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April 28th, 2012 - Congratulations to Matt Mudar and David Fitzhenry who just completed their Essentials of Firefighting - Module 4 (Interior FF). Also another more congrats to Junior Firefighters Eric Lovas and Ken Sebastian who just completed their Essentials of Firefighting - Module 3 (Exterior FF). Great job guys!! 

Vehicle Accident with entrapment

April 15, 2012 - Plum Stations 234 & 233 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident w/injuries and possible entrapment. 234 Chief on scene w/command, 2 vehicle MVA, 2 entrapped w/injuries. 233 Chief arrived assumed Rescue operations. 234 Attack, 233 Rescue arrived on scene. Both crews assisted with patient care and stabilization. 1st victim entrapped in back seat, door forced by hand, crews removed patient. Used Hurst Maverick tool to remove passenger side door to free 2nd entrapped patient. Both patients transported by ems. 233 Engine 2 on scene also, assisted during extrication, later released. 234 Attack & 233 Rescue remained on scene for several hours for lighting during police investigation.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Rescue Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 234 Attack, 234 Squad, Plum Ems, New Ken Ems

Residential Structure Fire in 233 district

Mar. 30, 2012 - Plum Stations 233,234 & 236 dispatched to a possible residential structure fire on Deborah Jane Dr. 233 Asst 1 on scene with command, moderate smoke condition in a residence. Damage to outside porch, living room and game room ceiling. 233 Engine 2 on scene, crews used water cans to extinguish embers. 233 Truck on scene side A, crew to check attic and basement, found heavy smoke in basement. 234 Engine to standby at hydrant, 236 Truck to side A area. Fire out, ventilated structure, extensive overhaul to outside structure w/joists burned thru. Allegheny County Fire Marshall to scene for investigation. All fire units returned.

Command: 233 Asst 1 (Turpin)
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 234 Engine, 236 Truck, 236 Engine

Brush Fire

Mar. 30, 2012 - Plum Stations 236 & 233 were dispatched to a brush fire in area of Bar Harbor drive. 236 Engine 2 on scene with a brush fire in wooded area between Bar Harbor and Catskill Dr. 236 Asst with command. 236 Engine 2 pulled approx. 300 ft 1.3/4" preconnect into wooded area to start extinguishment. 233 Chief on scene assigned operations setting up on Catskill Dr. 233 Engine 2 on scene on Catskill along with 236 Engine 1. 233 Crew took water cans and brush brooms to fire area. 233 Engine 2 and 236 Engine 1 sent by operations to give water tanks to 236 Engine 2 on Bar Harbor. Fire extinguished, fire area was approximately 30 ft x 60 ft on wooded hillside.

Command: 236 Asst (Borgoyne)
Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine 1, 236 Engine 2

Residential Structure Fire in 236 district

Mar. 6, 2012 - Plum Stations 236,233,234 & W.C. 78 dispatched to a residential strucure fire on Settlers Ct in the Holiday Park section of Plum. 236 Asst on scene reported smoke showing with fire in the attic. 236 Engine layed supply line, started engine co. ops pulling preconnect. 236 Truck side A started salvage operations, 233 Truck on scene assisted with salvage and overhaul, secured utilities. 78 Engine and 234 Engine secured water supply. Fire found to be smoldering in the attic area, fire extinguished. Roof area checked for extension, fire marshall to scene for investigation.

Command: 236 Chief (Glass)
Operations: 236 Asst 2 (Borgoyne)
Safety: 236 Asst 1 (Reynolds)
Units: 233 Truck, 236 Engine, 236 Truck, 234 Engine, 78 Engine, 234 Squad, 236 Squad

Vehicle Accident with entrapment

Feb. 15, 2012 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries on 1800 block of Hulton Rd near Morath Ln. 233 Chief on scene w/command, 2 vehicle MVA, both drivers injured and entrapped, 1 of the vehicles into front porch of a house. 233 Rescue on scene, started evaluating patients and stabilizing vehicles. 233 Engine 2 on scene, assisted with patient care and stabilization. Driver removed from one of the vehicles, 233 Rescue crew started extrication on 2nd vehicle with Hurst Spreaders and Cutters. 235 Engine on scene, assigned by command to pull a hoseline and check structure for any hazards. 235 Service handled traffic closing roadway Hulton Rd @ Haskell Ln. 2nd patient removed and loaded by 233 Rescue and Plum Ems crews. Front porch of residence shored up with some cribbing by 233 Rescue crew, 233 Engine and 235 Engine crews handled debris cleanup and spill pickup. Vehicles removed by tow, roadway reopened, all units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 235 Engine 1, 235 Service, Plum Ems

