basement with extension into division one. Fire crews entered
the structure through the front door for suppression,while the truck crew performed
a primary and secondary search. Fire was held to a single apartment. Allegheny
County Fire Marshall determined the cause of the fire was a faulty extension cord.
Crews remained on scene for over three hours.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Interior Ops: 333Chief (Paiano)
Units:236truck,236engine,234attack,233truck,333engine,332truck, Rehab610,
Plum EMS,Plum Police
MVC with Entrapment O'block near Key West Dr.
August 31, 2009 - Stations 236,233 alerted at 14:25hrs for a reported MVC head on with multiple
injuries and entrapment. 236engine-1 on scene with a total of 5 injured, several
still inside the vehicles. Minor extraction to removes 3 patients from vehicle
#2. Plum EMS and Monroeville EMS transported a total of 4 patients to area hospitals.
Crews on scene for one hour with clean up and fluids.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
EMS Ops: Moran, Izydore
Units: 236engine-1,236engine-2,233rescue,236squad, Plum Medic 487,488. Monroeville
47,48 and Plum PD
Vehicle Fire 584 Surfside Dr
August 31, 2009 - Stations 236,233 were alerted at 04:00hrs for a report of two vehicles on
fire in the driveway of a residence. 236 Chief upgraded the detail to a full first
alarm assignment adding 234, and 333. 236 Chief on scene as the resident was in
the process of extinguishing the fires. All companies disregarded with the exception
of 236. Allegheny County Fire Marshall, Plum PD are currently investigating the
incident.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Investigation: 236Asst-2 (Leksell)
Units: 236Engine-1,ACFM, Plum PD
Mobile Home Fire 4215 Holiday Hills Lane, Murrysville
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August 29, 2009 - Station 236 alerted at 06:00hrsto assist Murrysville Fire Department for a
reported mobile home fire. 236 Chief on scene with a fully involved mobile home.
Crews from 236 assisted Sardis with establishing a water supply, salvage and overhaul.
Fire is under investigation by the PA State Police arson division
Command: Asst20-1 (Ralston) 236Chief (Glass)
Units: Westmoreland stations 20,78,22,64,87,610, 236Engine-1, 236Engine-2
Port Authority Bus Fire Route 286 at Kane Rd
August 5th, 2009 - Stations 236,234 were alerted for a reported Port Authority bus fire at 17:51hrs.
395 fire police 3 (Myers) on scene with a well involved engine compartment fire
with extension into the passenger compartment. Fire was extinguished within 20
minutes as crews from both companies remained on scene for well over an 1 1/2hrs
for salvage and overhaul. Cause of the fire is under investigation by the Port
Authority Police
Command: 234Chief (Davis)
Operations: 236asst-2 (Leksell)
Units: 236Engine-1,234Attack,234Engin-1,234Squad,Plum EMS,Plum PD,Port Authority
PD
Vehicle Fire 9277 Saltsburg Rd
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July 21, 2009 - Stations 234,236 were alerted at 13:47hrs for a passenger van on fire in the
driveway of a residential home, 236 Chief added Westmoreland County Engine 333
to the assignment for manpower. On Scene chief reported a passenger van well involved
engine compartment fire with no exposures. Crews from 236 and 333 deployed 2 1"
3/4 hand lines to extinguish and overhaul the van. Crews on scene for 30 minutes
Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 236Engine, 333Engine, 324Attack, Plum EMS
Motor Vehicle Crash w/Entrapment 485 Pierson Run Rd
Stations 233,236 were alerted at 01:59 for a vehicle into a pole with possible
entrapment. 236 chief on scene reporting a single auto into a utility pole with
wires down, negative entrapment with one injury. Fire Department on scene assisting
with patient care and handling road hazards and clean-up. Female driver was transported
to Mercy Trauma Center
Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 233Rescue,236Engine-1,236Aquad,Monroeville EMS, Plum PD
Detached Structure Fire 3820 Sardis Rd.
July 1, 2009 - Stations 234,233,236 were alerted for a reported barn fire. 234 Chief on scene
with a detached large shed completely destroyed by fire to the ground. Fire Department
on scene for over an hour performing salvage and overhaul operations. The shed
was a total loss before fire departments arrival. Owner advised she was attempting
to burn out a family of mice.
