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HAZARDOUS MATERIAL INCIDENT
MARCH 26,2008 - Companies 236,233 were alerted at 13:37hrs for smoke in the area of Vincents
Pizza for a possible brush fire, Asst. 234 in the area reported several 55 gallon
drums of an unknown chemical on fire in the field north of Vincents. Recon team
form 236 was sent to the area to determin what chemical(s) were involved. Once
determined the Allegheny County (red) Haz-Mat team was requested to the scene
for containment and further evaluation. Crews were on scene for over five hours
with the red team and EPA. The material was determined to be a mixture of flammable
cleaning solvent that were illegally disposed of. The scene was turned over to
the EPA for clean-up and disposal.
COMMAND: Chief 236(Glass), Asst. 234(Scuffel)
COMPANIES: R/E236-1, E236-2, Sq236, E233-2, Allegheny County HAz-MAT(red), EPA, Plum Police,
Plum EMS
STAND-BY: R20 into Station 236
NATURAL GAS RUPTURE
March 6, 2008 - Company 236, 234 were alerted at 06:52hrs for a odor of natural gas in the area
of Holiday Park Dr. Chief 236 A234 and Chief 234 began investigating a strong
odor in the rear of multiple residential structures. A 3 inch natural gas line
was found with a substansual leak near a gate valve. Due to the size of the leak
and the location of an elementary school a full first alarm assignment was requested.
A total of 250 elementary school students were evactuated to O'Block junior high
school as well as 30 residential structures were evacuated until Equitable gas
arrived on scene to mitigate the gas leak. Crews were on scene for four hours
assisting Equitable gas with scene safety and evacuation assistance. One resident
was treated for respiratory problems. One Equitable gas crew arrived on scene,
the gas to the affected area was shut off and all residents and students were
able to return to their normal activities.
COMMAND: Chief 236(Glass), Chief 234(Davis)
COMPANIES: E236-1, A234, T233, E78, E234-1
ADDITIONAL ASSIGNMENTS: E194, Tanker195, Plum EMS, Murrysville EMS, Monroeville EMS,
STAND-BY: E20 into Station 236
RESIDENTIAL STRUCTURAL EXPLOSION
March 5,2008 - Companies 236,234,233, Sardis 78 were alerted at 13:40hrs for a residential structural
explosion with victims thrown from the the structure and trapped inside. Chief
236 on scene with command of a major catastrophic event. Immediality a second
alarm was transmitted to Allegheny County E.O.C. bringing additional ressources
to the scene. One structure was completely leveled by the explosion with heavy
fire. Exposure B and D sustianed major damage. A total of tweanty additional structures
sustained minor to moderate damage. Two victims were thrown from the structure
and both were flown from the scene to Mercy trauma/burn center where the elderly
gentleman passed away. A child was transferred to UPMC Children's hospital with
fractures to the lower extremities. A primary and secondary search was completed
of all involved structures with no other victims found. One minor injury to a
Co. 236 EMT for a minor eye injury. Crews were on scene for over 10 hours extinguishing
hot spots to the main structure and assisting with scene lighting and safety.
A total of 65 firefighter's were on scene at the height of the incident. The Allegheny
County Fire Marshalls office and the National Transportation Safety Board is currently
investigating the incident.
Command: 236 Chief(Glass) Operations 236-Asst.1(Reynolds)
Units: E236-1,E236-2,A234,T233,R233,E233-2,T195,E195,E194,
R20,E78,A64
Landing Zone: Command C20(Dover) E20,A64
Support Units: Plum EMS, Murrysville Medic One, Monroeville fire/EMS, Salvation Army, Red Cross,
Allegheny County Fire Marshall, Plum Emergency Management, Dominion Peoples Gas,
Plum Police, Murrysville Police, Stat Medivac(2 helicopters)
Rehab Services: Murrysville EMS
Stand-By: E20,A64 @236,E304@234,Penn Hills @233
Gun Shot Victim
January 9,2008 - Company 236 alerted by Allegheny Co. 911 for a reported shooting outside an
apartmant. Plum and Murrysville police secured the area as Squad 236 and Chief
236 arrived on scene. One male was found outside the apartmant with biladeral
gun shot wounds to both legs. Plum Medic 487 arrived on scene patient care was
transferred. Patient was transported to Presby Trauma Center. The incident is
still under investigation by the Plum Police Department.
Command: Plum Police, C236
Units:Plum Police, Murrysville Police, Squad 236, 236 Asst 1(Reynolds), 236 Asst
2(Leksell), 236 EMS Officer(Snyder), Plum EMS
Hazardous Material Incident
November 28, 2007 - Companies 233 and 236 were alerted for a reported ruptured residential gas line
with fire ans electrical lines damaged. 233Asst-2 on scene with a fire involving
a Jack Hammer and a natural gas line. Crews were on scene for over four hours.
