Car Fire

2/15/2010

As the snow began to fly again, units were alerted to Hilands Place in McKnight Village for a vehicle fire endangering the building. 247 Engine arrived to find an engine compartment fire with no exposures. The assignment was held to Company 247 and 246 Engine.




Submitted by: Guido
February 21, 2010

Snow

2/5 - 2/10/2010

The Volunteers have remained busier than usual as mother nature dumped well over 2 feet of snow on the region. Our dedicated volunteers spent many hours staffing the station to assure a quick response regardless of weather conditions.




Submitted by: Guido
February 21, 2010

House Fire

2/2/2010

Late this evening Company 247 was alerted to Sutter Road in Shaler Township for a house fire with possible entrapment. 261 Assistant arrived reporting all occupants out and a well involved fire. First arriving 247E2 laid a supply line from the hydrant at the bottom of the driveway and attempted an interior attack. Due to heavy fire and a poor water supply, crews switched to a defensive operation. Large lines and master streams were placed into service once an adequate water supply was established from a Ross Township fire hydrant. Units from 247 returned to service about 4 hours later and began the process of cleaning and repacking the 2100+ feet of hose that was used. The fire in under investigation by the Allegheny County Fire Marshals Office.

http://www.wpxi.com/news/22419120/detail.html Some photos by Bob Thompson II.

Thanks to 261 for the work, and 251 for the coverage and help cleaning up.




Submitted by: Guido
February 21, 2010

Vehicle Fire

1/31/2010

This afternoon, Company 247 was alerted to Baker Drive in McKnight Village for a vehicle fire. 247 Engine arrived to find a well involved vehicle with no exposures.




Submitted by: Guido
February 04, 2010

Vehicle Crash

1/28/2010

This afternoon Company 247 was alerted to Birch Court in the Mews for a vehicle accident with Hazards. 247 Engine and Duty Chief arrived to find 2 vehicles off the roadway with moderate damage. EMS transported one patient and the engine remained until the vehicles were removed.


Submitted by: Guido
February 04, 2010

Annual Appreciation Dinner and Awards

Last night, the Berkeley Hills volunteers gathered together for their annual appreciation dinner. At the appreciation dinner, annual awards were given. Awards for this year were:

Firefighter of the year: Engine Captain Brain "Guido" Murray
President's award: Rob Bomba
Chief John C. Haschke Leadership Award: Deputy Chief Scott Story

Congratulations!

Submitted by: mmurray
January 24, 2010