Command:234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 234Attack,233Truck,236Engine-1,236Engine-2,333Engine
Motor Vehicle Crash 115 Sagamore Hill Rd.
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June 20th,2009 - Companies 236,332 were alerted at 03:47hrs for a motor vehicle crash involving
a utility pole with possible one still inside. 236asst-2on scene confirming vehicle
into a pole. One injured victim self extricated sitting outside the vehicle. Station
236 on scene for 45 minutes for debris cleanup and assisting EMS. Patient transported
to Presby Trauma center by Plum EMS.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Units: 236Rescue/Engine,332Rescue,Plum EMS, Plum PD
Structure Fire 5 Pin Oak Court
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June 17th, 2009 - Stations 233,234,236 were alerted at 1946hrs for a reported residential structure
fire. 234chief on scene with heavy fire through the roof. As crews arrived on
scene all operations were forced to a defensive mode due to a roof collapse. Crews
remained on scene for over three hours after the initial knock down applying 22,000
gallons of water onto the structure. County Fire Marshall investigating the incident
Command: 233Chief (Currie)
Side "C" operations: 236Chief (Glass)
Units: 233Engine-2,233Truck,234Attack,236Truck,236Engine-1,234Engine,Multiple
Support Units.
Vehicle Fire Golden Mile Highway near YMCA
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June 16th,2009 - Stations 236,234 were alerted at 1515hrs for a passenger van on fire with
one occupant around the vehicle. 236Engine-2 on scene with a good engine and passenger
compartment fire. Crews on scene over an hour for salvage and overhaul operations
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Units: 236Engine-2,236Squad,234Engine,Plum EMS, Plum PD
Busy Afternoon For Station 236
June 15,2009 - Stations 233,236 were alerted at 1611hrs for a motor vehicle crash on Saltsburg
Rd. at Boyce Park Dr. with injuries. Incident handled by Station 233
Stations 234,233,236,333 were alerted at 17:01 hrs for a residential structural
fire at 9127 Oak St. in Renton. 233 asst on scene reporting an electrical fire
with extension inside the garage. Fire was extinguished with a pre-connect from
233 truck. 1000' of 5" laid from 236-engine 1 to supply 233truck.Crews on scene
for over an hour for salvage and overhaul.
Command: 233-asst2 (Turpin)
Units: 233Truck,236Engine-1,233Rescue,333Engine,Plum EMS,Plum PD
While crews were working the Oak St detail in Renton County 911 alerted Stations
233,236,234for a report of smoke inside a residential structure at 434 Trestle
Rd. 233Chief added Monroeville 195 and Penn Hills 223. 233Chief on scene with
195Engine, 195Truck reporting a plastic water bottle came in contact with the
heating element inside a dishwasher
Command: 233Chief (Currie)
Units: 195Enngine,195Truck,236Truck
Commercial Structure Fire 2362 Golden Mile Highway
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May 5th, 2009 - Stations 236,233,234, and Westmoreland 332 and 333 were alerted at 23:17hrs for
a reported structure fire in the ceiling of the bakery prep room of Shop-N-Save
on Route 286. Chief 236 on scene with command reporting light smoke from side
"C" of the building. 236asst-1 handling interior operations reported a working
fire in the ceiling of the bakery. 236 engine -1 and 236 truck were at the rear
of the building with a 5" supply line with interior operations. 233 truck, 332
truck were set up on side "A" of the building securing the roof. 234 attack, 333
engine supplied 5" lines to both trucks. Fire was extinguished within 20 minutes
with moderate fire damage to the prep room. Smoke conditions through out the sales
floor. Crews remained on scene for over two hours removing smoke and completing
salvage and overhaul operations. Fire under investigation by the Allegheny County
Fire Marshall. Great job to all companies involved.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Interior Operations: 236asst-1 (Reynolds)
Exterior Side "C" Operations: 236asst-2 (Leksell)
Units: 236 Engine-1, 236 Engine-2, 236 Truck, 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack,
Murrysville 332 Truck, 332 Rescue, Sardis 333 Engine, 333 Special Operations,
Murrysville Rehab, Plum PD, Plum EMS
Structure Fire
April 13th, 2009 - Stations 236, 234,233,333 were alerted at 07:54hrs for a smoke condition inside
a structure as a result of a fire outside the front door. 236 Chief on scene with
light smoke condition inside the residence and heavy fire damage to side B. Crews
on scene for 45 minutes overhauling the area of the porch and door. Minor extension
found. Occupant stated he discarded a lit cigarette into a plastic bucket the
evening before.
