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05.09.09
Open House & Spaghetti Dinner

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
Vehicle Crash

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.

Command:
222 Assistant 2
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 221-Squad, 223-Engine, 227-Rescue, 381-Medic, 314-Medic, PHPD

04.28.09
Physical Rescue

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.

Command:
222 Assistant
Command: 227 Lieutenant & 194 Assistant
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 227-Rescue, 223-Engine, 227-Engine, 194-Rescue, 382-Medic, PHPD

04.26.09
Crash Into House, Shootings

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.

Command:
221 Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 221-Squad, 227-Rescue, 381-Medic, 345-Medic, PHPD, ACPD

04.24.09
Personal Injury Crash

Volunteers responded to Lincoln Road at Nadine Road to a multi-vehicle collision with injuries. Crews contained hazards and initiated patient contact.

Command:
222 Assistant
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 221-Service, 381-Medic, PHPD

 

04.24.09
Crash With Entrapment

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.

Command:
285 Captain
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 285-Engine, 227-Rescue, 154-Medic, 9701-Ambulance

 

04.18.09
Rosedale Firefighters Hit the Ropes

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
Motorcycle Crash

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.

Command:
222 Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine

 

04.07.09
Residential Structure Fire

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.

Command:
227 Assistant Chief
Operations: 227 Lieutenant
Units: 227-Engine, 222-Engine, 223-Engine, 383-Medic

 

04.07.09
Motor Vehicle Crash

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.

Command:
227 Assistant Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 227-Rescue, 223-Engine, 381-Medic, PHPD

04.04.09
Physical Rescue

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.

Command:
223 Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 227-Rescue, 223-Engine, 486-Medic, 488-Medic

04.04.2009
Pittsburgh Police

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
Fundraisers and Newsletter

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
Motor Vehicle Crash, Entrapment

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.

Command:
221 Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 221-Squad, 381-Medic, 383-Medic, PHPD

03.28.09
Motor Vehicle Into a Residence

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.

Command:
227 Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, PHPD, 227-Rescue, 223-Engine, 225-Engine, 345-Medic


03.26.09
Residential Fire

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.

Command:
222 Chief
Units: 222-Engine, 222-Engine-2, 227-Engine, 227-Truck, PHPD, 383-Medic

03.23.09
Physical Rescue

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.

Command:
223 Assistant Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 381-Medic, PHPD, 227-Rescue, 223-Engine

03.22.09
Crash With Hazards

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.

Command:
223 Assistant Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine, 227-Rescue, 223-Engine, 381-Medic, PHPD

03.18.09
Motor Vehicle Fire

222-Engine was requested on a fill to respond to Lee Drive for a vehicle fire. Crews arrived and extinguished.

Command:
223 Chief
Units: 222-Engine, 223-Engine, 225-Service

 

03.19.09
For A Good Cause

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
Firefighters and Community Learn Pet First Aid

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
Motor Vehicle Crash

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.

Command:
222 Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine-2, 383-Medic, PHPD

03.07.09
Brush Fire - Hunter Road

Engine 222-2 responded to a brush fire along the side of Hunter Road. Crews deployed handlines to tame the fire.

Units: 222-Engine-2, 223-Engine, 224-Engine

Spring 2009
Rosedale Volunteers Preplanning

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
Motor Vehicle Crash

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.

Command:
224 Deputy Chief
Units: 224-Engine, 224-Service, 222-Rescue, 222-Engine-2

02.25.09
Motor Vehicle Crash

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."

Command:
222 Chief
Units: 222-Rescue, 222-Engine-2, 383-Medic, PHPD, Verona Police

 

02.16.09
Reported Residential Structure Fire

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.

Command:
222 Assistant
Units: 222-Engine, 223-Engine, 224-Engine, 227-Truck

02.12.09
2-Alarm Residential Structure Fire

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.

Command:
222 Assistant
Units: 222-Engine, 225-Engine, 221-Service, 227-Engine, 222-Rescue, 223-Engine, 383-Medic, ACFM

 

02.05.09
Rosedale Firefighters Certified

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
Residential Structure Fire

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.

Command:
227 Chief
Units: 227-Engine, 227-Truck, 227-Engine-2, 223-Engine, 225-Truck, 222-Engine, 222-Rescue

 

 


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