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Fire Department and
Freeport Emergency Medical Services. Please look around our website and learn more about our
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Recent News
Rescue, Squad, EMS on
Another MVC
7/25/10: Just before 1450 hours
Companies 220, 70, and 70 EMS were alerted for an MVC on Freeport Road near
Cadogen Slate Lick Road, South Buffalo Township. Rescue 70, Squad 70, Medic
70-1, and Medic 70-3 responded. Rescue 70 and Engine 220-1 arrived and
cribbed the car that was against the guard rail, and removed one injured
patient from the vehicle. 70-1 transported one patient for moderate injuries
and 70-3 obtained one refusal. Squad 70 handled traffic control.
70 EMS on Third MVC in
Three Days
7/24/10: At 2110 hours 70 EMS was
dispatched to assist Saxonburg EMS and A-K Pulsar with an MVC with possibly
four injuries on Bear Creek Road in Buffalo Twp. near Zion Church. Medic
70-3 and Ambulance 70-1 responded. While enroute 70-1 was cancelled and 70-3
obtained two patient refusals and returned to service. Picture courtesy of www.sarverfire.com.
Damage on one of the two vehicles
Company 70 on a Ford
City Road MVC w/Injuries
7/23/10: Just as crews were
clearing from the fireworks standby, Armstrong 911 dispatched Companies 220,
70, and 70 EMS for an MVC with injuries on Ford City Road in South Buffalo
Twp. Rescue 70, Squad 70, and Ambulance 70-1 responded and requested A-K
Pulsar for a medic assist (Medic 70-3 was on a Level 1 Trauma to Children's
Hospital). While enroute, 220 Chief requested a second ambulance and 70-1
advised Armstrong to dispatch 90 EMS (Ford City). 70-1 with Pulsar on board
and a unit from 90 transported patients to area hospitals with minor to
moderate injuries.
70 EMS Keeps Busy with
Internationals
Throughout the week of 7/19/10, 70
EMS was kept busy with multiple events in and around the borough. Tuesday
through Saturday, an additional crew was kept at the borough baseball field
for standby during the International Baseball Invitational. On Tuesday night
and Friday night, an additional ALS crew was kept on for Lernerville
standby, and on Saturday crews were on standby for the 5k race in Freeport
in the morning, the tractor pull at South Buffalo VFD, and the fireworks.
Crews at the Invitational handled multiple minor injuries, and were often
pulled from the standby to run emergency calls. Throughout the week 70 EMS
had all three ambulances committed multiple times, especially Friday and
Saturday.
70
EMS bay cleared out on a busy day
EMS, Squad Run MVC on
Cole Road
7/22/10: At 2223 hours, Stations 36, 27,
and 70 EMS were alerted for an MVC with four patients in the area of 247
Cole Road, Buffalo Township. With Medic 70-2 on the Lernerville standby, 45
EMS was requested to assist. Medic 70-3, Ambulance 70-1, and Squad 70 (BLS
with 3 volunteers) responded. Crews from 36 and 70 arrived to find four
teenagers and only one minor injury, and 45 was cancelled. Medic 70-2 also
quickly cleared the standby and were available to cover the area. Rescue 36
and Engine 27 provided lighting while 70 assessed the patients and awaited
parents to arrive to sign refusals. All 70 units returned to service.
Units on Scene: Rescue 36, Engine
36, Brush 36, Engine 27, Medic 70-3, Ambulance 70-1, Squad 70, Buffalo PD,
Saxonburg PD
70-3, 70-1, E27, S70 on Scene
EMS on a Buffalo
Township MVC w/Injuries
7/19/10: Shortly before 1800 hours
Stations 36, 27, and 70 EMS were alerted for an MVC with injuries at the
Route 356/Route 28 interchange. Ambulance 70-3 responded and found one
patient with minor injuries. Crews were assisted by Rescue 36 and Engine 27
and 70-3 transported the patient to ACMH. 70-3 would later run a cardiac
arrest in the borough along with 70-1 and A-K Pulsar.
Company 70 Transfers to
Station 110 for Standby
7/14/10: At 2155 hours the first
alarm assignment was dispatched to 227 Market Street in Kittanning Borough
for an AFA. Units from 110, 120, and 130 arrived within minutes to find fire
showing from the upper floors of the three story First Commonwealth Bank.
Shortly before 2230 hours the second alarm was requested, and Company 70 was
requested to standby for Company 110. Engine 70-2, Rescue 70, and Squad 70
made the almost half hour drive to Kittanning with 12 volunteers to cover
the area. 70 was joined by Engine 40 (Apollo #3) and Ladder 15 (Saxonburg)
at Station 110 as the covering units for multiple areas. Crews were on
standby for over two hours before being released by 110 Chief.
Company 70- North Station
Possible Structure Fire
in the Borough- 300 Riverside Drive
7/13/10: At 1946 hours Companies
70, 220, 36, and 70 EMS were alerted for a possible structure fire at 227
Walnut Way in Freeport Borough, smoke coming from the roof. Engine 70-2 and
Ambulance 70-2 were on scene within 5 minutes of initial dispatch at the
corrected address of 300 Riverside Drive with nothing showing. Rescue 70,
Squad 70, Medic 70-3, and 70 Chief also were on scene with a total of 20
members responding. Initial crews forced entry into the structure and found
nothing inside with the Thermal Imaging Camera. Engine 220-1 staged at the
hydrant at 4th and Riverside, Tankers 220-1 and 220-2 staged on Riverside
along with Ladder 36 and Engine 36. Upon investigation it was found that
neighbors were setting off fireworks and one landed on the roof, and smoke
began coming from the building. 70 crews threw a 24' extension ladder on
Side D and investigated the roof with nothing found. After approx. 15
minutes on scene all units with the exception of 70 were released. After the
owner arrived the scene was released to Able 700 and Company 70 was
available within an hour.