Explosives Awareness

Feb. 15, 2012 - Allegheny County Bomb Squad visited Unity VFD for Wednesday evening drill. Firefighters were trained on some explosives awareness and got to see a demonstration of the Bomb Squad's truck, equipment and their remote control robot. Thanks to Rich Paner and Doug Smither for sharing their expertise.

Vehicle Accident with Injuries

Jan. 28, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with injuries and possible entrapment. 233 Asst 1 on scene, 3 injuries, no entrapment, 1 patient still in vehicle. 233 Chief arrived assuming command. 233 Rescue on scene, assisted with patient care. 233 Engine 2 on scene assisted with patient care and checked for hazards. 236 Engine 1 on scene assisted with patient care and spill pickup. Patients transported by ems, roadway cleared of spill and debris, all 233 and 236 units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: 233 Asst 1 (Turpin) 
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine 1

1,162 calls in 2011

Unity VFD Station 233 responded to 1,162 calls for assistance in 2011. 704 Medical Qrs calls, 458 Fire/Rescue related calls some of which include 139 auto accidents and 34 structure fire calls. Thanks to all our members for another great year of volunteering to help our community of Plum Borough.

Vehicle Fire near  a structure

Dec. 29, 2011 - Plum Stations 233,235 and 234 were dispatched to a vehicle fire near a structure on Kelly Ridge Rd. 233 Engine 2 on scene, car fire fully involved approx. 15-20 ft between 2 homes. 233 Chief arrived assuming command. 233 Engine 2 pulled preconnect to attack fire. 235 Engine on scene, stretched line to supply 233 if needed. 234 Engine staged at hydrant. Fire knocked down, no extension to either structure. All units cleared and returned. 

Command: 233 Chief (Currie) 
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 235 Engine, 235 Service, 234 Engine

Structure Fire

Dec. 24, 2011 - Plum Stations 236,233,234 and Sardis Sta. 78 were dispatched to a possible structure fire in area of Timothy Dr. 233 Asst 2 on scene to find a structure fire on Marin Ct. One story multi-family apartment complex with a working fire on the rear exterior of one of the apartments with fire extending into attic space. 233 Asst 2 with command, started evacuating residents of adjacent apartments. 236 Engine arrived layed supply line to B-C corner of complex, pulled preconnect to extinguish fire and started roof ventilation. 78 Engine on scene assisted also. 233 Truck arrived assigned salvage and overhaul duties inside two apartments affected. Allegheny County Fire Marshall's office called for investigation. No injuries reported, all units returned.

Command: 233 Asst 2 (Imbarlina) 
Units: 236 Engine, 233 Truck, 233 Rescue, 234 Engine, 236 Squad, 78 Engine, 78 Special Ops

Vehicle Fire

Dec. 13, 2011 - Plum Stations 236,233 and Murrysville Sta. 20 were dispatched to a vehicle fire on Tahoe Dr. 236 Lt on scene reporting a working passenger vehicle fire. 233 Engine 2 arrived, pulled 1.3/4" preconnect to extinguish. 236 Engine, Murrysville Engine 20 crews assisted.

Command: 236 Lieut.
Units: 233 Engine, 236 Engine, 20 Engine

Corn Silo/Shed Fire

Nov. 12, 2011 - Plum Stations 233,234 & 236 were dispatched to a shed fire on Elicker Rd near Rosewood Dr. 233 Chief on scene w/command, shed fully involved attached to corn silo on farm property, exposures side D were a propane tank and storage building. 233 Engine 2 arrived, deck gun to cool off tank, preconnect pulled to extinguish shed fire. 234 Engine stage at hydrant. Further investigation found that the corn silo itself burning inside. Command had 234 Engine lay 5" supply line to 233 Engine 2. 234 crew pulled backup line from 233 Engine 2, 236 Truck on scene, crew checked storage building for extension none found. Backhoe on scene used to tear corn silo apart to assist with extinguishment. County Fire Marshall requested by command for investigation. After much overhaul, fire out, all units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: 233 Asst 2 (Imbarlina) 
Units: 233 Engine 2, 234 Engine, 236 Truck, 234 Squad, Plum Ems

