CRASH WITH ONE UNCONSIOUS

On 4/14 at 1400 the company was alerted to a vehicle crash with possible entrapment at McKnight Rd & Johnanna dr. Engine 1, the squad, and the chief’s buggy responded. While en route, NEWCOM advised of a possible cardiac arrest. Duty Chief 247 arrived on scene to find 2 vehicles in the intersection, a T-Bone style collision, with severe damage to one vehicle, and one unconscious in the vehicle. While the Duty Chief initiated pt care, Engine 1 stretched a line for protection and assisted Ross West View EMS with the extrication through the passenger side front door. Fluids were contained while the engine cleaned up. The pt was taken to a local trauma center.
Submitted by: ELENZ
April 17, 2005

Early Morning Crashes

4-4-05. This morning around 0600 hrs, 247 QRS was alerted to a crash with possible entrapment on Rochester Road. 247 Squad arrived to find no entrapment, and only minor injuries. Shortly after clearing the Rochester crash, units were alerted to Thompson Run Road near Amity for a crash with injuries. 247 Squad arrived to find an SUV into a utility pole, also with minor injuries. Both crashes appear to be the result of black ice.
Submitted by: Guido
April 05, 2005

Crew Attends week long class at the State Fire Academy

A crew of 5 members attended a week long class last week at the State Fire Academy in Lewistown. The class, Engine Company Operations at Residential Stuctures, formerly Structure 1, focuses on being a very productive, and aggressive engine company. They stress the importance of riding assignments, and training. Crews were able to make hydrant connections, lay out, make the pump connections, and stretch two 1 3/4 inch handlines, one to the basement, one to the attic, in just over 3 minutes. A great time was had by all that attended, and anyone that ever has to opportunity to attend, should. Special thanks go out to Instructors Pat Pauley, Fred Hunsinger, Ron Coleman, Chief Aulisio, and Commissioner Mann for the well organized, high speed, and very aggressive and progressive class. We appreciate the opportunity to attend, and we will be back in the future!!!

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Submitted by: Guido
April 04, 2005

Volunteers Kept Busy On Saturday

Early in the A.M. 247, 248, 186, 149 R.I.T. and 254 were dispatched to the Hats Off Store for Smoke coming from a Water Heater. Shortly after, crews arrived on scene to find no problem with the water heater and all units returned back into service. Early Evening, Q.R.S. was staffed running a few calls. While the Squad crew was on a call at Lazarus, 247, 253, 254 were dispatched for alarm bells at Ross Elementary. Shortly after dispatch 247 Duty Chief arrived on scene to find an alarm activation in side 3-4. Engine 247-1 arrived shortly after and sent there crews into investigate, 253 E-2 arrived and staged near the plug & pipes. Engine 247-2 arrived next and sent there crew to meet up with 247 E-1. Crews determined the bells to be a faulty detector and Command released all units back in service.
Submitted by: beckert247
April 03, 2005

Commercial Structure Fire in 248's First Due

The Berkeley Hills Volunteers were called to assist Co. 248 with a working commercial structure fire in the area of the Great Hall on Perry Highway. Initially, 247 was requested for RIT, however Assistant Chief Wissner requested us on a full company response on the 2nd Alarm, and added 251 for there RIT Team. Engine 247-1, Truck 247, and Squad 247 responded with 11 men. Upon Arrival Engine 247-1 was requested to go to the roof and open up. Truck 247 arrived on the scene and was ordered to force entry to the adjoining building and conduct a primary search and check for extension. Crews operated for just over an hour and a half and then were returned by the Perry Highway Command. Thanks to Assistant Chief Wissner and Company 248 for the work.




Submitted by: beckert247
April 02, 2005

Utility Fire

2-24-2005. Early this morning 247 was dispatched for a utility pole on fire in the area of Woodland and Siebert roads. E 247-1 arrived with a good fire, and stood by until Duquesne Light could isolate the power.






Submitted by: Guido
March 27, 2005