Units on Scene: Engine
70-2, Rescue 70, Squad 70, Chief 70, Ambulance 70-2, Medic 70-3, Engine
220-1, Tanker 220-1, Tanker 220-2, Ladder 36, Engine 36, Able 700
Rescue, EMS Respond to
MVC in the Borough
7/12/10: Just before 1100 hours,
Companies 70, 220, and 70 EMS were dispatched to an MVC at the Route 356
interchange, at the yield sign in front of the old Wolfie's Pizza. Rescue 70
and Medic 70-3 responded and found one minor injuries and no hazards or
entrapment. Rescue 70 cleared and Medic 70-3 transported one patient to St. Margaret's.
July Starts Off with a
Bang for Station 70
7/8/10: In the first 8 days of
July, Station 70 ran 7 fire calls (one a day from the 2nd to the 8th) and 47
EMS calls, an average of 5.8 a day, up from the usual average of 4 a day.
Today at 1141 Companies 220, 70, 169, and 70 EMS were alerted for a brush
fire endangering a structure at 106 Brown Road in South Buffalo Township.
Engine 70-2, Rescue 70, and Medic 70-2 responded. While enroute, Armstrong
911 advised that PD was on scene reporting the fire to be out, requesting
one engine to continue in to check for hot spots. Engine 220-1 arrived on
scene and had 70 and 169 cancel, and Company 70 returned to service.
Sixth Call in 6 Days-
Vehicle Fire in South Buffalo
7/7/10: At 1751 hours, Company 70
and 70 EMS were requested to assist 220 with a vehicle fire at 615 Freeport
Road in South Buffalo. Engine 70-2, Rescue 70, Squad 70, and Medic 70-2 all
responded on the run. Engines 70-2 and 220-1 arrived within minutes and
found the fire to be out, and all units returned to service.
Company 70 on a Brush
Fire in the Borough
7/6/10: Minutes after 1600 hours,
Companies 70, 220, Ladder 36, and 70 EMS were alerted for a brush fire
endangering a structure at 195 Washington Street in Freeport. Engine 70-2,
Rescue 70, and Ambulance 70-2 responded and found the homeowner with a
controlled burn that was out of control but was now extinguished, and all
units returned to service.
Company 70 Responds to
Leaking Transformer on Stewart Street
7/5/10: At 1954 hours Company 70
was alerted for a transformer leaking in the area of 115 Stewart Street.
Engine 70-2, Squad 70, Rescue 70, 70 Chief, 70 Engineer, and 70 Fire Police
responded with 11 volunteers, with an additional 3 volunteers holding in
station. Crews found a transformer leaking what appeared to be oil onto the
roadway. After waiting on scene for the power company for almost 2 hours,
crews marked off the area and Able 700 remained on scene with the power
company.
Squad Assists Harrison
Twp. w/Traffic at Multi-Building Structure Fire
7/4/10: At approx. 2230 hours
Sunday night, Allegheny County dispatched Stations 168, 167, 169, and 110
EMS for a porch fire on Cambridge Road in Harrison Twp. While units were
enroute PD arrived on scene advising working fire in multiple buildings.
Units from all departments arrived within seconds of each other and found
the rear of the original structure fully involved with an awning and side of
the Side A exposure well involved. Stations 112 for manpower and 70
for traffic control were then requested. Squad 70 responded and shut down
traffic on Carlisle to prevent vehicles from running over Engine 169's LDH.
Fire crews were able to completely knock down the fire in the second
structure and prevent extension into the building, and crews advanced into
the second floor and attic, where the fire had completely vented through the
roof and spread through both floors. Squad 70 remained on scene for 3 hours
before being released by command, and the last units cleared the scene
around 0500 hours the next day. The fire is under investigation by the
Allegheny County Fire Marshall, and it is believed the fire was caused by
fireworks.
Units on Scene: Truck 168,
Special Service 168, Engine 167, Rescue 167-1, Rescue 167-2, Engine 169,
Rescue 169, Utility 169, Engine 112, Rescue 112, Squad 112, Medic 111, Medic
112, AC Fire Marshall
Roof
and Back Porch of the Original
Structure
Crews Operating on the 2nd Floor and Attic
Happy Independence Day!
The officers and members of
Station 70 would like to wish everybody a happy and safe Independence
Day.
Rescue, 70-3 Attend
Ford City Heritage Days Parade; 70-3 Wins Best Ambulance
7/3/10: On Saturday evening,
Rescue 70 and Ambulance 70-3 attended the annual Ford City Heritage Days
Parade. Units from across the county, as well as some from Westmoreland
County, attended as well. At the parade, Ambulance 70-3 was given the
Best Appearing ALS Ambulance award. Congratulations to the other winning apparatus and groups, and
thanks to the organizers of this fun event.