Residential Structure Fire

Nov. 9, 2011 - Plum Stations 236,234,233 and W.C. Sta. 78 were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Black Hills Rd. 234 Chief on scene w/command smoke showing. 236 Engine layed supply line, preconnect off engine for extinguishment. 236 Truck setup side A. 233 Truck crew assisted with overhaul.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Units: 236 Engine, 236 Truck, 233 Truck, 234 Engine, 78 Engine

Vehicle Fire w/ fatality

Nov. 4, 2011 - Plum Stations 235 and 233 were dispatched to a vehicle fire in parking lot of Veltri's on Route 909. 235 Asst on scene w/command, working fire in a pickup truck with a victim laying near the vehicle with severe burns. 233 Chief on scene also. 233 Engine 2 on scene, crew starting evaluating victim. 235 Engine on scene pulled preconnect to extinguish fire. County Coroner and Fire Marshall to scene for investigation with Plum Police.

Command: 235 Asst (Schrencongost)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Chief, 235 Engine 1, 235 Service, Plum Ems

Vehicle Fire inside a structure

Nov. 1, 2011 - Plum Stations 235, 233 and 234 were dispatched to a vehicle fire inside a garage on Leechburg Rd past Shearer Rd. 235 Ast on scene w/command, vehicle with engine compt fire in garage, not attached to house. 233 Truck arrived along with 235 Engine, crews pulled preconnect and extinguished fire. Truck crew checked for extension and performed some overhaul. 234 Engine staged at hydrant later released.

Command: 235 Asst (Schrencongost)
Units: 233 Truck, 235 Engine 1, 234 Engine

Off road detail in Penn Hills

October 16th - Unity VFD Station 233 was requested by Penn Hills to assist at the Michael Crawshaw Memorial "Mud Craw" at Universal Park. Our Kubota ATV233 provided fire/rescue capabilities for the off road event thru the numerous trails in the area. The ATV233 crew assisted with a couple injured riders as well as pulling out Quads stuck in the mud. A good time was had by all for a good cause.

Units: ATV233, Squad 233

Fire Prevention Week 2011

October 3rd thru the 15th  - Unity VFD provided (8) Eight Fire Safety/Fire Prevention discussions at Schools and Day Care facilities throughout the Unity fire district of Plum Borough. We finished off with our Open House Oct. 15th. Some of the sites visited include Center Elementary, Regency Elementary, Pivik Elementary, St. Johns School, Childrens Express Day Care and Bible Baptist Church. Thanks to Lieutenant Joe Kaiser and all the Unity firefighters who made this another succesfull year educating our young ones.

Kindergarten students at Center Elementary pose for the camera on a sunny day.

Click here for our Community page for more pictures of our fire prevention details

Vehicle Fire

Oct 9, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and 235 were dispatched to a vehicle fire in the Sheetz parking lot on Hulton Rd. 233 Chief on scene w/command, SUV fully involved with exposure to the structure at the A-B corner. 233 Engine 2, 235 Service and 235 Engine arrived on scene, 233 Engine 2 pulled preconnect to extinguish fire, 235 Service crew ordered to check building for occupants and any extension. 235 Engine crew pulled a backup line. Fire knocked down, no extension or damage to building. All units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 235 Engine 1, 235 Service

Bonfire Standby - Plum High School

Oct 6, 2011 - Unity VFD was requested to provide an Engine for standby at the annual Plum High School Pep Rally Bon Fire. Crew of 6 manned Engine 233-2 and handled the detail.

Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Squad

Multi-vehicle accident - Pennsylvania Turnpike

Sept 5, 2011 - Plum Station 233 and Monroeville Station 194 were requested for a multi-vehicle crash 52 Eastbound on the Penna. Turnpike. 233 Chief on scene with State Police,
5 vehicle accident, 1 reported injury, 233 Chief with command. 233 Rescue on scene, assisted evaluating vehicles for injuries, assist Plum Ems as they arrived. 1 minor injury, 233 Engine 2 on scene also. Crews assisted with debris cleanup until vehicles removed by tow. Monroeville 4 fire/rescue units cancelled enroute by 233 Chief.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injuries

Sept 3, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Saltsburg Rd near Crestview. 233 Chief and 233 Asst 1 on scene, 2 vehicle MVA, 1 injury, no entrapment, 233 Chief w/command. 233 Rescue on scene assisted with patient care and removal with Plum Ems. Minor debris and fluid cleanup, remained on scene until vehicles removed by tow. 236 Engine cancelled enroute.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 236 Engine

Physical Rescue, backhoe rollover with entrapment

Sept 2, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and 236 were dispatched to a rollover accident on Short St near Center Rd, backhoe rolled over with someone trapped underneath. 233 Asst 1 on scene, person trapped under backhoe with critical injuries. Location in field closer to Trestle Rd in backyard of Short St. 233 Asst 1 w/command, 233 Rescue arrived, started stabilization, command requested tow truck to lift off backhoe from patient. 233 Engine 2 on scene also assisted with extrication. 236 Engine requested to setup LZ for helicopter at soccer field on Pierson Run Rd. Patient freed and removed with ems, transported to LZ.

Command: 233 Asst 1 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine, Plum Ems, LifeFlight

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ entrapment

August 11, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Old Frankstown Rd near the Laidlaw bus garage. 233 Asst on scene w/command, Van over the hillside with reported 7 people entrapped, injuries unknown, accident was on Monroeville side of the road. 233 Rescue arrived started assisting Ems with access into Van, placed stokes basket and equipment. Monroeville Rescue 196 arrived, assisted with setting up two 1:1 rope assist lines over the hill with stokes basket. Occupants removed that were not injured assisted up the hill with manpower. 1 patient packaged in stokes and pulled up. 233 Asst held 233 Rescue and 196 Rescue, all others returned. 

Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 196 Rescue, Plum Ems, Monroeville #4, #5 and #6 Ems.

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ injuries

August 1, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and 235 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident on Hulton Rd near Sheetz. 233 Chief on scene, 2 vehicle accident on Hulton Rd near Haskell Ln. Everyone out of vehicle, 1 walking wounded plus 1 minor injury. 233 Rescue arrived started patient care on both, assisted with traffic until police arrived. Care transferred to Plum Ems, 233 Rescue cleaned up fluids on roadway. 235 Engine cancelled enroute, 233 Rescue remained on scene until vehicles removed by tow.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 233 Qrs, 235 Engine

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Motor Vehicle Accident

July 30, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and Oakmont 216 were dispatched to a 2 vehicle accident head on collision on Hulton Rd near the Country Club. 233 Rescue, Oakmont Engine 216 on scene, 2 vehicles heavy front end damage, everyone out of vehicles, some fluids on roadway. 233 Chief arrived assuming command. 233 Engine 2 on scene staged at S&T Bank.
233 Rescue crew assisted evaluating minor injuries with Plum Ems. 216 Engine and 233 Rescue crews cleaned up fluids on roadway. 233 Rescue remained on scene until vehicles removed by tow.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 233 Qrs, 216 Engine, 216 Squad

Standby Detail at Boyce Park Jazz Festival

July 23, 2011 - Unity Station 233 was requested to assist Plum Ems at the Boyce Park Soccer Fields for the Monroeville Jazz Festival. Squad 233 and ATV233 on scene stoodby with a crew of 2 along with the Ems crews.

Units: 233 Squad, 233 ATV

Boyce Park 5k walk - "Stampede in the park"

July 23, 2011 - Unity Station 233 was requested to Boyce Park for the annual 5k walk, Stampede in the park. 233 Engine 2 provided a deck gun shower for the runners as they crossed the finish line at the Ski Lodge. Due to the hot weather, everyone enjoyed!

Units: 233 Engine 2

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ entrapment

July 19, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and 234 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident, car into pole with possible entrapment on Unity Center Rd. 233 Asst 1 on scene with command, car into pole with 2 occupants inside. Door forced by hand, 233 Rescue on scene assisted with patient backboarding and removal. All other units cancelled. Duquesne Light notified for damaged pole. Vehicles removed by tow, all 233 units returned.