Reported sub-contractors were working in the area installing underground cable
lines.
Command: 233Asst -2(Turpin)
Units: E233-2,E236-1,Sq233
Residential Structure Fire
November 21,2007 - Companies 236,233,234 and Westrmoreland Co.78 were alerted for a smoke condition
inside a residential structure. Upon arrival crews found a stove fire with extention
into the cabinets and attic area. Minor fire and smoke damage through out the
kitchen. Crews on scene fo 45 minutes for salvage and overhaul operations.
COMMAND: 236Asst-2(Reynolds)
Units: 236-1,T233,A234,E78
Weather Related Calls Due to Storm
August 9,2007 - While Company 236 was cleaning up after a residential job on Malabar Rd. A Second
Major storm was working thruogh the Borough. For the next eight hours Company
236 responded to 27 fire related incidents in our district. A total well over
100 calls within the Borough. Company 236 responded to multiple calls of residential
and business flooding, fire alarms, power lines down,roadway flooding, transformer
and structure fires. Plum Emergency Management was activated for assistance for
the Borough of Plum.
Command: C236(Glass), C236-B(Reynolds)
Units: E236-1, E236-2, Sq236, Sv236, Fire Police 1,2,and 3, Allegheny County
Public Works, Plum Emergency Manager(Susalla)
Residential Structural Fire
August 9, 2007 - Company 236 alerted via land line of a possible lightning strike to a residential
structure at 08:39.Plum Dispatch center reported down due to the recent strom
that had passed thru the borough. E236-1 reported to C236 a single family structure
well involved with heavy fire through the roof. assistance was required through
Westmoreland County for companies 20(Murrysville), and 78(Sardis). Allegheny County
911 dispatched stations 233,234 and 194(Monroeville).Due to the multiple exposures
encountered a defense attack was ordered. A total of three expoxures sustained
heavy heat damage up to 130' away from the fire building. Fire companies were
on scene for over 5 hours. Red Cross notified for two displaced families. Murrysville
Medic One on scene for re-hab services. Allegheny County Fire Marshalls office
investigating the incident
Command: C236(Glass)
Units: E236-1,T233,E20(Murrysville),E78(Sardis),A234,E234, REHAB610(Murrysville),Plum
EMS,and multiple support units
Fatal Vehicle Collision
July 27, 2007 - Companies 233,236 were dispatched at 08:00 for a single vehicle collision with
entrapment. EMS on scene confirming one occupant "code zero". Companies on scene
for over five hours assisting the medical examinersand removal of the vehicle
which was 400' over an embankment
Command: C236(Glass) Operations:C236A(Susalla)
Units: Sq233,E236-1,Sq236,Plum EMS, Plum PD, Allegheny County Medical Examiner
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Vehicle Fire
July 6, 2007 - Companies 233 and 236 dispatched at 21:04 for a reported vehicle. Chief 233 on
scene with a well involved engine compartment fire to a van. fire was extinguished
by E233-2 with a single 1 3/4 handline. E236-1 aluminated the are for 233's crew.
Crews on scene less than one hour.
Command: C233(Currie)
Units: E233-2,E236-1,Plum EMS
Residential Structure Fire
June 21, 2007 - Companies 234,233,236, Westmoreland CO. 78 dispatched at 02:13 for a reported
fully involved structure fire. C234(Davis) on scene with command confirming fully
involved two stroy vacent single family dwelling. Crews contained the fire to
the structure with no exposures. All companies released within two hours of the
initial dispatch.
Command: Chief 234(Davis), Operations: Chief 236(Glass)
Units: A234,E234-1,T233,E233-2,E236-1,Tanker78,E78,Sq233,and Sq236
Training(Sardis Structural Burn)
May 19,2007 - Sardis Volunteer Fire Company hosted a structural brun day, making way for a
new residential community in the 78th district. Westmoreland Companies 78(Sardis), 20(Murrysville),
22(Export), Allegheny Companies 236(Holiday Park), and 234(Renton) were on hand
to enjoy the beautiful day and feel some heat. Special thanks to Bill Piano(78th
district Chief) for another fine training day and lunch. Thanks Bill
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VEHICLE COLLISION WITH ENTRAPMENT
May 18,2007 - At 07:16hrs stations 236 and 234 dispatched to a 3 vehicle collision with entrapment.
Chief 236A on scene with heavy entrapment. Chief 236 on scene with command. Lifeflight
units 6 was dispatched to the LZ(Our Lady of Joy Church). Crews E236-1 and A234
extracated the patientunder 40 minutes. Patient was transported VIA Plim EMS to
Lifeflight. E233-2 on scene for LZ ground contact, Sardis E78 to Station 236 for
stand-by. Crews on scene for 2 hours for clean up.