Company 70 Dumps the
House for a Vehicle Rollover
7/3/10: At 0032 hours, Companies 220, 70,
169, and 70 EMS were alerted for the vehicle rollover on Route 28 South,
just North of the Slatelick exit. Original calls reported a motorcycle
involved and the location being near ACMH, which dispatched Company 60 and 130 EMS,
but 60 was cancelled when PSP arrived with the corrected location, one truck
rolled over only, and no injuries or entrapment. Rescue 70, Engine 70-2, Squad 70, and
Medic 70-3 all responded within minutes of dispatch, and 169 was cancelled
by Chief 220-1 due to no entrapment. 130 EMS arrived first on scene with no
injuries and cancelled 70-3. R70, S70, and E70-2 arrived on scene next and
set up lighting and traffic control and awaited the flat bed. Engine 220-1
arrived and assisted 70 with cleaning debris off the roadway. Once the
vehicle was put on the flat bed all units returned to service.
Units on Scene: Rescue 70, Engine
70-2, Squad 70, Engine 220-1, PSP, 130 EMS
70 and 220 On
Scene
70 Rescue Assessing the Vehicle
Engine Responds to
Route 28 Vehicle Fire
7/2/10: At 1416, Companies 220 and
70 were dispatched for a box truck on fire on Route 28. Engine 70-2 arrived
first on scene with 4 volunteers with the fire already out. E70-2 assisted
220 with containing fluids leaking from the truck and held all other units
in station, leaving 4 additional volunteers standing by. Engine 70-2
returned shortly after.
EMS Assists at a
Harrison Township MVC
6/26/10: Shortly after 0800 hours
Saturday morning Allegheny County Stations 169, 167, and 110 EMS were
alerted for an MVC on Freeport Road in the area of Station 169 with two
patients, one lying unresponsive on the road and one with a head injury. 70
EMS was requested shortly after and Medic 70-1 responded with 3. Upon
arrival, Medic 114 found one female now responsive and one male refusing
transport. Medic 70-1 arrived moments later and split it's crew, with two
assisting 114 in immobilizing the female patient, and one obtaining a
refusal from the male patient. Medic 112 and Ambulance 111 arrived and
assisted with patient care before quickly being returned to service. Command
held 169 on scene and cancelled 167 Rescue with no entrapment. Medic 114
transported the patient E1 to AGH and Medic 70-1 returned to service.
Units on Scene:
Engine 169, Rescue 169, Utility 169, Medic 114, Medic 112, Ambulance 111,
Medic 70-1
Engine Co. Responds to
a Buffalo Twp. AFA
6/25/10: At 1759 Company 70 was
dispatched along with 36 and 27 for an Automatic Fire Alarm on Shuster Drive
in Buffalo Township. Engine 70-2 responded on the run and were released by
36 shortly after arriving on scene.
Company 70 on a House
Struck by Lightning in Buffalo Twp.
6/23/10: Just after 1830 hours
Stations 36, 27, 15, 70, and 70 EMS were alerted for a house struck by
lightning at 306 South Pike Road in Buffalo Twp. with smoke and flames
visible. Engine 70-2, Rescue 70, Squad 70, and Medic 70-1 responded on the
run with 12 total personnel. Engine 70-2 and Rescue 70 arrived on scene and
were quickly released by Command with no fire found, and all 70 units
returned to service.
Squad Assists with
Traffic at Harrison Twp. Hazmat Incident
6/21/10: On Monday evening,
Allegheny County Stations 168 (Hilltop), 167 (Citizens), 169 (Harrison
Hills), 112 (Pioneer), and 110 EMS (Citizens) were dispatched for a report
of natural gas smell in a structure. While units were enroute, Allegheny
County 911 advised the homeowner was mixing pool chemicals and house
chemicals in his kitchen and it overflowed out of the container and was
causing a very strong odor of chlorine. Initial units arrived on scene and
contained the spill wearing full gear and SCBA's, and were completely
decontaminated upon exiting the structure. The homeowner was transported to
AKMC with difficulty breathing by Medic 114. Due to the nature of the
chemicals involved, the Allegheny County Hazmat-Blue Team (Station 420)
stationed in Tarentum was requested, as well as 70 Squad for assistance with
traffic control. 70 Squad responded with 3 and shut down a nearby street as
per command. Chief 420 arrived and assumed command and began planning the
incident with Chief's 168, 167, 169, and 112. ALS crews from Medic 112 and
Medic 289 (Eureka) provided EMS standby and Hazmat support. 112 Squad
provided initial decon and rehab operations. Upon arrival of Hazmat 420,
crews geared in their hazmat suits and contained the spill. All units were
back in service by 2300 hours.
Units on Scene: Squad 70,
Truck 168, Special Service 168, Rescue 167-1, Rescue 167-2, Squad 167,
Engine 169, Rescue 169, Utility 169, Engine 112, Rescue 112, Squad 112,
Chief 420, Hazmat 420, Medic 112, Medic 114, Medic 289, Harrison PD
Hazmat crews suiting up
MVC w/injuries and
Flyout: Freeport Road at Cadogen-Slatelick Road
6/19/10: Late Saturday morning,
Companies 70, 220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for an MVC, head on
with multiple injuries and possible entrapment on Freeport Road in the area
of Cadogen-Slatelick Road. Rescue 70, Squad 70, and Medic 70-3 responded,
and multiple EMS units from Ford City (90), Kittanning #6 (130), Citizens Hose (110),
and A-K Pulsar (273) were requested. First arriving units reported
negative entrapment and 6 patients, 2 of which were pediatrics. Once on
scene, 90 EMS requested a helicopter for one of the pediatric patients and
Company 220 handled the LZ. Medic 70-3 transported one patient to ACMH.
