Rescue, Squad, EMS on
Another MVC on the Freeport Bridge 9/18/11: Just before the Steelers
game was about to begin, Companies 70, 220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were
dispatched for a two vehicle MVC on the Freeport Bridge, at the stop sign.
Rescue 70 (with 4), Squad 70 (with 3), and Ambulance 70-2 responded. Chief
70 cancelled all other units, leaving Engine 70-1 in station with 4
additional volunteers. EMS evaluated the occupants and all refused care.
Squad 70 handled traffic control. Crews were on scene for less than a half
hour. Company 70 personnel responding: 14.
Company 70 on an MVC-
Freeport Bridge 9/14/11: At 1717 hours, Companies
70, 220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched for the MVC on the Freeport
Bridge, at the stop sign. Rescue 70 (with 4), Medic 70-2, and Chief 70-1
responded. Chief 70 had all other units cancel. Crews cleaned up the scene
and handled traffic control while 70-2 evaluated the occupants. Crews were
back in service within the hour. Company 70 personnel responding: 10.
9/11: Ten Years Later 9/11/11: Today
we remember those who lost their lives on 9/11/01. We especially remember
the heroic acts of the countless firefighters, EMS workers, and police
officers that put their lives on the line to save others. Lest we forget.
Second MVC for the Day
for 70 EMS; Route 356 @ Younkins Drive 8/27/11: At 2114, Stations 36, 27,
and 70 EMS were again alerted for an MVC on Route 356 in Buffalo Township,
this time at the Younkins Drive intersection. Medic 70-2 responded and found
two vehicles involved. Engine 27 and Rescue 36 stabilized the vehicle for
patient removal and 70-2 transported one patient to a Pittsburgh trauma
center. Picture courtesy of www.sarverfire.com.
EMS Responds to MVC on
Route 356 8/27/11: At 1624, 70 EMS was
requested to respond for an MVC on Route 356 in the area of Vocelli Pizza.
Medic 70-2 responded along with Engine 27 and Rescue 36. Medic 70-2 cleared
the scene with all patients refusing EMS.
Crews Assist Distressed
Boat on Allegheny River 8/27/11: At 1602, Companies 70,
220, and 99 were dispatched for a report of a distressed boat in the area of
the Freeport Boat Launch on the Allegheny River (in Allegheny Township).
Chief 70-1 responded to the dock to find Lieutenant 36 (Sarver VFC) with his
personal watercraft offering assistance. L36 responded to the boat and was
able to pull it back to land. Rescue 70 and Squad 70 also responded. All
other units were cancelled in station. Thanks to L36 for your assistance!
After a Long Night,
Company 70 Runs an MVC in the Borough 8/21/11: At 0741, Companies 70,
220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for a vehicle into a wall in the
area of 107 Buffalo Street. Rescue 70, Engine 70-1, Squad 70, and Medic 70-2
responded with 10 personnel, who were running on mere hours of sleep after
staying up late Saturday night cleaning up from the Block Party. Crews
arrived on scene to find one vehicle that had crashed into the cement wall
along the side of Buffalo Street, with one injured patient still in the
vehicle. Crews stabilized the vehicle and assisted EMS with removal of the
patient. Chief 70-2 cancelled all other units. Squad 70 shut down 5th Street
at High Street. Medic 70-2 transported the patient to a Pittsburgh hospital,
and crews remained on scene for the arrival of PSP and Gillette's towing.
Crews cleared within the hour.
EMS Requested to MVC in
Harrison Township 8/20/11: At 1257, just as the
Block Party was starting, 70 EMS was requested by Citizens Hose to respond
into Harrison Township, Allegheny County for an MVC with multiple injuries
at Freeport Road and Highlands Mall Drive. Medic 70-2 and Medic 70-3
responded. Medic 70-2 transported one patient to a local hospital and Medic
70-3 was released by EMS command just prior to arrival.
Freeport VFD's First
Annual Block Party! 8/20/11: Members showed up during
the early hours of the day to begin setting up for Freeport VFD's first
annual Block Party fundraiser. Activities throughout the day included
various bands and a DJ performing, a dunk tank, chuck-a-luck, duck pond,
moon bounce, numerous food vendors (including FVFD's famous chicken),
car-smash, apparatus displays, 50/50 drawings, a Chinese auction, and many
vendors. Thank you to everybody who volunteered, donated their time or
money, or helped out in any way. Also thank you to everybody who came out to
support our cause! During the block party, the on-duty EMS crews responded
to multiple emergency calls, including an MVC in Harrison Township. Photos
courtesy of Chelsie Schultz.
Rescue, EMS Respond to
Possible MVC on Route 28 8/15/11: At 1314 hours, Companies
220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for a possible MVC on Route 28,
approx. 2 miles South of Exit 18 (Slate Lick). Rescue 70, Medic 70-1, and
Ambulance 70-2 responded. Rescue 70 was cancelled enroute, and EMS crews
cleared shortly after arrival.
Head-On MVC w/Injuries-
Ford City Road, South Buffalo Township 7/31/11: Minutes before midnight,
Companies 220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched to the area of 121
Ford City Road, South Buffalo Township, for an MVC with injuries. Medic 70-1
and Rescue 70 (with 4) marked enroute and arrived first on scene to find two
vehicles that collided head on, both with heavy damage, and 70-1 requested
two additional ambulances to the scene. Ambulance 70-2 called enroute from
Allegheny Valley Hospital after clearing another call, as well as Saxonburg
45-1 who was in the area. Medic 273 was also dispatched. Engine 70-1 and
Squad 70 also responded. Crews from 70-1 and R70 began triage and patient
care of the three patients until the arrival of additional EMS. Crews from
70 Rescue and EMS, 45, and 273 packaged and loaded all three patients. 70-1
and 70-2, as well as 45-1, transported all three patients to local hospitals
for minor injuries and returned to service. Rescue 169 also assisted with
patient care. Squad 70 shut down Ford City Road at Freeport Road throughout
the incident. The Rescue, Engine, and Squad were released by 220 within the
hour. Company 70 personnel responding: 14.
