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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

Dumpster Fire

April 22, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a dumpster fire at a business located on Sheena Dr. 233 Asst 1 on scene, large rollaway dumpster on fire. 233 Engine 2 on scene used deck gun to knock out bulk of fire. 236 Engine 1 on scene also, used their tank water as well.

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

Smoke in residence

April 16, 2011 - Plum Stations 235,233 & Oakmont 216 were dispatched to smoke in residence from a dishwasher on Peppertree Dr. Ems on scene reporting light smoke condition. 235 Engine 1 and 233 Asst 2 on scene, 2 story residence, nothing showing, 233 Asst 2 w/command. 235 Engine crew in to investigate, dishwasher wires smoked, no fire, power shut off. Command holding with 235 Engine and 233 Truck. 233 Truck arrived, crew assisted 235 with disconnecting unit and removing to outside. Homeowner advised all units returned.

Command: 233 Asst 2 (Imbarlina)
Interior: 235 Chief (Brenner)
Units: 233 Truck, 235 Engine 1

Brush Fire

April 15, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 235 were dispatched to a brush fire in the area of Hulton Rd @ Rt. 909. 233 Engine 2 on scene to find a large brush fire along the hillside
(approx. 20 yds x 70 yds) on Hulton Rd below RR Tracks near Haskell Ln. 233 Capt on scene w/command. 233 Engine 2 pulled 150' 1.3/4" preconnect to attack fire from bottom end. 235 Engine 1 on scene, orders were to pull preconnect and attack fire from top. Fire containing brush, logs and trees under control in approx. 20 minutes. Units packed up and returned in service.

Command: 233 Capt (Walsh)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Asst 1, 235 Engine 1

Motor vehicle accident  - vehicle into pool

April 10, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident - vehicle into a pool u/k injuries on Center Rd near Wimbledon Dr. 233 Asst 1 on scene, driver out of vehicle, no injuries. 233 Asst 1 w/command. 233 Rescue on scene for lighting and check for hazards. All other units cancelled.

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

Haz Mat Ops Refresher

March 26, 2011 - This month we held our annual Haz Mat Ops refresher course at Unity station. Shown below are some of the firefighters practicing with Class B foam. Thanks to instructors Glenn Kopec and Steve Imbarlina for their time and effort.

Motor vehicle accident  with entrapment

March 23, 2011 - Plum Stations 234 & 233 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident with entrapment on New Texas Rd near Briarwood Ln. 234 Chief on scene vehicle in a culvert with 2 persons pinned. 233 Rescue & 234 Attack arrived on scene, 233 Asst assigned Operations. Crews used 6' cribbing & jacks to stabilize vehicle. Winch used to lift side of vehicle to free 1 patients leg plus spreaders to free other patient. Both patients removed and carried up embankment to awaiting ambulances. Medical helicopters originally requested but could not fly due to weather. 236 requested for LZ later released. 233, 234 units cleaned up and returned.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Rescue Ops: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Rescue, 234 Attack, 236 Squad

Chimney Fire at Oakmont Country Club

March 13, 2011 - Plum Stations 233,235,234 and Oakmont Sta.216 were dispatched to a chimney fire at Oakmont Country Club. 216 Engine, 216 Truck and 233 Chief arrived on scene with nothing showing, 233 Chief w/command. Further investigation found a chimney on fire from dining room fireplace, near C-D corner of building. 216 Engine crew inside to evaluate, 233 Asst 2 on scene assigned interior operations by command. Crews starting removing load from from fireplace, 235 Engine 1 assigned Division 2 to check for extension in walls and smoke condition, 233 Engine 2 assigned Division 3 to check for extension in walls and smoke condition. 235 Engine 2 to assist with ventilation Divison 1. 234 Engine staged at hydrant on Hulton Rd @ 13th Street. Ventilation required throughout structure with PPV's and salvage and overhaul required in fireplace area. No extension found, fire contained to chimney and firebox. All units cleared scene, command terminated.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: 233 Asst (Imbarlina)
Safety: Plum Ems (Turpin)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 216 Engine, 216 Truck, 235 Engine 1, 235 Engine 2, 234 Engine, 234 Squad, Plum Ems

Residential structure fire in 233 district

March 2, 2011 - Plum Stations 233,234 and 236 were dispatched to a dryer on fire on Spring Hollow Ct in the Greendale plan. 233 Truck arrived on scene, split entry style home with light smoke coming out of garage door, everyone out of home, crew to investigate. 233 Capt w/command. 234 Attack staged at hydrant. 233 Truck crew found heavy smoke in basement with fire in laundry room. 2nd Truck crew to first floor to look for extension and ventilate. 234 Attack layed approx. 900' 5" supply line, preconnect to garage door where 233 Truck crew made a quick knock on the fire. 234 Attack crew finished off extinguishment and assisted with ventilation. 236 Truck on scene secured utilities. 234 Engine secured water supply at hydrant. Crews performed salvage and overhaul operations to finish up. Allegheny County Fire Marshalls office on scene for investigation. No injuries, great job by all!