Rescue 70 assisted EMS with patient care of the other three patients
transported by ground to various area hospitals, and Squad 70 handled traffic
control. All 70 units cleared after about an hour.
Rescue, 70-3 Attends
Annual Saxonburg Parade
6/17/10: Once again, the members
of Station 70 geared up and attended the annual Saxonburg Parade Thursday
night of the carnival week. Rescue 70 and Ambulance 70-3 were cleaned and
ready to go Wednesday night and Thursday morning. The two trucks made the
drive with 6 volunteers staffing them. The members of Saxonburg VFC always
organize a wonderful parade, and this year was no
exception. The volunteers had a good time and were back in station later
that evening. Throughout the parade Engine 70-2 remained available for any
fire calls, as well as an ALS crew for EMS calls.
Second Call in Two
Days: False Call on Community Park Road
6/16/10: Shortly before 1730,
Companies 70 and 220 were dispatched for a reported vehicle fire on
Community Park Road. Engine 70-2, Rescue 70, and Medic 70-3 responded with
8. Nothing was found by 70 or 220, and all units were released by 70 Chief.
Engine Co., Rescue, EMS
Responds to Gas in a Structure in the Borough
6/15/10: At 1034 hours Companies
70, 220, Ladder 36, and 70 EMS were alerted for a smell of gas in a
structure at 324 2nd Street in Freeport Borough. Within just a few minutes,
Engine 70-2, Rescue 70, and Medic 70-3 responded with 11 personnel. Upon
arrival 70 Chief 2 held 220 and 36 in station and investigated. The Engine
crew found a smell of gas with the residents venting the structure. They
advised they just returned from vacation and a stove was turned on in an
apparent break in. Crews set up the Ram Fan off of E72 and finished venting
the residence while E72 and R70 searched the rest of the building for
possible leaks in the basement. All searches turned up negative and Company
70 returned to service with Able 700 remaining on scene. 70 Chief had
command.
Units on Scene: Engine
70-2, Rescue 70, Medic 70-3, Able 700
Units in Station: Company 220, Ladder 36
70 Crews staging
outside
Engine 70-2, Medic 70-3, and Rescue 70 on scene
Company 70 on a
Possible Structure Fire in South Buffalo
6/12/10: Late Saturday evening, Armstrong
911 received a call from a resident in the Boggsville section of South
Buffalo reporting that she heard an explosion followed by visible flames in
the area of the Boggsville Bridge. Moments later, the 1st alarm was
dispatched, bringing Companies 220, 70, 169, and 70 EMS. Engine 70-2, Squad
70, and Ambulance 70-1 responded with 9 volunteers (70-3 was handling the
7th EMS call of the day). While units were enroute, PD and 220 Chief arrived
and advised it was a controlled burn and all units can cancel. All 70
equipment returned to station shortly after.
EMS Double Pulls for a
Vehicle into a Structure, Diverts to Second Call
6/12/10: At 0945 the assignment
was dispatched for a vehicle into a structure at the Kings in Buffalo
Township, bringing Companies 36, 27, and 70 EMS. Medic 70-3 and Ambulance
70-1 responded on the call. While enroute, 70 EMS was advised of a second
call working, an E2 at Fairwinds Manor, and 70-1 diverted to handle that
call. Shortly after arriving on scene Medic 70-3 was released by command
with no injuries and responded for an ALS assist to 70-1. 70-3 transported
the patient and 70-1 returned to station.
EMS on a Vehicle
Rollover on Butler Road
6/7/10: At 2244 hours Butler
County 911 dispatched the assignment for a vehicle rollover with entrapment
on Butler Road (Route 356) on the Freeport Hill in Buffalo Township, down
the hill from Freeport Transport, bringing Stations 36, 27, and 70 EMS.
Medic 70-1 and Ambulance 70-2 responded with 5. Upon arrival crews found the
vehicle on its side with one patient trapped in the vehicle but not
appearing to be injured. Crews from 36 and 27 used a tow truck to stabilize
the vehicle, along with air shores, and used the rescue tools from Rescue 36
to flap the roof down to gain access to the patient. The patient was taken
into 70-3, where it was decided that he wanted to be transported to the
hospital for evaluation. 70-1 returned to service while 70-3 transported the
patient to AKMC.
Units on Scene: Rescue 36,
Engine 36, Chief 36, Engine 27, Brush 27, Medic 70-3, Ambulance 70-1,
Buffalo PD
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Crews work to stabilize the
vehicle
36, 27, and 70 EMS extricating the patient
70 EMS Attends Buffalo
Community Days
6/6/10: On Sunday, Ambulances 70-3
and 70-1 attended the Buffalo Township Community Days at Lernerville
Speedway. Medic 70-2 was kept staffed in station first out handling calls,
with 70-3 and 70-1 handling additional calls if necessary. While at the
Community Days, the crews gave people tours of the ambulances and showed
them the new state-of-the art equipment on them, such as the Stryker power
stretchers and the Phillips heart monitors. The units were stationed there
for approx. 7 hours showing the public how Freeport EMS, along with
Saxonburg EMS, remain dedicated as the primary (and only)
Advanced Life Support EMS services for Buffalo Township.