Damage on Driver's
Side
70-1 and Rescue 70 First Arriving
Rescue, Squad, EMS on
an MVC in the Borough 7/31/11: At 1812, Companies 70,
220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched to a one vehicle MVC, vehicle
into a pole, in the area of 315 High Street. Medic 70-1, Ambulance 70-2,
Rescue 70, and Squad 70 were all on scene within 5 minutes of dispatch to
find as reported. Chief 70 cancelled 220 and 169. The Rescue and EMS crews
stabilized the vehicle and removed the patient from the vehicle. 70-1
transported one patient to a local hospital. Squad 70 handled traffic
control at the 3rd Street and 4th Street intersections of High Street. Crews
remained on scene until the tow company removed the vehicle from the scene.
After some fluid cleanup all units went back in service. Company 70
personnel responding: 11.
Units on Scene: Rescue 70,
Squad 70, Medic 70-1, Ambulance 70-2, Able 700
Rescue
and EMS Crews Removing
Patient
70-1, 70-2, and Rescue 70 On Scene
MVC- Horseshoe Drive,
South Buffalo Township 7/29/11: Just after 0535 hours,
Companies 220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for an MVC on
Horseshoe Drive in the area of the Sportsman's Club entrance. Rescue 70 and
Medic 70-3 responded. Engine 220-1 arrived on scene and cancelled all other
units. Company 70 personnel responding: 6.
Engine, EMS Run a
Possible Structure Fire on Furnace Run Road 7/26/11: At 1015, Companies 220,
70, 169, and 70 EMS were alerted for a possible structure fire at 262
Furnace Run Road, South Buffalo Township, caller reporting smell of
something burning in the residence. Engine 70-1 and Medic 70-3 responded
with 7. Upon arrival Engine 70-1 was ordered by Engine 220-1 to send their
crew to the garage area with the thermal camera. The engine crew
investigated an air conditioning unit in the garage believed to be the
source of the smell. After talking with the homeowner Company 70 was
released by 220. Company 70 personnel responding: 9.
Numerous Calls Keep
Company 70 Busy Over the Weekend 7/22/11: Early Friday evening,
severe thunderstorms rolled through Western PA, bringing wires and trees
down across the area. Company 70 got its first runs of the day with a pair
of AFA's in Buffalo Township. The first one on Deer Ridge Road at 1414 was
cleared within minutes with a false alarm. The second one at South Pike
Cinemas at 1745 brought Engine 70-1 with 4. While enroute Lieutenant 36 had
the engine crew divert to numerous other calls around Buffalo Township due
to a complete flooding of reports of wires and trees down in the area. At
one point in time over 20 calls were working in Buffalo Township. Engine
70-1 and Rescue 70 (both with crews of 4) as well as Medic 70-3 responded
all over the Township, including Monroe Road, Coal Street, McIntyre Lane,
Scenic Drive, Cole Road, Parker Road, and Doyle Road. Crews assisted in
removing trees from the roads and securing power lines while 36 and 27
operated on numerous incidents throughout the area, including a possible
structure fire. The Engine and Rescue cleared and were in station by 2200
hours. Good job to all units from 36, 27, 70, and 15 that responded to these
calls! Total Company 70 personnel responding: 12.
Engine
70-1 Clearing Trees on Parker Road
7/22/11: At 2215,
Companies 27, 36, 15, 70, and 45 EMS were dispatched to a reported structure
fire in the area of 155 Coal Hollow Road, Buffalo Township. Engine 70-1
(with 5) and Engine 70-2 (with 4) were enroute within minutes. Moments
later, Engine 27 arrived on scene and had all units cancel their response
with no fire found. Company 70 personnel responding: 10.
7/22/11: At 2300, 70 EMS
was alerted to assist 36 and 27 with a hay bale on fire in a field at 245
Ekastown Road, Buffalo Township. Medic 70-3 responded and provided a standby
crew for Brush 36, Engine 36, Brush 27, and Engine 27. Crews cleared within
the hour.
7/23/11: Early Saturday
morning, Medic 70-2 and Medic 70-3 provided standby crews for the Freeport
International Baseball Invitational's 5K race in town. Medic 70-3 set up the
mister fan at the finish line and provided a standby crew. During this
event, Medic 70-2 and Ambulance 70-1 ran numerous EMS calls in the area.
Just before 1230, 70 EMS was again alerted to 245 Ekastown Road for a hay
bale on fire. Ambulance 70-3 responded. Just as crews were clearing the
fire, Butler Control dispatched 36, 27, and 45 EMS for a two vehicle MVC
with injuries in the area of 618 Ekastown Road. Brush 36, Tanker 27, and
Brush 27 responded from the scene. 70-3 advised Commander 45 that they were
just a minute down the road and were instructed to respond in to the scene.
70-3 arrived to find a two vehicle rear-end style collision with three
patients refusing EMS and one requesting transport for evaluation. 70-3
obtained three sign-offs and transported one patient to a local hospital. An
ALS crew was available in station throughout the incidents. 70 EMS responded
to two other standby's in the first due, including a call for trees and
wires down on Furnace Run Road in South Buffalo at 1607 hours, and a
reported brush fire at 150 Foxwood Lane in Buffalo Township at 1747 that
were handled by Medic 70-3. Ambulance 70-2 also maintained a standby crew at
South Buffalo Township VFD's annual Super Tractor Pull at their station
throughout the evening as well.