Command: 233 Asst 1 (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Asst

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ hazards

July 8, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 and 234 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with pole and wires down on Unity Center Rd. 233 Rescue on scene. 2 vehicle MVA, everyone out of vehicles, 1 into pole leaning and wires down. 234 Attack on scene to block roadway on other side of accident. Minor injury attended to by Ems, fire crews cleaned debris off roadway. Command terminated, all units returned.

Command: 233 Lieut (Kaiser)
Units: 233 Rescue, 234 Attack

Fireworks standby at Oakmont Country Club

July 4, 2011 - Unity VFD Station 233 was requested for our annual July 4th standby at Oakmont Country Club for their fireworks display. Great display this year went off without any issues. A good time had by the 233 crew!

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Squad, 233 ATV

Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries

June 24, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a 2 vehicle accident on Saltsburg Rd. @ Center Rd. 233 Chief on scene, 2 vehicle MVA with injuries, 1 driver still in vehicle, 233 Chief w/command. 233 Rescue arrived, started patient care and C-spine precautions until Plum Ems arrived. 2nd injured patient treated by 233 Rescue crew also until 2nd Med unit arrived. Minor debris on roadway, no other hazards. 233 Rescue stoodby until vehicles removed by tow. 395 Fire Police on scene assisted with traffic control.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Qrs, 395 Fire Police

Allegheny County Firefighters Convention Parade

June 18, 2011 - Unity VFD attended the ACFFA Parade at Universal VFD, Penn Hills 226 and brought home a trophy for "Best Special Operation Vehicle" for our QRS, Trailer & Kubota ATV Combo unit. Thanks to all our members that spent their time shining up the vehicles!

Motor Vehicle Accident with injuries

May 23, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to a 2 vehicle accident on Leechburg Rd. 233 Rescue arrived on scene to find 2 vehicle MVA with injuries. 1 vehicle into field over a hillside, other vehicle on the roadway. 233 Asst 1 with command, 233 Rescue crew assisted with removing 2 patients from the car in field. 235 Engine and 233 Rescue crews handled fluid cleanup also. 233 Engine 2 staged at Elicker @ Leechburg blocking roadway. Vehicles removed by tow, all units returned.

Command: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 235 Engine 1, Plum Ems

Motor Vehicle Accident - car over hillside

May 21, 2011 - Early morning...Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident - car over a hillside on Old Frankstown Rd near the Wave Pool. 233 Chief and 236 Asst on scene, car over hillside with a pole sheared off down across roadway. 233 Chief w/command. Driver out walking with injury. 233 Rescue on scene, assisted ems with patient, 236 Engine on scene also. Rescue and Engine crews checked vehicle for hazards, stoodby until Duquesne Light arrived and vehicle removed by tow. 395 Fire Police handled traffic closing off roadway.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 236 Engine 1, 395 Fire Police

Residential Structure Fire

May 18, 2011 - Plum Stations 234,236,233 and Sardis 78 were dispatched to a possible house fire, smoke reported on Red Oak Dr. in the Woodlawn Estates plan. 234 Chief on scene w/command, 2 story residence with smoke showing. 234 Attack on scene, crew to interior found fire in garage and extinguished. 233 Truck on scene forced entry into garage, thru ground ladders, setup PPV and secured utilities. 236 Engine secured water supply layed 200' 5" supply. Sardis 78 and 236 crews assisted with primary search duties and with ventilation. ACFM called to scene for investigation.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 236 Chief (Reynolds)
Units: 233 Truck, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 236 Engine, Engine 78, SOC 78, 233 Squad, 236 Squad, Plum Ems, ACFM.

Motor Vehicle Accident w/ entrapment

May 17, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with rollover and possible entrapment on Repp Rd. 233 Chief arrived on scene to find 1 vehicle on its roof with one female inside, 233 Chief w/command. Plum Ems and Plum Police on scene as well. EMS crew gained access to vehicle, unhooked seatbelt and removed driver, reporting she was not injured. 235 Engine, 233 Rescue on scene checked for hazards and cleaned off roadway. 235 Squad assisted with traffic control. 233 Rescue remained on scene until vehicle removed by tow.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 235 Engine 1, 233 Engine 2, 235 Squad

2 homes struck by lightning during evening storm

May 12, 2011 - As storms rolled through the area, Stations 234, 233, 236 and Sardis 78 were dispatched to Rockland Dr for a house struck by lightning with odor of something burning. As Attack 234 and Engine 233-2 arrived at that residence a second alarm went out for another house struck by lightning with smoke inside on Hialeah Dr in Holiday Park. Station 236 and Sardis 78 units diverted to the Hialeah Dr call. Station 234 and 233 handled the Rockland Dr call. 234 Chief had command on Rockland, 233 Chief with Operations. Chimney was blown apart at the top, no obvious smoke or fire. 234 Attack and 233 Engine crews checked inside found a few breakers tripped and fried, no fire. Attic area and walls checked and found to be clear. 233 Rescue crew laddered side B checked chimney area, some burn marks found but no fire.

