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| 05.09.09 Don't forget to keep an eye on your calendars, RVFD will be hosting our annual Open House and Spaghetti Dinner from 3 - 7 PM. Eat as much Firehouse Spaghetti that you can handle for six dollars. This is an excellent opportunity to visit the firefighters and see what they do to keep the community safe. 04.30.09 Volunteer
rescuers were requested to Allegheny River Boulevard at Nadine
Road to a multi-vehicle collision with injuries and possible
entrapment. Communications updated units that the incident involved
two large trucks and a school bus. 222-Rescue arrived to find
multiple injuries with wires and a utility pole down. Fire crews
assisted EMS and remained to contain fluid hazards.
04.28.09 Rescue
Companies were summoned to a scene on McCallister Drive to extricate
a patient who had fallen partially through the floor of the
residence. Units arrived and began working with EMS to stabilize
the floors of the home. 194-Rescue was added to the assignment
to assist with shoring up the floors. 04.26.09 Companies
221 and 222 were struck for a vehicle versus a structure with
possible entrapment on Aber Road. Units responding were updated
by communications for several calls on shots fired in the area
to use caution. Police arrived on scene, finding patients with
gun shot wounds. Rescue crews secured a gas line that was compromised
from the collision and remained on scene for several hours to
assist police with lighting the crime scene. 04.24.09 Volunteers
responded to Lincoln Road at Nadine Road to a multi-vehicle
collision with injuries. Crews contained hazards and initiated
patient contact.
04.24.09 Rescue
Companies were alerted for a female pinned under her vehicle
in the 500-block of North Avenue in Verona. 222-Rescue arrived,
stabilized the vehicle and utilized farm-style jacks to free
the patient's leg from beneath the vehicle.
04.18.09 This weekend, RVFD Volunteers spent time reviewing high angle rope rescue procedures at the Allegheny County Fire Academy.This is one of many disciplines that volunteers train on annually.
04.17.09 Rosedale
Volunteer Firefighters responded to Lime Hollow Road for a motorcycle
crash, over a guardrail and into the creek. Units arrived quickly
on scene to stabilize and extricate the patient. The Rescue
Truck remained to assist police with lighting of the scene.
04.07.09 County
Communications activated Engines 227, 222, and 223 for a reported
kitchen fir on Glenfield Drive. Police arrived, reporting minor
smoke showing from a two-story residence. Engines 227 and 222
arrived, deploying handlines. Company 221 was added to the assignment
for Rapid Intervention. Companies worked quickly keeping a first
alarm assignment and caught a quick stop on the fire.
04.07.09 The
rescue truck responded to Beulah Road, in the area of the Churchill
Valley Country Club for an SUV overturned with possible entrapment.
227 and 222 Rescues arrived, finding the patient self-extricated
with no injury.
04.04.09 Rescue
companies were summoned to Stotlers Lane for a male injured
from a tree that had fell on his legs. Firefighters and EMS
Crews removed the patient from the area and he was later transported
to a Pittsburgh hospital. 04.04.2009 Our deepest sympathies go out to the Pittsburgh Police Family for the officers that lost their lives this morning. Your sacrifice for protecting your community will never be forgotten.
2009 Check your mailboxes in the next few weeks for our annual mail out of the Rosedale Blaze Newsletter. You'll see what Rosedale Volunteers have been doing to make our community a safer place, information of keeping your home safe, and ways that you can help us help you. RVFD is launching our 2009 fund collection and will be holding at least four fundraiser events this year including the Annual Open House and Spaghetti Dinner (5/9), the First Annual Blazin' 5K Run/Walk (7/10), our Gun/Cash Bash Event (8/22), and the 2nd Annual Motorcycle Ride for Fire (9/12). We're all well aware of the rough economy, feeling the cut at the fire department hasn't been any different. We still need your help, if not now more than ever. We need funds to protect your firefighters who will be responding to your community. When you get our newsletter, ask yourself if taking a cut in public safety is worth it. We need you. For more information and forms, click here. 03.28.09 The
Rescue Company was requested to respond to Nadine Road, near
Allegheny River Boulevard for a three-vehicle crash, with injury
and possible entrapment. Crews arrived finding one patient entrapped.
The Squad Company provided patient care while crews worked to
free patients from the vehicles. Patients were transported to
Pittsburgh hospitals. 03.28.09 Stations
227, 222, 223, & 225 were alerted for an accident with entrapment
and the vehicle into a structure in the 10900-blk of Frankstown.
R-227 arrived on scene and confirmed entrapment and that the
vehicle was into the house. Units also found that the car hit
the gas meter and the meter was leaking gas. Crews from all
companies stabilized the vehicle and the structure before removing
the patient.