7/23/11: Once again,
Company 70 prepared to stand by for the annual Freeport International
Baseball Invitational fireworks display to end the week's activities. Engine
70-1 and Rescue 70 stood by on High Street between 1st and 2nd. Crews from
70, as well as Brush 36, walked around the area throughout the fireworks
searching for any hot spots in the yards and roofs of the residences
surrounding the boat launch, where they were being set off from. Crews
enjoyed a wonderful meal courtesy of EMT Tino Bolcato at the station after
they cleared the standby. Thanks to Brush 36, Engine 27, Engine 99, Tanker
99, Ladder 15, and Engine 15 for assisting us and standing by in the area!
Company 70 personnel: 10.
Vehicle Crash- Freeport
Bridge at the Stop Sign 7/15/11: At 1817 Companies 70,
220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for a two vehicle MVC in the area
of the Dugout Bar. Medic 70-3 arrived on scene on the Freeport Bridge at the
stop sign along with AK Pulsar Medic 273, who was passing through, and
advised of a two vehicle rear end style collision. Rescue 70, Ambulance
70-1, and 70 Fire Police responded with 9 volunteers, with an additional
crew standing by in station with Engine 70-1 if needed. Crews arrived on
scene with all patients refusing EMS and both vehicles drive-able, and all
units cleared the scene within a half hour. Company 70 personnel responding:
13.
Fire Police Assists
with Traffic Control in Harrison Township 7/14/11: At 2345, 70 Fire Police
was requested to respond into Harrison Township to assist with traffic
control due to a water main break. Squad 70 responded and was ordered by
Assistant 167 (Citizens Hose) to shut down Springhill Road at the top and
bottom. 70 operated on scene for more than 3 hours before being released
back in service.
First Due Structure
Fire- 725 High Street, Freeport Borough 7/13/11: At 2315, Companies 70,
220, Ladder 15, and 70 EMS were dispatched to a possible structure fire,
smoke in a structure, at 725 High Street in the Borough. Minutes later,
Engine 70-1 (with 6) and Engine 70-2 (with 3) were both on the road along
with Medic 70-3. Crews arrived on scene to find fire showing from the
2nd Division of Side A, and Chief 70-1 struck a second alarm. Freeport PD advised 70 that all
occupants were out of the structure. An 1 3/4" attack line was pulled off of E70-2
while additional crews established a water supply. Chief 70 arrived on scene
and established command. The interior crew made a quick knockdown of the
fire in the 2nd floor bedroom before any other units arrived on scene.
Additional crews from Rescue 70, Engine
220-1, Engine 36, Engine 169, and Rescue 169 pulled an additional 1
3/4" line and a 3" line off
of E70-2, began knocking down fire that spread to the attic, and searched
for any additional extension. Ambulance 70-2 and Ambulance 70-1 also
responded, along with Squad 70 and 70 Fire Police, who provided traffic
control. Within a half hour the fire was under control, and in an hour Chief
70 scaled the assignment back to 70, 220, 36, and 169. 70 and 36 performed
overhaul of the bedroom and attic and extinguished hot spots. After two
hours on scene all units had cleared and returned to station. The fire was
contained to the original room and part of the attic. Thanks to all units
that responded and good job to everybody for the quick knockdown! Also
thanks to Engine 15 for standing by in our station! Company 70
personnel responding: 21.
Company 70 Welcomes Two
New Members to the Family! The officers and members would
like to congratulate Paramedic Bill Weston and his wife Megan Weston on the
birth of their son Thomas James "T.J." Weston. T.J. was born at
1002 am on Friday July 18th at 7lb. 1oz. and 19 1/2 inches long! Also we
would like to congratulate EMT/L4 Dan Kline and his wife Tracey Kline on the
birth of Danica Anne Kline, born Monday July 11th at 0130 am, 5lb. 11oz. and
19 inches long! Welcome to the family T.J. and Danica!
Company 70 Responds to
House Struck by Lightning 7/11/11: Just before 1800 hours,
Companies 220, 70, 169, and 70 EMS were alerted for a house struck by
lightning at 107 Ford City Road, South Buffalo Township. Within minutes
Engine 70-1 was on the road with a crew of 6 volunteers, along with Medic
70-2 and Squad 70. Upon arrival on scene Engine 220-1 found nothing showing,
and Chief 220-1 had 70 stage at the end of the driveway. All units not on
scene were cancelled, leaving an additional 5 volunteers in station. After
investigating crews found that lightning struck the chimney of the house,
scattering debris throughout the yard. With no fire Chief 220-1 released
Company 70 back in service. Company 70 personnel responding: 15.
Side A of the
Structure
Engine 70-1 2nd Due
Engine Assists
Sarver with an AFA at Rosebrook 7/5/11: At 1530 hours, Company 70
was dispatched along with Stations 36, 27, and 15 to 723 South Pike Road, Buffalo Township,
Assisted Living at Rosebrook, for an AFA. Engine 70-1 responded with 5. On scene E70-1 assisted 36 with the Thermal Camera to
investigate. With nothing found 70 was released by Chief 36. Company 70
personnel responding: 8.