70-1
and 70-3 at the Community Days
Station 70 Welcomes 3 New Members
The officers and members of
Station 70 would like to welcome our three newest members. FF/EMT Student
Terry Rupert, FF/EMT Ashley Ashbaugh, and EMT Student Rich Urbanski. All
three members have been voted into the department within the last month. We
wish all three members good luck. Anybody interested in joining is
encouraged to stop by the station for an application and more information. Prospective
members can also check out our recruitment
page.
Company 70 Hosts Annual
Memorial Day Parade
5/31/10: Early Monday morning, the members
of Company 70 began preparing for the annual Memorial Day Parade and service
held in the Borough. Members helped set up the P.A. system at the high rise
and block off roads for the parade. In the parade, Engine 70-2, Rescue 70,
Medic 70-3, and Medic 70-1 (who had to divert to an E2 call) participated in
the event with 9 volunteers and 3 paid staff. Squad 70 with 4 volunteer
fire-police provided traffic control throughout the parade. 2 other
volunteers also remained at the high rise to assist with the ceremonies. The
event went well, with various songs, speeches, dedications, and tributes at
the high rise dedicated to those currently in the armed forces, those who
had served our country before, and those that will serve our country in the
future. Thanks to everybody who helped make the ceremonies and parade a
great success. The officers and members of Station 70 would like to thank
all past and current members of our armed forces for their courage,
dedication, and patriotism in defending our country and our freedoms,
especially those who were wounded or sacrificed their life for their
country.
Units in the Parade: Engine 70-2,
Rescue 70, Squad 70 (Fire Police), Medic 70-1, Medic 70-3, Engine 220-1,
Tanker 220-1, Tanker 220-2, Engine 36, Rescue 36, Ladder 36, Brush 36,
Tanker 27, Engine 99-2, Able 700, Able 701
EMS Responds to Buffalo
Twp. Motorcycle Crash
5/28/10: Just before 1600 hours,
Stations 36, 27, and 70 EMS were dispatched for a vehicle vs. motorcycle
crash at the intersection of Route 28 and Route 356 with two patients from
the motorcycle, both critical and one unresponsive. Medic 70-1 went enroute
immediately and requested Stations 45 (Saxonburg EMS) and 271 (A-K Pulsar)
to assist. Ambulance 70-2 responded shortly after. 70 EMS L-4 met the crews
on scene, and 70-1 transported to Allegheny General Hospital E1. 70-2
transported the second patient minutes later to AGH with a medic from
Saxonburg on board. Both patients were in the trauma bay at AGH within 57
minutes of the original dispatch, and both units had an on scene time of
less than 10 minutes. Both units cleared the call after approx. two hours.
During the incident, an ALS crew was assembled at the station and remained
available for other calls with Medic 70-3. Pictures courtesy of www.sarverfire.com.
Units on Scene: Rescue 36,
Brush 36, Engine 36, Engine 27, Medic 70-1, Ambulance 70-2, 70 L-4, Medic 45-1,
Medic 45-3, Medic 273, Buffalo
PD, Freeport PD
Motorcycle
laying in the grass with van in
background
Damage to front of van
Company 70 Alerted to
Mason Manor for an AFA
5/20/10: At 1538 Thursday evening,
Stations 27, 36, 15, and 70 were alerted for an Automatic Fire Alarm at the
Mason Manor, 244 North Pike Road, in Buffalo Township. Engine 70-2 responded
with 4. While enroute, and before Rescue 70 went enroute with 3 more
volunteers, all units were returned to service by Station 27 with a false
alarm.
Rescue, Squad, EMS
Respond to Freeport Road MVC
5/13/10: Just before 0930 hours Companies
220, 70, and 70 EMS were alerted for the MVC with injuries and possible entrapment
on Freeport Road near Striker Road. Units arrived to find a vehicle that hit
a parked vehicle and trailer with one patient injured but not entrapped. 70
EMS transported the patient ALS by ground to Allegheny General Hospital in
Pittsburgh, while 70 Rescue and
70 Squad provided traffic control and assisted with scene clean up.
Engine Co. on a
Structure Fire on Sarver Road
5/9/10: At 1415 hours Companies 36
(Sarver), 27 (Buffalo), 15 (Saxonburg), 70, and 45 (Saxonburg EMS) were
alerted for a porch on fire at 559 Sarver Road in Buffalo Township. Engine
70-2 went enroute with a crew of 4. Just as Rescue 70 and Squad 70 were
gearing up to pull out with 6 more volunteers, Company 70 was cancelled and
all 70 units returned to service.
EMS Responds to Buffalo
Township Bus into Tree
5/6/10: Shortly before 1600 hours Stations
36 (Sarver), 27 (Buffalo), and 70 EMS were dispatched for a report of a
school bus into a tree with one injury in the area of 190 Harvey Road. Medic
70-1 and Ambulance 70-2 responded with 5 personnel. Units began arriving on
scene to find such, with the driver sitting outside with minor injuries.
70-1 transported the driver to the hospital and 70-2 remained on scene until
being released. Chief 36 had Harvey Road Command.
Units on Scene: Rescue 36, Brush
36, Engine 27, Brush 27, Medic 70-1, Ambulance 70-2, Buffalo PD
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Rescue, Engine Co., EMS
Respond to Vehicle vs. House
5/3/10: At 0051 hours Monday
morning, Companies 220, 70, and 70 EMS were alerted for a vehicle into a
house at 400 Freeport Road in South Buffalo Township with unknown injuries
or entrapment. 70-3 responded ALS and arrived on scene with no injuries or
entrapment. Rescue 70 and Engine 70-2 responded with 7 volunteers. 220 Chief
requested additional assistance from Harrison Hills Rescue 169. Crews from
70 and 220 discovered the vehicle had penetrated into the building up to the
rear door, stopping less than a yard away from the residents' bed. Crews
also discovered two puppies trapped under the vehicle. Both were extricated
from under the vehicle and had no serious injuries. Rescue 70 provided
lighting and Engine 70-2 handled traffic control until PSP and the tow truck
cleared the scene. 220 Chief had command.