Command: C-236(Glass), Operations: C236-A(Susalla) LZ Coordinator: FF Borgoyne
Units: E236-1,A234,E233-2,Sq236,E78(Sardis),Plum EMS,Monroeville EMS,Lifeflight
Vehicle Into An Occupied Structure
May 2,2007 - Stations 236,234,233,Murrysville Station 20, and, Monroeville 194 were dispatched
at 01:10hrs for a vehicle into a occupied structure with natural gas line rupture.
Chief 236 on scene with command side C. Major damage to the rear of the structure(interior
& exterior). A gas line was severed from the dining room fire place. T-194
secured all utilities, E-236-1 laid a line and A234 secured the water supply,
E-20 crew assisted with primary and seconday search. T233 to the rear of the build
for lighting and damage assesment.Crews were on scene for over two hours for ventilation,
salvage and overhaul. This incident is currently under investigation by the Plum
Borough Police.Municipal Building Inspector on scene.
Command: C-236(Glass), Operations: C236-A(Susalla) Safety: Capt 236 (Leksell)
Units: E236-1,A234,TK233,Murryaville E20,Monroeville TK194
VEHICLE FIRE W/ENTRAPMENT
March 27,2007 - Station 236 dispatched at 21:16hrs to assist Westmoreland Station 20 with a
vehicle fire with possible entrapment. E236-1 on scene with a corvet well involved,
fire to the passenger and engine compartment. C236-B with command advised one
occupant was located inside the vehicle after the fire was extinguished. Command
was transferred to Murrysville C20 after the fire extinguished. Station 236 released
shortly after. The incident under investigation by the Murrysville Police Department.
Command: Murrysville C20, Plum Command C236-B(Reynolds) Safety: Capt. 236(Leksell)
Units: E20,ASST20A,ASST20B,SQ20,E236-1,SQ236,Murrysville Medic One,Murrysville
PD
MVC W/INJURIES, WIRES DOWN
March 16,2007 - Stations 234 and 236 were dispatched at 23:11hrs to the intersection of Saltsburg
Rd at Clements for a report of a motor vehicle crash with possible entrapment.
C234 arrived on scene with command reporting no entrapment but injuries, with
power lines down still energized and burning. Plum EMS on scene for patient treatment
and transport. Duquesne Light notified for wires down. crews on scene for 2 hours
Command: C234(Davis) Safety: C236-A(Susalla)
Units: A234,E236-1,C236-B,FP1,FP2 Plum EMS
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MVC W/INJURIES
March 12,2007 - Stations 236,and 234 were dispatched at 09:05hrs for a MVC with injuries. C236B
on scene with a two vehicle rear end collision with one minor injury. E236-1 on
scene for fluids and debris clean up and patient assesment until the arrival of
Plum EMS. Sta. 234 cancelled enroute, crews on scene for 30 minutes.
Command: Chief 236B(Reynolds), Safety: Chief 236(Glass)
Units: E236-1,FP2,FP3,Plum EMS
BARN FIRE
March 7,2007 - Companies 233,236,234,Monroeville 195 were alerted at 20:25hrs for a reported
barn on fire. C233B on scene with a well involved barn fire. E233-1 and E236-2
laid multiple lines from each direction to contain the fire to the structure.
The building and it's contents were a total loss. Thr fire is under investigation
by the Allegheny County Fire Marshall's office. Crews were on scene for for over
three hours perfermoring salvage and overhaul duties. It was estimated the barn
was erected during the 1800's
Command: Chief 233B(Turpin), Operations: C236(Glass)
Units: E233-1,E233-2,SQ233,E236-1,E236-2,SQ236,TK195,Plum EMS
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RESIDENTIAL CHIMNEY FIRE
Jan 14 2007 - Companies 233,234,236,Penn Hills 223 Dispatched at 23:51 to a reported chimney
fire. Occupant had called back to advise smoke visable from side A and D. Crews
attacked the fire from the basement and the first floor living quarters, containing
the fire to the basement area. Crews were on scene for over two hours for salvage
and overhaul operations. ACFM on scene for investagation
Command: Chief 233 (Currie)
Units: E233-1,T233,SQ233,A234,E236-1,C233,C236 Plum EMS
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Holiday Park Volunteer Fire Department, Allegheny County Station 236, is located
on State Route 286 in Holiday Park, PA. It is one of four fire departments located
in Plum Borough, Allegheny County, which is located approximately 15 miles east
of Pittsburgh. Holiday Park along with three other volunteer fire departments
protects approximately 29 square miles and 36,000 residents.