EMS Works at a
Structure Fire in Buffalo Township 7/1/11: Shortly before 1300 hours,
Butler Control dispatched Stations 36, 27, 15, and 70 EMS for a working
garage fire on Kamer Drive, Buffalo Township. Medic 70-3 responded. Brush 36
arrived on scene and began an attack on the fire. 70-3's crew established a
water supply for Engine 27 at the hydrant at Ekastown Road and crews began a
knockdown. Engine 15 arrived and provided additional manpower. Crews worked
to extinguish the fire, which was held to the detached garage with no
extension. 70 EMS C2 was the fireground safety officer. Crews cleared the scene after approx. 1.5 hours. Picture courtesy
of www.sarverfire.com.
Units on Scene: Brush 36,
Ladder 36, Engine 36, Engine 27, Tanker 27, Engine 15, Tanker 15, Medic 70-3
EMS Responds to Another
MVC in Buffalo Township 6/30/11: Shortly after crews
cleared the first MVC, Stations 36, 27, and 45 EMS (3rd call working) were
alerted for an MVC with multiple injuries in the area of 409 Sarver Road,
Buffalo Township. 45 requested one unit out of 70 EMS respond, and Medic
70-2 went enroute. 70-2 arrived on scene with multiple patients, one
severely injured. 70 EMS was re-alerted for an additional unit and a
helicopter was placed in the air. Ambulance 70-1 responded and met 70 Medic
4 on scene. 70-2 transported the patient to the LZ where the patient was
loaded into the helicopter and taken to a Pittsburgh Trauma Center. 70-1
(with 3) transported two patients from the scene to a local hospital for
evaluation. 45 also transported one patient by ground. Company 70 personnel
responding: 5.
EMS Responds Multiple
Crews to Buffalo Township MVC 6/30/11: At 1717 hours, Butler
Stations 36, 27, and 70 EMS were dispatched to the intersection of Route 356
and Edgewood Drive for an MVC with multiple injuries. Ambulance 70-1
responded and had 70 EMS re-alerted for additional help. Medic 70-2
responded and a unit out of 45 EMS was requested. 70-1 and 70-2 transported
patients to local hospitals and 45 obtained one sign off.
Rescue, EMS Respond to
MVC on State Route 28 6/30/11: Just before 1300,
Companies 220, 70, Rescue 169, and 70 EMS were dispatched
to an MVC on Route 28. Rescue 70, Medic 70-1, and Medic 70-2 responded. Rescue 70 was
cancelled enroute by Chief 220-1, and the Medics proceeded in to evaluate
multiple patients. 70-1 transported one patient to a local hospital and 70-2
obtained multiple refusals.
Rescue, Engine on
Another MVC- Buffalo Street/2nd Street 6/25/11: At 1025, Companies 70,
220, 169 Rescue, and 116 EMS (covering for 70 EMS on multiple calls) were
dispatched to the intersection of 2nd Street and Buffalo Street for a one
vehicle MVC with one injury. Rescue 70 and Engine 70-1 responded, secured
the vehicle, and provided traffic control for 116, who transported the
patient from the scene. Chief 70 cancelled all other units. Crews cleared
within the hour. Company 70 personnel responding: 6.
Rescue, Engine, EMS on
an MVC in South Buffalo 6/25/11: Just after midnight,
Companies 220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched for an MVC on
Furnace Run Road in South Buffalo Township. Rescue 70, Engine 70-1, and
Medic 70-3 responded. While enroute, crews were cancelled by Engine 220-1
with nothing found. Company 70 personnel responding: 7.
Vehicle Fire- State
Route 28, South Buffalo Township 6/24/11: At 2150 Companies 220,
70, and 70 EMS were alerted for a vehicle fire on Route 28, South of the
Slate Lick exit. Company 70 was cancelled by Engine 220-1 while enroute.
Company 70 personnel responding: 6.
Engine, Rescue, EMS Run
Structure Fire at Freeport Towers 6/12/11: At 1140 hours
Companies 70, 220, 15, and 70 EMS were dispatched for a structure fire at
411 Riverside Drive, Freeport Borough, caller reporting microwave on fire in
a 5th floor apartment. Medic 70-2, Engine 70-1, and Rescue 70 arrived and
found the fire to be out with a smoke condition in the building. Crews
ventilated and returned to service shortly after.
Rescue, EMS Run Another
MVC w/ an Injury- Buffalo Street, Freeport Borough 6/4/11: At 0849 Companies 70, 220,
169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched to Buffalo Street in the area of Devereaux
Chevrolet for a vehicle vs. a pole with one injury. Medic 70-2 arrived on
scene along with Chief 70-1 to find one injured patient still in the
vehicle, with no entrapment. Rescue 70 (with 3) arrived on scene, stabilized
the vehicle, assisted with removal of the patient, and handled traffic
control. Medic 70-2 transported to a Pittsburgh trauma center while Rescue
70 and Chief 70-1 remained on scene until the arrival of the towing company.
Company 70 personnel responding: 7.
Vehicle vs. Deer w/ an
Injury- State Route 28, South Buffalo Township 6/1/11: Early Wednesday morning,
Companies 220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched to a deer vs.
vehicle on State Route 28, southbound, between the Sarver and Slate Lick
exits. Caller reported the deer "through the window". Medic 70-2
and Rescue 70 responded and arrived along with PSP to find one vehicle off
the road, one injury, and the deer outside of the vehicle. 70 Lieutenant 1
spoke with the PSP trooper and cancelled all units not enroute. Rescue 70
provided traffic control until Medic 70-2 departed the scene with the
patient to a Pittsburgh trauma center minutes after arrival, and all units
were placed back in service.