Units on Scene: Engine
220-1, 220 Chief, Rescue 70, Engine 70-2, Medic 70-3, Rescue 169, PSP
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70 and 169 Rescue
Crews inspect the
damage
Crews work to free the trapped dogs
EMS on Another MVC
w/Entrapment- Harrison Township
5/1/10: Shortly before 2300 hours,
Allegheny County Stations 167 (Citizens Hose), 168 (Hilltop Hose), and 110
EMS (Citizens) were alerted for an MVC with entrapment at the intersection
of Freeport Road and Saxonburg Road in Harrison Township, with one male
patient in and out of consciousness. Rescue 167-1 and Medic 113
arrived to find as reported and began stabilization of the entrapped
victim's vehicle while a second driver was attended to and Engine 168 pulled
a protection line and cut the vehicle's power. At this time, Stat MedEvac
was requested and Station 112 (Pioneer Hose) was requested for LZ set up
along with Station 70 EMS for a second unit. 70-1 responded ALS with a crew
of 3 and obtained a refusal from the second driver who was not seriously
injured. Crews from 167 and 168 extricated the patient from the vehicle and
transported to the LZ where Stat 3 flew the patient to UPMC Presbyterian in
Pittsburgh.
Units on Scene: Medic 70-1, Rescue
167-1, Rescue 167-2, Medic 113, Engine 168, Rescue 112 (LZ), Squad 112 (LZ),
Harrison PD.
EMS Runs MVC With
Entrapment in City of Lower Burrell
4/26/10: At around 1630
hours, Lower Burrell #3 Fire-Rescue Station 69 and Lower Burrell #3 EMS
Station 135 were alerted for a multi-vehicle crash with confirmed entrapment at
the intersection of Mellwood Road and Greenwood Road. Due to New Kensington
EMS (121) and Arnold EMS (101) being unavailable, Lower Kiski EMS and Freeport EMS were
requested to respond to assist. Medic 70-3 responded. Rescues 69 and 56-4 (New
Kensington #4) extricated the patients and three were transported to area
hospitals by Lower Burrell and Lower Kiski, two of them to Pittsburgh trauma
centers. 70-3 remained on scene as the only available unit for the areas of 70,
116, 106 (Vandergrift-Oklahoma-Avonmore), 135, 121, and 101 until units began clearing from their calls and 70-3 returned to
service. Picture courtesy of www.lbvfc3.com
Units on Scene: Engine
69-1, Engine 69-3, Rescue 69, Service 69, Squad 69, Rescue 56-4, Squad 56-4,
Medics 138 and 137, Lower Kiski EMS, Medic 70-3, and A-K Pulsar
Aftermath of one vehicle involved
Possible Structure Fire
In the Borough- 627 Market Street
4/15/10: Just before 0945 hours the first
alarm assignment was dispatched for smoke in the structure at 627 Market
Street in Freeport Borough. Companies 70, 220, 36, and 70 EMS were
alerted. Engine 70-2 and Medic 70-2 responded and arrived on
scene with a smell of electrical smoke in the structure. E70-2 crew searched
first and second floors while Ladder 36 searched the basement. Neighbors
advised the power was surging and Allegheny Power was notified and the call
was turned over to them upon their arrival.
Units on Scene: Engine 70-2, Ladder
36, Medic 70-2
Company 70 Sets Up an
LZ for a Physical Rescue
4/7/10: At around 1745 hours the Harrison
Township companies were alerted for a man down the cliff at the Harrison
Hills Park. Companies 167, 169, and 110 EMS responded. Company 70 was then
requested to set up a landing zone for Stat MedEvac 8 at the football field
in Freeport. Engine 70-2 responded with 4 volunteers and Stat 8 landed
without incident. Rescue Companies 167 and 169 extricated
the patient and Medic 114 transported him to the LZ where he was loaded onto Stat 8 and flown to a Pittsburgh trauma
center. Engine 70-2 cleared the LZ and returned to service.
Engine Company Assists
Buffalo VFC with a Structure Fire
3/26/10: At around 1615 hours
Friday afternoon, the first alarm assignment was dispatched for smoke in the
structure at 575 Sarver Road in Buffalo Township. Buffalo Station 27, Sarver
Station 36, Saxonburg Station 15, Freeport Station 70, and Saxonburg
Ambulance Station 45 were alerted. Engine 70-2 responded with a crew of 4.
Engine 27 arrived within minutes to find smoke coming from the house. The
crew pulled two handlines and investigated, finding a circuit box smoking in
the basement, and began checking for extension. Engine 15 arrived and
dropped a supply line at the driveway that was picked up by Tanker 27, who
laid 400' of supply line to the hydrant at Bear Creek Road. Engine 70-2
arrived and was sent to staging and assisted with interior operations. While
checking for extension, the insulation in the living room caught on fire
along with a couch, which was quickly extinguished by interior crews. After
performing overhaul and ventilation crews began returning to service. Thanks
to Allegheny Township Station 99 for providing a full engine crew on standby
in Station 70 throughout the incident.