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Units: 236Engine-1, 236Engine-2,233Truck,234Attack,333Engine
Chimney Fire
April 12th, 2009 - Stations 236,233,234,333 were alerted at 12:05hr for a reported chimney fire,
236 Chief on scene with light smoke condition in the basement. Crews began overhaul
operations to the fire place and checking for extension on division I and II while
236 truck crew working the chimney from the roof. Companies on scene for over
an hour completing all operations
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Units: 236Engine-1, 236Truck, 234Attack, 233Truck, 233Rescue, 333Engine,234Engine,Plum
EMS
Motor Vehicle Crash with Entrapment
March 26th,2009 - Stations 236, 233 were alerted at 23:05hrs for a Motor Vehicle crash with
possible injuries. Police on scene reporting a vehicle over a 40' ravine on it's
roof with one person still inside. Patient was extracated and from the vehicle
was was brought up the hill utilizing a pulley system and a stokes basket. Patient
care was transferred to EMS once the patient was at the top of the hill. Patient
was transported by Plum EMS to a Pgh trauma center for evaluation. Fire crews
remained on scene for over an hour for cleanup
Command: 236Chief (Glass)
Units: 236Engine-1, 236 Squad, Plum EMS, Plum Police
Storm Damage
February 11th, 2009 - At approx 20:00hrs a major cold front moved through Plum Borough putting the
fire departments into high alert. Rain and high winds exceeding 60mph were reported
in the area. Station 236 working a natural gas leak during the height of the storm.
An additional 15 alarms received ranging from a residential structure fire to
numerous power lines and trees down in the Holiday Park area. A unified command
was established between the fire departments to mitigate each incident.
Command: 234Chief (Davis)
Units: Multiple Units from staion 236,233,234,333, 395Fire Police, Plum Police
Natural Gas Line Rupture
February 11th,2009 - Stations 236,233,234 dispatched at 21:15 hrs for a large gas line rupture
behind the Presque Isle Plaza on Route 286. 236Asst 1 on scene with Police reporting
a 2" natural gas line ruptured due to a fallen tree from the recent wind storm.
Crews began evacuating multiple apartment buildings and a assist living complex
in the area of the gas leak. Residents were temporarily re-located to O'Block
junior high school. Additional medics units were requested to stage for evacuees
and fire personnel. Dominion Gas arrived on scene, at 23:00hrs gas line was shut
down and residents were allowed back in thier homes.
Command: 236Asst-1 (Reynolds)
Units: 236Engine-2 236Engine -1, 234 Attack, 233Truck, 233Engine, 333Engine,Plum
EMS,Murrysville EMS, Monroeville EMS,Salvation Army, 395Fire Police, Dominion
Gas
Motor Vehicle Crash Pierson Run Rd
February 11th, 2009 - Stations 233, 236 were dispatched at approx 07:55 for a Motor Vehicle Crash
with ejection on Pierson Run Road near the log cabin. 236-Asst 2 on scene with
one male lying in the roadway with the vehicle on it's roof on the side of the
road. Units on scene assisted with the injured male who was transported to a PGH
trauma center by Plum EMS. Fire units remained on scene additional 30 minutes
to clean up hazards.
Command:236 Chief (Glass)
Units: 236 Engine/Rescue, 233 Squad, 234 Attack, Plum EMS, 395 Fire Police, Plum
Police
Motor Vehicle Crash New Texas Rd
February 3rd, 2009 - Stations 233,234,236 alerted for motor vehicle crash involving a 28' box truck
on it's side with heavy front end damage with entrapment. All personnel were assigned
to assist with a major extraction. Plum EMS on scene on scene for patient care
and scene safety. patient was extracted just under an hour using every power and
hand tool from 233 Rescue. Patient was flown by STAT to a trauma unit
Command: 236 Chief(Glass)
Rescue Operations: 234asst-1 (Skuffle)
EMS Operations: 485Chief-2 (Izydore)
Units: 236 Engine/Rescue, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 333 Engine, 395 Fire Police,
Plum EMS, Plum Police
Structure Fire Big Horn Rd
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