Rescue, EMS, Fire
Police on an MVC w/Flyout, Followed by an EMS Assist 5/24/11: At 1731, Companies 220,
70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS (2nd call working) were alerted for an MVC at the
intersection of Foreman Road and Freeport Road in South Buffalo Township,
caller reporting a truck vs. a motorcycle. 70 EMS immediately placed the
closest available helicopter on standby. Medic 70-2, Rescue 70, 70C1, and 70
Fire Police marked enroute with 8 volunteers. Upon arrival of 220, they
found a male partially pinned between the vehicle and the motorcycle and
requested the helicopter (Stat MedEvac 16) in the air. 70 C1 arrived and
began patient care followed by M70-2. 220 Command requested R70 shut down
Freeport Road at the 28 interchange for an LZ along with 169 Utility and 70
Fire Police. The Rescue crew split to assist with patient care and LZ set
up. Within 15 minutes of M70-2 arriving on scene the patient was transferred
to the Stat MedEvac crew and destined to a Pittsburgh trauma center. Crews
cleared within the hour and returned to service. Company 70 personnel
responding: 10.
At 2031 Rescue 70 was dispatched to assist Ambulance 70-2
with a lift assist. The Rescue was on scene within two minutes of dispatch,
assisted the EMS crew, and returned to service. Company 70 personnel
responding: 6.
Smoke in the Basement-
154 Washington Street, Freeport Borough 5/23/11: At 1331, Companies 70,
220, 36 Ladder, and 70 EMS were alerted for the smoke in the basement at 154
Washington Street. Engine 70-2 went enroute with 4 along with Ambulance 70-2
and 70 Fire Police. Crews arrived with nothing showing and Chief 70-1
established command. The engine crew found a washing machine belt smoking
with no extension, and command had all units hold in station, leaving Engine
70-1 back in with 5. The building had already self ventilated and all units
were released shortly after arrival. Company 70 personnel responding: 15.
Company 70 Responds for
a "Vehicle in the Playground" in the Borough 5/22/11: At 2145 Companies 70,
220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched to an MVC in the "area of
7th Street" in Freeport. Freeport PD arrived on scene during dispatch
and had all units cancelled, leaving 9 personnel in station. At 2204 PD
requested Company 70 respond to the scene at the Freeport Playground on 2nd
Street to assist PD in removing a "vehicle in the playground".
Allegedly, the vehicle was coming down the Freeport hill from Route 908 when
the driver lost control and crashed through the fence and into the
playground. After the vehicle went through, the fence came back up and
blocked the vehicle in. Rescue 70, Engine 70-1, and Medic 70-1 responded and
used the DeWalt power tools to gain access into the park and remove the
vehicle. Crews cleared within the hour. Company 70 personnel responding: 12.
Rescue, EMS, Fire
Police on an MVC at the Laneville Entrance 5/22/11: At 1330 Companies 70,
220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for a two vehicle MVC involving a
truck in the area of Devereaux Chevrolet on Buffalo Street. Rescue 70 and
Medic 70-1 arrived on scene at the corrected location of Route 356 at the
Laneville Entrance, two vehicles off the roadway with one possible injury.
With no entrapment 220 and 169 were cancelled. The rescue crew contained a
small diesel fuel leak with oil dry while the EMS crew evaluated the
drivers. With all patients refusing transport, M70-1 returned to service while R70 and 70 Fire
Police remained on scene to await PSP and the tow company. Crews cleared
after approx. 2 hours. Company 70 personnel responding: 11.
Units on Scene: Rescue 70,
Medic 70-1, 70 Fire Police, PSP
EMS Alerted for an MVC
on North Pike Road 5/22/11: At 0306, 70 EMS
was requested to assist Stations 36, 27, and 45 EMS for a two vehicle MVC in
the area of North Pike Road and Coal Hollow Road in Buffalo Township, one
vehicle on the side of the road and one into the woods, with reports of
multiple people walking around the vehicles. Chief 27 arrived on scene on
North Pike Road in Winfield Township, and advised Medic 70-1 to cancel with
no injuries or entrapment.
Engine 70-1 Placed Back
in Service, Runs Two Calls in First Two Days 5/14/11: On May 12th, crews placed
Engine 70-1 back in service after undergoing complete repair of the pump as
well as many other repairs. At 1453 hours on May 13th Company 70 was alerted
to assist Butler County Stations 27, 36, and 15 with an AFA at 244 North
Pike Road, Buffalo Township. Engine 70-1 responded on the run with 3. E70-1
and E15-2 arrived behind Engine 27, and E70-1 was ordered by command to
stage in the parking lot before being released with a false alarm. Company
70 personnel responding: 6. On May 14th at 2146 Companies 36, 27, and 70
were dispatched to an AFA at 111 High Point Drive, Buffalo Township. Engine
70-1 responded with 6 and was released by 36 command upon arrival. Company
70 personnel responding: 8.
EMS Responds Multiple
Crews to Field Fire on Silverview Drive 5/9/11: At 1643 Stations 27, 36,
and 70 EMS were alerted for a small field fire in the area of 208 Silverview
Drive in Buffalo Township. Buffalo PD arrived within minutes advising of a
large, fast-moving field fire. Medic 70-1 responded and assisted 27 and 36
with containing the fire, and brush units from 15, 46, 169, and 220 were
requested along with 116 EMS for rehab and additional units out of 70 EMS.
Ambulance 70-3 responded with its rehab equipment as well as extra rehab
supplies from the station. 70-3, 116-2, Squad 116, and Medic 271 established
rehab with 116's inflatable shelter, multiple misting fans, and coolers of
water and Gatorade. After a few hours crews contained the fire to the field
and all units were released by command. An ALS crew was kept in station with
Medic 70-2 for additional calls in our area. Company 70 personnel
responding: 7.