Units on Scene: Engine 27,
Tanker 27, Ladder 36, Brush 36, Engine 36, Engine 15, Tanker 15, Squad 15,
Engine 70-2, Ambulance 45-1, Buffalo PD, Buffalo Fire Police, Saxonburg Fire
Police
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Crews stage outside the
structure
Engine 70-2 on scene
Company 70 Responds to
a Search on the River
3/20/10: Just after 2030 Saturday
Night, Companies 220, 70, 130 Dive Team, and 70 EMS were alerted for a
possible distressed boat on the Allegheny River below Lock 5 (Freeport).
Rescue 70, Engine 70-2, Squad 70, Ambulance 70-1, and Medic 70-3
responded. Crews went to Lock 5 and down Riverside Drive and did not find
any boats on the river. Armstrong 911 then advised the caller was located at
Lock 6 (Clinton) and 70-1 and 70-3 diverted, along with Squad 133
and Engine 220-1 while Company 70 remained in Freeport searching if the boat
drifted down river. Due to the large area the boat possibly could be at,
Stat MedEvac was requested, and Stat 3 and Stat 16 responded and searched
the river from the air from Ford City to Tarentum with nothing found. Squad
133 launched a boat at Clinton and two in Freeport and no distressed boat
was found. After over 2 hours of searching, all units were released by 220
Chief and returned to service.
Engine Co., Squad, EMS
on a South Buffalo Brush Fire
3/17/10: At 1030 Wednesday
morning, Companies 220, 70, 169, and 70 EMS were dispatched for the brush
fire at 111 Clinton Road in South Buffalo Township. Engine 70-2, Squad 70,
and Medic 70-3 responded on the call. Engine 70-2 arrived with
most of the fire extinguished, and due to no response from 220, 70 Chief 2
assumed command. The Engine crew pulled the 1 1/2" trash line and a PW
can to extinguish the rest of the hot spots. 169 Mini Pumper arrived on
scene and assisted with extinguishment, and all units returned to service.
Units on Scene: Engine
70-2, Squad 70, Medic 70-3, Mini Pumper 169
Engine Company Runs Two Automatic Fire Alarms in Buffalo Twp.
3/16/10: At 1219 hours Company 70
was alerted to assist Sarver 36 and Buffalo 27 with an automatic fire alarm
at Oberg's, 2301 Silverville Road in Buffalo Township. Engine 70-2 responded
and was cancelled by Butler County while enroute with a false alarm. At 1520 hours
the same assignment was dispatched for an AFA at 120 Beale Road in Buffalo
Township, Evangel Heights Christian Academy. Engine 70-2 responded and was
released shortly after arriving on scene with another false alarm.
Ambulance 70-3 now in service
3/9/10: After months of specing,
building, lettering, and equipping, EMSI (our regional Department of Health
council) has officially licensed Ambulance 70-3 as an Advanced Life Support
ambulance. A70-3 is a 2009 Ford F-450/Lifeline, and is in service and ready
for calls.
Rescue Runs a Service
Call in the Borough
3/6/10: Shortly after noon on
Saturday, 70 Chief came into Station 70 and advised Armstrong that a tree
was down on Freeport Road just above the Buffalo Creek Bridge coming into
Freeport, blocking half of the left lane, and that there were multiple
near-accidents as a result of that. Minutes later Rescue 70 went enroute
with 3 volunteers and shut down the left lane of traffic and used the chain
saw to remove the tree from the roadway. The Rescue cleared the scene within
15 minutes and returned to service.
EMS Responds to
Multi-Vehicle MVC in Buffalo Twp.
3/5/10: At 2136 70 EMS was alerted
to assist Sarver VFC Station 36 with a vehicle accident on South Pike Road
in Buffalo Twp. at the Route 28 South intersection with one female
complaining of chest pain. Medic 70-1 responded and upon arriving on scene
three additional patients were found and 70 EMS was re-alerted for a second
unit. Ambulance 70-2 immediately responded to assist. Rescue 36 arrived on
scene and assisted Buffalo and Freeport Police with traffic control and
scene clean up while 70-1 and 70-2 assessed the four patients. After the
assessments were made all four patients refused treatment and both units
returned to service.
Units on Scene: Rescue 36,
Lt. 36-2, 70-1, 70-2, Buffalo Police, Freeport Police
Rescue 36 cleans up the scene
Rescue Company and EMS Alerted
for an MVC on Freeport Road
2/26/10: Shortly before 1700
hours, Companies 220, 70, 169, and 70 EMS were dispatched for a vehicle
overturned on Freeport Road in the area of Dlubak's Corp. Medic 70-1 and Ambulance 70-2
went enroute immediately with 4 personnel. Engine 220-1
and 220 Chief arrived on scene within minutes and advised both 70 and 169
Rescues to hold in station, leaving 3 volunteers in Station 70 standing by.
220 EMS Chief eventually cancelled 70 EMS with no injuries and all 70 units
returned to service.
Possible Structure
Fire- 554 Franklin Street
2/26/10: At 1813 Friday morning
Companies 70, 220, 36, and 70 EMS were alerted for a smell of something
burning at 554 Franklin Street in Freeport. Medic 70-1 arrived on scene
advising nothing showing from the exterior. Engine 70-2 and 70 Chief
responded with 5 personnel and began searching the structure. Engine 220-1
assisted E70-2, and Engine 36 was advised to stand-by in Station 70. The
smell was determined to come from smoking wires. Units returned to service
after about 20 minutes.