Stations
222 and 227 were alerted for a Residential Structure Fire in
the 800-Blk of Lime Hollow Rd. EN-227-1 arrived on scene to
find minor smoke showing from a heavy timber type structure.
EN-222-1 stood by the hydrant. Crews from both companies laddered
sides "B" & "D" of the structure. An
attack line was pulled off EN-227-1, crews from both companies
work interior and exterior to control the fire. Units operated
on scene for about 1 hour. The Fire Marshal is investigating.
03.23.09 Rescue
companies were alerted for a roofer stuck on top of a roof,
who had possibly experienced a seizure. 222-Rescue and Engine
arrived, making contact with the patient and his co-workers.
Rescue crews and Paramedics safely extricated the patient from
the roof.
03.22.09 Rescue
companies were summoned to Saltsburg Road near Alcoma Blvd for
a vehicle vs. a utility pole. Crews arrived to find a pole sheared.
The power company was notified and removed the pole.
03.18.09 222-Engine
was requested on a fill to respond to Lee Drive for a vehicle
fire. Crews arrived and extinguished.
03.19.09 Rosedale Lieutenant Doug "Iceman" Hupe volunteered his time for a good cause on Thursday night. Iceman worked as a guest bartender at Rock Bottom Restaurant in the Waterfront, who is donating proceeds to the burn unit. Thanks RB and Lt. Hupe for making a difference!!!
03.15.09 Rosedale Firefighters and Community spent the afternoon learning basic first aid for our furry friends. The American Red Cross Class was presented by Allegheny County Animal Response Team members Donna Duncan, Beth Butler, Leah Thompson, and Judy Blahut - thank you ladies for helping us make our community a safer place!
03.09.09 Company
222 was requested to the scene of a multiple vehicle crash with
entrapment along the 5700-block of Verona Road. 222-Rescue
arrived, finding one pick-up truck overturned onto its side
with the driver still inside. Crews made contact with the driver
and removed the windshield with a glass saw to remove him from
the car. The patient was released to the paramedics as crews
finished handling the fuel leak.
03.07.09 Engine
222-2 responded to a brush fire along the side of Hunter Road.
Crews deployed handlines to tame the fire.
Spring
2009 In the coming months, volunteer firefighters will be visiting local businesses and sites in the district to develop preplans, a drawn out plan of response in the event of an emergency. Local occupants with property of interest will be receiving notification from the fire company soon. With your cooperation, firefighters will be able to identify hazards to their safety, become familiar with alarm, standpipe and sprinkler systems, become familiar with the site and layout, and develop contacts with the staff. The information collected becomes a valuable tool to responders. Below, Rosedale Volunteers are working on a preplan at Seneca Village in February. Thanks to the staff and managers of Seneca Village for helping make your facility a safer place!
02.28.09 Companies
222 and 224 were alerted to respond for a vehicle crash with
possible entrapment on Barger Street, near Spring Street. 224-Deputy
arrived on the scene reporting the vehicle to be unoccupied
and a utility pole down into the roadway, returning the rescue
company. 02.25.09 Company
222 was summoned to the 7200-block of Shannon Road shortly after
2:00 AM to assist police with a post-pursuit vehicle crash.
Medic 383 arrived, reporting one person to be entrapped inside
the vehicle and initiated patient care. 222 Rescue and Engine
crews arrived and extricated the patient by utilizing the hydraulic
spreaders, or "Jaws of Life."
02.16.09 Companies
222, 223, and 224 were alerted to respond to a possible residential
fire on Xavier Drive. 227 was added for a RIT response. 222-Engine
arrived with Police to determine the smoke source to be from
a wood burner. Units returned. 02.12.09 Fire
dispatch assigned companies 221, 225, 227 and 222 to a possible
residential structure fire from an open flame accident inside
the home. While en route, County Communications updated units
of multiple calls, in which 222-Engine requested a 2nd alarm.
222-Engine arrived with flames and thick smoke showing and established
a water supply. Crews made an interior attack to contain the
fire. Police and EMS assisted on scene.
02.05.09 Recently, Rosedale Captain Chris Hendershot completed training and certification as a Nationally Registered EMT-Paramedic and Fireman Josh Milfeit completed Firefighter-II and EMT-Basic training. Having these certifications makes Chris and Josh huge assetts to the community. Nice job, guys! 01.17.09 Fire
units were alerted for a structure fire on Saylong Drive. While
responding, command requested 222 to be activated for a rapid
intervention team assignment. Crews contained the fire within
an hour.
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