Command: 233 Capt (White)
Operations: 233 Truck interior
Safety: 236 Chief (Reynolds)
Units: 233 Truck, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 236 Truck, 233 Squad, 236 Squad, Plum Ems

Flooding condition in apartment building

February 28, 2011 - Unity Station 233 was dispatched to a flooding condition in an apartment on Deborah Jane Dr. 233 Chief arrived to find water running down inside and outside of door entry of one of the basement apartments on side "C". 233 Rescue on scene, crew went to work placing salvage covers and pulling ceiling inside doorway to locate source. 233 Truck requested to scene by 233 Chief. 233 Truck forced entry into 1st floor apartment at side A and found a leaking water supply hose to toilet. Water shut off and apartment secured by Plum Pd and landlord maintenance on scene. Maintenance to make arrangements for cleanup and repairs. All 233 units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Units: 233 Rescue, 233 Truck, 233 Qrs 

Explosion in residential structure

February 28, 2011 - Plum Stations 234,233,236 and Sardis 78 were dispatched to some type of explosion in the area of 617 Glengary Ct in the Highlands plan. 233 Chief and 234 Chief in the area investigating. 234 Attack arrived to find a construction worker with burns and a residential structure damaged. 233 Chief with command, 234 Chief with operations. 234 Attack at side A with hydrant, preconnect pulled to front door. 233 Truck arrived, crew checked basement and 1st floor for any remaining fire and evaluated damage. Ground ladders thrown by 233 Truck crew as well. Small fire found in basement extinguished with water can. Severe damage to structure, Allegheny County Fire Marshall requested for investigation and Plum Borough code enforcement (building inspector) as well. 234 units remained on scene during investigation. 

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: 234 Chief (Davis) 
Units: 233 Truck, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 236 Engine, 78 Engine, Plum Ems, ACFM

credit: KDKA

Rescue/Recovery detail

February 17, 2011 - Unity Station 233 was requested by Allegheny County homicide to assist with a body removal on a steep hillside within the Unity fire district. Station 233 units arrived on scene. 233 Asst 2 with operations, 233 Chief with command. Used 4 wheel drive and Kubota Atv233 along with stokes, created a Z pulley mechanical advantage rope system to haul equipment, manpower, etc. up and down an approximate 40 ft steep hillside. Allegheny County coroners' office on scene also. 233 units operated on scene for approximately 4 hours. 

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Operations: 233 Asst 2 (Imbarlina) 
Units: 233 Squad with 233 ATV, 233QRS, 233 Rescue, 233 Engine 2

Garage Fire 

February 10, 2011 - Plum Stations 236,233 & 234 were dispatched to a detached garage fire next to a residence on New Texas Rd. 234 Chief arrived on scene to find a large 2 door garage with smoke showing. 233 Truck arrived, ordered side A-B corner to force entry into garage doors and start truck company ops. 236 Engine and 234 Attack arrived, combined with split lay for water supply. 236 Engine @ hydrant, 234 Attack to side A. 2.00" and 1.75" lines pulled for initial attack and backup. Monroeville Tanker 5, Engine 41 and Sardis 78 were added to the alarm for manpower and water supply. Majority of fire contained to large recreational vehicle inside. Allegheny County Fire Marshall's Office called to scene for investigation. Extreme cold temperatures made it a challenge for firefighters but there were no injuries and a good job by all.

Command: 234 Chief (Davis)
Operations: 233 Asst (Turpin)
Units: 233 Truck, 234 Attack, 236 Engine, Monroeville Tanker 5, Monroeville Engine 41, Sardis Engine 78.

State Grant awarded to Unity VFD

February 10, 2011 - Unity VFD was notified that we will be awarded $11,851 for the 2010-2011 State "PEMA" Grant. This years grant will go towards the purchase of firefighting gear.
Some other items we have purchased the last few years with the State Grant include our Kubota ATV off road vehicle, Thermal imaging cameras, radios. Having over 10 State certified Firefighter I's and participating in the NFIRS fire reporting system enables us to get the maximum amount possible each year. Thanks to all our Unity members for their dedication and commitment to training.

Basic Vehicle Rescue Class starts Monday February 14th 

Hosted by Unity VFD, Penn Hills #2 and Penn Hills #4. Due to overwhelming interest there are two seperate classes created. For all that pre-registered, both classes start Monday Feb. 14th at 6:30pm at Penn Hills #4. 

Busy day for 233 

On Saturday January 8th, 2011 Unity had a busy day with 10 calls. We got busy early
in the morning and ran a Co alarm call, 4 auto accidents, a physical rescue at the Boyce Ski slopes, Gas odor in a structure and 3 Qrs calls. Some weather issues created the calls, just one of those busy days. Some of the calls highlighted below with more info.

Motor vehicle accident 

January 8, 2011 - Plum Stations 233 & 236 were dispatched to a vehicle accident with unknown injuries, vehicle into guardrail on Center Rd near Boyce Park entrance. 233 Asst 1 on scene w/command, 1 vehicle up onto guardrail, 1 minor injury, no other hazards. 233 Chief on scene also. Command held w/233 Rescue, 236 units cancelled enroute. 233 Rescue on scene, used light tower for scene lighting until vehicle removed by tow. Plum Ems evaluated patient, no transport.

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

Natural Gas odor in townhouse complex

January 8, 2011 - Plum Stations 233,234 and 236 were dispatched to an odor of natural gas odor in a townhouse on Pine Ct. 233 Chief on scene w/command, residents evacuated reporting an odor of gas in their townhouse. 233 Truck arrived, crew to check inside apartment w/meters for source. 233 Engine 2 on scene, crew to check adjacent apartments for any odor. 233 Asst 2 with interior ops. 234 Engine on scene, staged at hydrant. 234 Attack, 236 Truck, 236 Engine all staged on Center Hill Rd @ Saltsburg Rd. 233 Engine crew found a small amount of gasoline spilled in garage of adjacent townhouse, odor dissipated after a short period of time. Most likely cause of the original call. Resident advised, all units returned.

Command: 233 Chief (Currie)
Interior Ops: 233 Asst 2 (Imbarlina)
Units: 233 Engine 2, 233 Truck, 233 Squad, 233 Qrs, 234 Attack, 234 Engine, 236 Truck, 236 Engine, Plum Ems