EMS
Responds to Two Vehicle Accidents in Harrison Twp.
2/19/10: Late Friday night,
Allegheny County Rescue 167 and EMS 110 (Citizens Hose) were dispatched for
the MVC with injuries on Route 28 near Exit 16. 70 EMS was requested shortly
after to assist, and Medic 70-1 responded. After 70-1 was on scene for a
few minutes, Rescue 281 (Eureka, back-up for 167) and EMS 110 were alerted
for an MVC with injuries on Springhill Road in Harrison Township. Chief 167
advised Allegheny County that 167 Rescue and Medic 70-1 were clearing the
call on 28 and would handle the Springhill Road call. 70-1 arrived on scene
and transported one patient to Allegheny Valley Hospital.
Engine Co., EMS
Run a Vehicle Fire on Route 28
2/17/10: Just after 1530 hours Companies 220, 70, 169
Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for the vehicle fire on Route 28 South
in South Buffalo Twp. Engine 70-2 and Medic 70-1 responded with 5 personnel.
Engine 70-2 arrived on scene to find Engine 220-1 with the fire knocked
down. The crew assisted E220-1 and were released back to service.
MVC-
McVille Road in South Buffalo Twp.
2/15/10: At 0739 hours Companies 220, 70,
169 Rescue, and 70 EMS
were dispatched for a vehicle over the
embankment in the area of 280 McVille Road in South Buffalo Twp. Shortly
after Ambulance 70-1 went enroute, Armstrong 911 advised this was a previous accident and the
owner of the car was just waiting for a tow truck and all units returned to
service.
EMS Runs
Structure Fire in Buffalo Twp.
2/15/10: At 0435 hours, the structure fire
assignment was dispatched for 2301 Silverville Road in Buffalo Twp. at
Oberg's for a possible structure fire, bringing Companies 36, 27, 169, and 70
EMS. Chief 36 arrived and had Ambulance 70-1 stage in the parking
lot. Engine 36 arrived and began searching the structure for the fire while
Engine 169 stood by at the hydrant. As more units arrived on scene Chief 36
advised that units can start returning to service with nothing found, and
70-1 returned to service.
Units on Scene: Engine 36, Ladder
36, Chief 36, Engine 27, Engine 169, Rescue 169, Chief 169, Ambulance 70-1
E36, L36, and E27 in front of the
structure
A70-1 stages in the parking lot with R169
Second Fire in 2
Days: Working Structure Fire- 1217 Sarver Road
2/13/10: Shortly before 1400 hours, Armstrong 911 received a call
from a neighbor of 1217 Sarver Road in South Buffalo Twp. advising them of
smoke in a building with alarms going off at that address. Moments later the
first alarm assignment was dispatched, sending Companies 220, 70, 169 and 70
EMS. Engine 220-1 and Medic 70-2 arrived on scene minutes later with a
fully involved structure fire. Engine 70-2 and Rescue 70 responded with 7
volunteers and E70-2 was instructed to draft from a porta-tank and supply
E220-1, while the interior crew from E70-2 backed up E220-1 with the initial
attack on the fire. Command then requested Companies 27, 281, 250 Tanker,
and 130 RIT on the second alarm. Moments after the interior attack began,
Chief 220 noticed the roof starting to collapse and had all units evacuate
the structure and exterior only operations were started until conditions
improved. After the bulk of the fire was knocked down
the assignment was held to the first alarm for overhaul. Engine 99-2 provided a stand-by
crew in Station 70 until the crews returned to service.
A/D corner after fire was extinguished
Possible
Structure Fire- 570 Franklin Street
2/12/10: At 1616 hours Company 70, Company 220, Ladder 36,
and 70 EMS were dispatched to the possible structure fire at 570
Franklin Street in the Borough. Able 700 and Medic 70-2 arrived on scene
advising the fire, which was on a stove, was out and ventilation was needed.
Engine 70-2 with a full crew arrived on scene with Engine 220-1 and all
units not on scene were cancelled. Crews ventilated and checked for hot
spots and cleared the scene within 20 minutes. A full crew was kept in
Station 70 throughout the duration of the call.
Units on Scene: Engine 70-2, Engine
220-1, Medic 70-2, Able 700
Snow Storm Pounds
Northeast Coast
2/7/10: Throughout Friday evening
into Saturday morning, one of the largest snow storms in recent history hit
the Northeast. Freeport was no exception, getting over 22 inches of snow in
16 hours. The volunteers and EMS staff of Station 70 were kept busy keeping
the sidewalks as well as the aprons in front of the garage doors cleared of
snow so our trucks could safely be pulled out in case of an emergency.
Throughout the entire storm, up to 6 volunteers and 3 EMS staff crewed the station ready for any calls. Thankfully, no calls came in during the main
part of the blizzard, with only one EMS call early Saturday afternoon and a
service call later in the afternoon that was handled by Squad 70.
EMT Dan Kline clears snow
from the apron
Company 70 Requested to
Set up LZ
2/5/10: On Thursday morning, Company 70 was
requested to set up a landing zone for Lower Kiski EMS who had a trauma
patient from a vehicle accident on Route 356 in Allegheny Twp. Shortly after being
dispatched, Armstrong advised that no helicopters were flying due to weather
and that the 116 unit was transporting the patient by ground, and Company 70 was put back in service.
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