233 Engine 2, 233 Rescue and 233 Chief released and headed to the second call on Hialeah Dr. 233 Rescue on scene there and assisted with salvage and overhaul with a fire in the attic and roof area. 233 Engine and Chief staged later released.

Rockland Dr.
Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations : 233 Chief (Currie) 
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 234 Engine

Hialeah Dr.
Command: 236 Chief (Reynolds)
Operations : 236 Asst (Lexell) 
Units: 236 Truck, 236 Engine, 233 Engine, 233 Rescue, 233 Squad, 78 Engine, Monroeville 194 & 195.
234 Attack, 234 Squad

Wires down across roadway - traffic detail

May 6, 2011 - At approximately 1:45 pm Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to wires down on roadway on Saltsburg Rd just below Center Hill Rd. 233 Engine and 236 Squad on scene found wires down across roadway blocking traffic in both directions. Plum Pd on scene also. Apparently a construction vehicle with low clearance ripped the wires down from pole to pole. 233, 236 and FP 395 closed surrounding roadways and stoodby until Verizon crews could make repairs. Crews worked on scene for approximately 6 hours.

Command: 233 Engine 2 (Kopec Jr)
Units: 233 Engine 2. 233 Squad, 236 Squad, 395 Fire Police

Public Service - Regency Park Elementary Science Fair

May 5, 2011 - Once again this year Unity VFD was invited to participate in Regency Park Elementary's Science Fair. Truck 233 and crew showed some of the different aspects of an Aerial device (shown in picture)

Motor Vehicle - Pedestrian Accident

April 25, 2011 - Plum Stations 236 & 233 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident, 2 people struck by a vehicle on the 700 blk of New Texas Rd. 236 Chief on scene w/command, 2 patients down on roadway being assesed by Plum Ems. Plum Ems requesting 2 helicopters. 236 Engine 1, 233 Rescue on scene, assisted ems with patient care. 233 Engine 2 requested to setup LZ at Church on New Texas Rd. 233 Engine 2 on scene at LZ, Plum Ems arrived with patients, StatMedivac 2 and StatMedivac 16 landed, patients offloaded to choppers and transported.

Command: 236 Chief (Reynolds)
LZ Operations: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2, 236 Engine 1, 236 Squad, 395 FP, Plum Ems, Stat Medivac

Residential Structure Fire in 233 first due district

April 24, 2011 - Plum Stations 233,235,234 & Penn Hills Truck 227 were dispatched to a residential structure fire on Woodlawn Ave in the East Oakmont section of the borough. 233 Asst 2 on scene w/command, 1.1/2 story residence working fire upstairs from attic bedroom area, heavy black smoke venting from windows. All occupants advised and exited residence. 233 Engine 2 on scene, took the plug at Woodlawn @ Keystone Ave, layed 400' 5" supply line. Two crews from 233 Engine 2 pulled two 1.3/4" handlines, hoseline to upstairs attic bedroom where they put a quick knock on the fire, 2nd line placed to 1st floor.
235 Engine 1 on scene, crew assisted with hydrant and  pulled a backup line to side A. 233 Truck handled ventilation and ladders. 235 Engine 2 assigned RIT duties, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 227 Truck staged on Keystone. 234 crews assisted with truck company operations. Allegheny County Fire Marshall's Office called to scene for investigation. No injuries, great job by all units involved.

Command: 233 Asst 2 (Imbarlina)
Interior Ops: 233 Engine crew
Safety: 233 Safety (Kopec Sr) 
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 233 Squad, 233 Qrs, 235 Engine 1, 235 Engine 2, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 227 Truck, Plum Ems, ACFM, Red Cross