Two Freeport VFD
Officers Pass State Vehicle Rescue Course Congratulations to Chief Scott
Jones and 2nd Assistant Chief Tom Sweeny Jr. for successfully completing the
PA Department of Health's 48-hour Basic Vehicle Rescue Technician course!
Also thanks to Citizens Hose of Natrona Heights for hosting the class and
Ron Shaffer for teaching the class!
Crews Run and Service
Power Tools 4/26/11: With severe storms
predicted to hit throughout the evening, crew members at Station 70 took
advantage of the nice weather during the afternoon and ran all of the power
tools from the Engines, Rescue, and Medic 70-1, as well as spare saws at the
station. Fortunately, the severe weather did not hit and the tools were not
needed.
Vehicle Over the
Hillside- North Scenic Drive 4/24/11: Just before 0300 hours
Companies 220, 70, Rescue 169, and 70 EMS were alerted for an MVC with
unknown injuries or entrapment on North Scenic Drive in South Buffalo
Township, approx. 1 mile north of Sarver Road. While enroute 169 engineer
marked on scene with one vehicle over the hillside, one patient walking on
the road. Engine 220-1, Medic 70-2, and Rescue 70 arrived on scene to find
no other patients in the vehicle, and Rescue 169 was cancelled. The vehicle
had rolled down the hillside, coming to a rest with the roof against a tree
just feet above the rising Buffalo Creek. All 70 units were released by 220
Chief shortly after arriving on scene. Company 70 personnel responding:
8.
EMS Assists Buffalo PD
at an MVC: South Pike Road @ Harbison Road 4/2/11: As Ambulance 70-2 was
returning to station from an E1 call in Harrison Township, 70 EMS was
alerted to assist Buffalo PD with an MVC at South Pike Road and Harbison
Road for evaluations. 70-2 marked enroute and was on scene within 4 minutes
of dispatch to find a two vehicle rear-end style collision with moderate
damage and airbag deployment. 70-2 evaluated three total patients, and all
refused transport. 70-2 returned to service in under a half hour.
Rescue, Squad, EMS on a
Freeport Road MVC 3/31/11: Shortly before midnight,
Companies 220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for a one vehicle
rollover with unknown injuries or entrapment on Freeport Road in the area of
Winfield Road. Medic 70-1, Rescue 70, and Squad 70 responded. Crews arrived
to find one patient refusing treatment and one vehicle overturned down a
slight embankment, and with no entrapment and sufficient personnel on scene
Chief 220 cancelled 169 Rescue. Rescue 70 set up its lights along with Engine 220-1 and
secured the vehicle. Squad 70 provided traffic control. Medic 70-1 obtained
one patient refusal and returned to service. The Rescue and Squad remained
on scene with 220 and PSP until the towing company arrived. All units
cleared the scene after about 1.5 hours. Company 70 personnel responding:
7.
Units on Scene: Engine
220-1, Chief 220, Rescue 70, Squad 70, Medic 70-1, PSP
EMS Responds to MVC on
Freeport Bridge 3/28/11: At 1653, 70 EMS was
requested by Able 700 to respond to an MVC on the Freeport Bridge at the
stop sign for a two vehicle accident. Medic 70-2 responded and arrived to
find a two vehicle rear-end style collision with two patients, and 70 EMS
was re-alerted at 1701 for a second unit. At 1704 Medic 70-1 was enroute
with an additional crew. Crews packaged both patients and both were
transported to area hospitals for minor injuries, leaving an ALS crew
available to cover the area.
Rescue, EMS, Engine
Co., Squad Respond to MVC in the Borough 3/26/11: At 1906, Companies
70, 220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS (3rd call working) were dispatched to
an MVC possibly with injuries at the intersection of 2nd Street and Mulberry
Way. Medic 70-1, who was passing through the borough enroute to the
hospital, stopped at the scene to render care until additional units
arrived. Chief 70-1 and Ambulance 70-2 arrived shortly after to find a two
vehicle collision with moderate front end damage to both with four patients.
Medic 70-3 (along with Medic 273) was clearing ACMH as the call was coming
in and responded. With no entrapment 169 was cancelled. Crews began a quick
triage of the patients to find three uninjured patients and one possible
injury. Rescue 70 and Engine 70-2 arrived and began containment of the
vehicles while Squad 70 provided traffic control on 2nd Street at the Market
Street and High Street intersections. Engine 220-1 also assisted with
containment. Crews remained on scene for about an hour until the towing
company arrived. 70 EMS obtained four refusals and all units cleared by 2030
hours. Company 70 personnel responding: 14.
Units on Scene: Rescue 70,
Engine 70-2, Squad 70, Ambulance 70-2, Ambulance 70-3, Chief 70-1, Engine
220-1, Medic 273, PSP
Another Mutual Aid MVC-
Route 356 @ White Cloud Road, Allegheny Township 3/24/11: At 1746, 70 EMS was
requested by 116 EMS to assist them and Westmoreland County Stations 99
(Allegheny Township) and 51 (Vandergrift #1) with a multi- vehicle MVC with
rollover, multiple injuries, and entrapment. Medic 70-3 responded and provided an ALS assist to 116-4, who
transported the patient to a Pittsburgh trauma center. Picture courtesy of www.vfr51.com.
Mutual Aid into Clinton
Township- MVC on Sarver Road 3/24/11: Shortly after 1400 hours,
70 EMS was requested to respond one unit to assist Saxonburg Station 15 and
45 EMS with an MVC on Sarver Road in Clinton Township. Medic 70-3 responded
and transported one patient to a Pittsburgh trauma center.
