2007 Total Calls: 2024 100% Volunteer

Busy night for QRS staff

08/08/08

At 2038 hours Squad 247 was alerted for unknown problems at Chapel Hill apartments. Squad 247 evaluated one patient and obtained a refusal. Shortly there after, Squad 247 was requested by Ross Police to evaluate 2 patients secondary to a hit and run accident. The crew from 247 obtained a patient refusal and assisted in packaging one patient for transport to a local hospital.

As Squad 247 was clearing the previous call, Station 211 was alerted for an unresponsive female in the Borough of West View. Knowing 210 C-3 was clearing up a call in Millvale, Squad 247 checked up on the air as ALS and was requested by the 211 unit to respond for the ALS backup. QRS crew assisted the medics in stabilizing the patient for transport.

At 0005 hours, after 2 short hours of sleep, the volunteers were alerted for a motorcycle accident with one male injured. Squad 247 rolled ALS and arrived to find one male on the ground, conscious and alert complaining of an injured left leg. Crews worked to package the patient for transport to the hospital. Crews worked on scene for approximately 20 minutes.

At 0118 Station 212, 247 QRS, 246 and 312-40 were alerted for the motor vehicle crash with entrapment. Squad 247 arrived on scene to find one car pinned underneath a box truck with severe damage to the front end and air bag deployment with one occupant still entrapped. Squad 247 began vehicle stabilization and patient access. An additional medic unit was alerted for the second patient. While 246 engine pulled a protective handline, EMS crews gained access to the passenger side of the vehicle to extricate the patient. Both patient's were transported to a local trauma center for evaluation.

The remainder of the night consisted of a lift assist and a call for a fall. Thanks to the Squad crew for keeping the squad in service on such a busy night.

Submitted by: astudebaker
August 09, 2008

Berkeley Hills Fire Department Receives DCED Grant

July 2008: The Berkeley Hills Fire Department was once again on the receiving end of a DCED grant with the help of Senator Jane Orie's office. The grant that was awarded in the amount of $18,000.00, will fully outfit the department's training and meeting facilities. This grant will help the department in supporting it's commitment to training by furnishing it's training facilities with state of the art computers and power point software that will assist instructional staff during classes. The plan for the department is to open its doors to other agencies for use so that they too can benefit from the award. The training room will be completely overhauled to support a relaxing training atmosphere. Thanks again to Senator Orie for her tireless efforts in supporting the volunteer fire departments. And as always, thank you Josh for once again making this happen.

Submitted by: roofcracker88
August 05, 2008

Chase ends with MVC

07/02/08

Just after 1am this morning units were alerted to a motor vehicle crash with entrapment on Babcock boulevard near Roderick secondary to a police chase. The assignment brought EMS station 211, 247 QRS, ALS Squad 217-5 and 312 Rescue 40 as well as station 248 for the fire unit. Engine 247-1, staffed with 4 men responded. While en route police advised that the patient was self-extricated from the vehicle and that there was no need for rescue but to keep EMS coming for evaluation of the patient. 247-1 arrived on scene seconds after the update to find a tree down in the parking lot of Northway Mall and a vehicle with major damage and air bag deployment. The engine crew split and began patient evaluation and hazard control until the arrival of 248 Engine 3. Upon arrival of Ross/West View EMS Medic 214-2, crews worked to further evaluate the patient and package the patient for transport to a local trauma center for evaluation. Thanks to 248 for the assistance on scene.

This crash brings the station to a total of 910 calls for service for the year so far. A big thanks to the dedicated volunteers for taking so much time out of their lives to keep the fire company running. Without your dedication to staffing and training our company just wouldn't be the same. And also a special thanks to the officers who continue to do all they can to make the company the best it can be. Thank you gentlemen!

Submitted by: astudebaker
July 12, 2008

Overnight Commercial Structure Fire

07/01/08

After midnight stations 246, 253, 251 RIT, 254 and 510FM-1 were alerted for a possible commercial structure fire in the 3000 block of Babcock Boulevard. Ross police arrived on scene a short time later and reported heavy smoke from all four sides of the building. 510FM-1 and 251 Chief arrived on scene a short time later and confirmed a working structure fire, 251 Chief established Babcock Boulevard command. Shortly there after, 246 Chief arrived on scene, assumed command and requested the 2nd alarm assignment bringing stations 247, 259, 239 RIT and other mutual aid companies. Engine 247-1 with 6 firefighters responded just moments after the second alarm dispatch. The officer of the engine (Chief Hill) split the crew on scene to perform ventilation on the structure and to throw ladders to the building. Truck 247 arrived on the scene a few minutes after the engine and split their crew to assist the engine's crew and to set up for ladder pipe operations. After an aggressive exterior attack by crews on the scene using numerous large caliber hand lines, crews were finally able to make entry to knock the remainder of the fire and begin extensive overhaul operations to the building to check for extension. Crews from 247 worked on scene till after 3am in the morning before being returned to service. Good job to all the crews on the scene.

For news coverage of the fire follow the links below:

http://kdka.com/video/?id=43219@kdka.dayport.com
http://www.thepittsburghchannel.com/news/16756793/detail.html

Submitted by: astudebaker
July 02, 2008

West View House Fire

5/02/2008

This 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.

 

Submitted by: Guido
May 05, 2008

Busy Day for the Volunteers

04/30/08

Early 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

4/28/2008

Late 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.

 
 

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

 

Submitted by: Guido
April 29, 2008