EMS Responds to Brush
Fire on Monroe Road 3/19/11: At 1541, 70 EMS was
requested to respond with Stations 27 and 36 to a brush fire in the area of
460 Monroe Road in Buffalo Township. Medic 70-3 responded and arrived along
with fire crews to find a field on fire endangering a large barn. Crews from
27 and 36 had a good knockdown of the fire and kept it from spreading to the
exposures. 70-3 returned within the hour. Pictures courtesy of www.sarverfire.com.
Units on Scene: Engine 27,
Tanker 27, Engine 36, Brush 36, Medic 70-3
EMS on a Buffalo
Township MVC- Freeport Road 3/14/11: At 1743 70 EMS was
alerted to respond to a vehicle accident with multiple injuries on Freeport
Road in the area of The Dugout Bar in Buffalo Township, along with Stations
36 and 27. Medic 70-1 and Ambulance 70-3 responded and arrived within
minutes of dispatch to find one vehicle into the guard rail with moderate to
heavy damage on the driver's side and both patients out of the vehicle.
Crews packaged both patients, and 70-1 transported one to a Pittsburgh
trauma center and 70-3 to a local hospital. Pictures courtesy of www.sarverfire.com.
Units on Scene: Medic
70-1, Ambulance 70-3, Rescue 36, Brush 36, Engine 27, Brush 27, Buffalo PD
EMS Requested to
Freeport Bridge MVC 3/8/11: At 1306, Freeport PD
requested 70 EMS to assess two patients at an MVC on the Freeport Bridge.
Ambulances 70-2 and 70-3 responded and obtained two refusals before
returning to service.
Crews Alerted for
Another MVC on Ford City Road 3/2/11: Shortly before 1400,
Companies 220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for the MVC on Ford
City Road in the area of Grandview Drive. 70 EMS was also simultaneously
alerted for an E1 call into Butler County that Medic 70-1 handled. Ambulance
70-2 responded and before any other units were enroute PD requested that all
units cancel with the exception of 70-2 for an evaluation. 70-2 obtained one
patient refusal and returned to service.
Squad Requested to
Assist at Brackenridge Structure Fire 2/25/11: Near the end of the day
on Friday, Allegheny County alerted Stations 112 (Pioneer), 281 (Eureka),
and 280 Truck (Highland) for a structure fire
in a vacant house on Brackenridge Avenue in Brackenridge. Crews arrived on scene to find a fully involved fire with
exposures and a collapsed roof, and 168 Truck (Hilltop) was requested as
well as 70 Squad to assist with
blocking off the area. The Squad responded and assisted Company 112
(Pioneer) with traffic control.
EMS Finishes Off Busy
Week With a Flyout in Leechburg 2/20/11: Shortly after 1500 70 EMS was
requested for a medic assist to 116-1 for an E1 in Leechburg Borough. Medic
70-3 responded and provided an ALS assist, transporting the patient to the
football field in Leechburg and transferring care to LifeFlight 6, who then
transported the patient to a Pittsburgh hospital. Both the paid staff and
EMS volunteers were kept busy in the week of 2/13 to 2/20, running a total
of 47 calls. Many of these calls were mutual aid, with crews running
numerous calls in our primary area of Freeport Borough, South Buffalo
Township, Winfield Township, and Buffalo Township, as well as assisting on
calls in Brackenridge Borough, Fawn Township, Harrison Township, Leechburg
Borough, West Leechburg Borough, Saxonburg Borough, and Franklin Township
(Butler County).
116-1 (with 70 Medic on
board) at the LZ with LifeFlight
MVC: Route 356 near the
Buffalo Creek Bridge 2/18/11: Around 0600 Friday
morning Companies 70, 220, and 70 EMS were dispatched for an MVC with
unknown injuries or entrapment in the area of the bridge on Route 356.
Ambulance 70-1 responded and found no injuries and no need for fire and all
units were returned to service.
EMS Picks Up an MVC on 422 in Franklin Township 2/17/11: As Ambulance 70-3 was
clearing an emergency at Butler Memorial Hospital, 99-21 (Butler Ambulance
Supervisor) requested 70-3 respond to assist Butler Ambulance with an MVC
with multiple patients on Route 422 in Franklin Township in the area of the
Sunoco. 70-3 arrived and split its crew, with one EMT driving a 99 unit, and
the second EMT driving a 99 Paramedic in 70-3. Crews transported both
patients to a local hospital and returned to service shortly after.
MVC w/Reported
Entrapment: Ford City Road 2/17/11: At 0811, Companies 220,
70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched to an MVC, vehicle rollover with
one patient reportedly entrapped, on Ford City Road in South Buffalo in the
area of Grandview Drive. Medics 70-3 and 70-1 responded and arrived to find
a vehicle on its side with one patient that had self-extricated shortly
before the first units arrived. Engine 220-1 arrived on scene and cancelled
all other units. 70-3 obtained one patient refusal and returned to service.
2010 Freeport VFD-EMS
Video Released
Kitchen Fire: 411
Riverside Drive, Freeport Borough 2/13/11: At 1011, Companies 70,
220, 15, and 70 EMS were dispatched for a kitchen fire at 411 Riverside
Drive in Freeport Borough. Armstrong 911 advised they received a call from
the alarm company as well as the resident of that apartment. Prior to
arriving on scene, the fire was reported to be out. Engine 70-2 and Medic
70-3 investigated and found that the contents of the oven caught on fire,
and the resident used an extinguisher to put out the fire. All units except
Company 70 and Engine 220-1 were ordered to hold in station. Crews from
E70-2 and E220-1 checked the area for extension with the thermal camera and
ventilated the 4th floor. Crews returned to service within the hour. Company
70 personnel responding: 10.
Units on Scene: Engine
70-2, Chief 70, 70 Fire Police, Medic 70-3, Engine 220-1, Chief 220
E70-2 and E220-1 on scene
Super Bowl Party Interrupted
by a Reported Structure Fire 2/6/11: As a group of members,
family, and friends watched the Super Bowl at Station 70, Companies 220, 70,
169, and 70 EMS were alerted for a porch on fire at 322 McVille Road. Engine
70-2, Rescue 70, Squad 70, Medic 70-2, and Ambulance 70-3 all responded.
Engine 220-1 arrived on scene within minutes and quickly got the fire under
control. 70 and 169 was cancelled before arriving on scene, and crews
returned to station to watch the remained of the game. Company 70 personnel
responding: 14.
EMS Responds to MVC on
South Pike Road 1/31/11: As crews were still on
scene of the physical rescue, 70 EMS was requested into Butler County to
respond to an MVC on South Pike Road in the area of SSI Computers. Ambulance
70-1 responded and arrived to find a two vehicle rear-end style collision,
both vehicles off the roadway. With no injuries, 70-1 cleared after
obtaining a refusal and responded directly to a second call in Buffalo
Township.
Company 70 Runs
Physical Rescue on the Rails to Trails 1/31/11: At 1332, Companies 70,
220, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were dispatched for a male trapped on a hillside
along the Rails to Trails near the Laneville entrance. Medic 70-3, Ambulance
70-1, Rescue 70, and Squad 70 responded. Crews arrived to find that the
patient had fallen down the hillside and did not appear to be injured.
Eureka Rescue 281 was called to assist. Squad 70 and Squad 169 used their
4X4 capabilities to drive back the trails to the patient while Rescues 70,
169, and 281 as well as Squad 220 and the EMS units staged at the entrance
to the trails. Rescue and EMS crews worked
to set up a rope system from above the patient. Rescuers were lowered down
to assist the patient and his dog back up the hill. Medic 70-3 transported
the patient to a local hospital for evaluation. Company 70 personnel
responding: 12. Pictures courtesy of www.eurekafirerescue.org
70-1, 70-3, and Able
700
Rescue 70, Rescue 169, and Squad 220 at the entrance
AFA w/Water Flow- 110
South Pike Road, Buffalo Township 1/17/11: Just after 1400,
Companies 27, 36, 15, and 70 were dispatched to 110 South Pike Road for an
AFA with sprinklers flowing water. With 6 volunteers in station, Company 70
was requested to stand by. Ladder 36 arrived with nothing showing and found
sprinklers activated above fryers with no heat extension and 70 was placed
back in service.
Rescue, EMS Respond to
MVC on McVille Road 1/14/11: Shortly before 2230,
Companies 220, 70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for a one vehicle
rollover with unknown injuries or entrapment on McVille Road in South
Buffalo Township. Within minutes, Medic 70-3, Ambulance 70-1, and Rescue 70
were on the road with 7 personnel. While all units were enroute Company 220
cancelled 70 Rescue/EMS and 169 Rescue, and all units were placed back in
service. Company 70 personnel responding: 10.
Sarver
Firefighter/US Marine Cameron Betush to Be Deployed
The officers and members of Station 70 would like to wish good luck to
Sarver Fire-Rescue firefighter Cameron Betush, who will be deployed to Afghanistan
with the United States Marine Corps. He is expected to leave soon and will
be serving a 13 month deployment. Good luck and stay safe Cameron!
Chimney Fire- 188 Ford
City Road, South Buffalo Township 1/11/11: At 0914 hours, Companies
220, 70, 169, and 70 EMS were dispatched for a chimney fire at 188 Ford City
Road. 220 arrived on scene and cancelled all units, and Ambulance 70-3 and
the engine crew in station returned to service.
Engine Co., Squad, EMS
on Another Smoke Investigation in the Borough 1/9/11: Just before 1830,
Companies 70, 220, Ladder 36, and 70 EMS were again dispatched for a smoke
investigation in the Borough, this time in the area of 310 Market Street.
Caller reported strong smell of smoke in the area. Medic 70-1, Engine 70-2,
and Squad 70 investigated Market Street and Engine 220-1 investigated
Riverside Drive. With nothing found all units went back in.
Squad, EMS Respond to
MVC on South Scenic Drive 1/7/11: At 1245, Companies 220,
70, 169 Rescue, and 70 EMS were alerted for an MVC on South Scenic Drive in
South Buffalo Township. Medic 70-3, Ambulance 70-1, and Squad 70 responded.
Crews arrived to find one vehicle with moderate damage and no injuries. All
70 units cleared the scene within the hour.
Smoke Investigation in
the Borough 1/6/11: Just before 1340,
Companies 70, 220, Ladder 36, and 70 EMS were alerted for a smoke
investigation in the area of 1st Street and Market Street in Freeport,
caller reporting large amounts of smoke in the area. Medic 70-3 and Medic
70-1 went enroute immediately with 4. Chief 70-2 found a controlled burn in
the area and placed all units back in service.
EMS on an MVC
w/Injuries- Route 28, Buffalo Township 1/4/11: At 1139 hours Stations 36,
27, and 70 EMS were dispatched for a one vehicle rollover with an injury on
State Route 28 near Exit 17. Medic 70-2 responded and transported one
patient to a local hospital.
