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| Archived News Articles 06.11.2008 http://getstrategy.com/pennhills/ 06.06.2008 RVFD would like to congratulate Firefighter Derek Deakins for their recent graduation from the Class of 2008, and their classmates in Penn Hills High School. Deakins will be attending George Mason in the fall. Good luck! 06.05.2008 The Rosedale Crew would like to congratulate our former Asst Fire Chief, Josh Milfeit on his offer to work for Arlington County Fire Department in Virginia. Thankfully, Josh will remain on the rolls at RVFD, for when he spends some of his off days in PA. ACFD protects districts including the Pentagon and Arlington National Cemetary. Josh, congrats, we couldn't be more proud. It's what you do!
06.02.2008 The
McGinnis family of Clarion, Baltimore, and Penn Hills traveled
to Washington this week to meet President Bush to receive
the Medal of Honor for their son and brother, SPC Ross McGinnis,
who unselfishly gave his life to save four comrades. Ross,
a machine gunner for his unit, climbed down his hatch when
a grenade was thrown into his Humvee, covering it with his
own body before it detonated, saving four other soldiers inside.
McGinnis is only the third soldier to receive the Medal of
Honor throughout the Iraq/Afghanistan war. http://www.arlingtoncemetery.net/ramcginnis.htm
05.31.2008 Penn
Hills Rescues were alerted for a single vehicle crash, with
possible entrapment and/or ejection on Allegheny River Blvd.
222-Chief arrived within moments with EMS to confirm that
the only patient had succumbed in injury. 222-Rescue was held
on the assignment to assist police. 05.30.2008 Penn
Hills Volunteers were requested to assist Murrysville Public
Safety Agencies for the search of a man who went missing on
Tuesday, May 27th. Rosedale Firefighters will be utilizing
their Special Operations Vehicle to assist the Search and
Rescue Team through wooded areas. 05.20.2008 Rosedale
Volunteers were dispatched for a possible commercial structure
fire on Sandy Creek Road, near Verona Road. Units arrived
at an industrial business to find a smoke condition from a
woodburner.
05.17.2008 Thanks for those who came out to our annual Open House and Dinner. This year was the best yet, with the most visitors, despite the weather. We appreciate the support and taking time from your day to meet your local volunteer firefighters. 05.17.2008 Rosedale
Volunteers responded to a passenger vehicle crash, with rollover
on Verona Road, near Elliot St. Upon arrival, one patient
was self-extricating. With no one else inside, crews remained
to assist cleaning up the scene.
5.17.2008 RVFD would like to send some good luck to our brother firefighter, Nick Gigliotti from Station 223, who is leaving for his tour in Iraq. We can't thank you enough for fighting for our freedom, and know that you'll be in our thoughts until you come home. 05.16.2008 On
Friday, Rescue Companies from 227, 223, 222 participated in
the annual Penn Hills High School Mock Accident. Students
were shown some of the consequences of drinking and driving.
05.11.2008 Rosedale
Firefighters would like to send out a Happy Mothers'
Day wish to our moms, mothers in the community. Have
a safe and enjoyable day!
05.10.2008 RVFD salutes the heroism of City of Pittsburgh K-9 Police Officer, Aulf, who lost his life in the line of duty this past week and was laid to rest today. We send our deepest sympathy to the law enforcement community and the City of Pittsburgh for their loss. Rest in peace, Aulf.
05.10.2008 Rescue
trucks from 222 and 223 responded to the 1200-block of Hunter
Road for a male patient that was injured while riding a quad.
Rescuers assisted PH EMS gaining access and loading the patient,
who was taken to a Pittsburgh trauma center.
05.09.2008 Rosedale
Volunteers responded to Kuhn's Auto for a reported dumpster
fire in the early AM. While en route, communications updated
Engine 1 of a possbile vehicle on fire. Units arrived finding
a fully involved passenger car, endangering several others
in a salvage lot. Firefighters extinguished, protecting other
exposures.
05.06.2008 Firefighters
from Stations 222 and 223 responded to a smoke condition inside
a residence on Russell Drive, which turned out to be a result
from burnt food. 222-Engine ventilated and returned with 223
units. 05.05.2008 Firefighters from Stations 222, 223, and 227 met and trained together tonight by practicing extricating from simulation vehicle crashes. Penn Hills Firefighters are 100% volunteer and the VFDs will be looking for more training opportunites together in the coming months.
04.22.2008 Rosedale Volunteers were dispatched along with 223, 226, and 227 to respond to a vehicle over a hillside, with ejection and entrapment on Aber Road. Fire units from 223 arrived quickly, returning other responders, reporting the situation under control. Command:
223 Captain 04.22.2008 Around 05:30, 222 Rescue was dispatched along with Station 221 for a Motor Vehicle Wreck into a pole. 222-Rescue arrived on scene with 221-Chief, finding an overturned passenger van with a patient down next to the vehicle. Crews assisted EMS and controlled fluids. PH EMS transported to a local trauma center. Command:
221 Chief
04.18.2008 Rosedale Volunteers will be staffing Boyce Park in Plum Borough with their specialized ATV loaded with brush equipment while hundreds of area Boy Scouters set out for the Spring Camporee. With the warm weather and dry grass, we're hoping to make the outing a safe one. Units: 222-SOV, 226-SOV, 485-SQ, AC-481, AC EMS Command Post
04.17.2008 Keep an eye on your mailboxes for the '08 Rosedale Blaze, the Fire Department's Newsletter. Inside, you'll find safety articles for you and your family, the latest news within the department and information on how you can help us. You can download a copy here. 04.16.2008 RVFD would like to thank Adam Pellegrino and his brother of Penn Hills Station 221 for donating the space to host our website for the community. Thanks Guys! 04.15.2008 RVFD's Bravest made the Statewide publication "Pennsylvania Fireman," for the use of state of the art Genesis Rescue tools, which were purchased and put into service at the end of last year. The new rescue tools replaced old ones, which were over 35 years old. The new tools will enable us to act quicker and more efficiently with the changing technology in today's vehicles.
04.15.2008 Despite having not exactly a "winning" season, Rosedale Firefighters had a blast in their 1st Inline Hockey Season. The Rosedalians teamed up with firefighters from Unity VFD (Plum) and Penn Hills 227. The Firefighters were eliminated in the 1st Round of the Play-Offs.
04.14.2008 On Monday, April 14th, Rosedale's Chief and President accepted a donation from the Rosedale Community Club - which will be used for 2 large diameter suction connections on Engine 2. With this contribution, Engine 2 will be more compatible with other local fire companies who use larger diameter hose. RCC - We can't thank YOU enough for helping US help the COMMUNITY!
04.10.2008 222-Engine assisted crews with a working vehicle fire on Nelbon Avenue, while other fire units remained committed to fighting the structure fire on Dollman Road. Command:
225 Lieutenant
04.10.2008 PH Stations 225 and 221 were dispatched by County Communications for a fire inside a residence that was reported to be out, on Dollman Road. While responding, units were updated that the fire had spread up the walls. 222-RIT was added to the assignment. Thanks St-225 for the pictures! Command:
225 Chief
04.07.2008 RVFD Firefighters were added to a residential fire, as a Rapid Intervention Team Assignment (a crew of firefighters that stand-by in the event that something happens to firefighters operating inside). Crews got a quick knock on the fire. Luckily no one was home at the time of the fire. Command:
223 Chief
04.05.2008 RVFD Vollies responded to Heberton Drive for a reported oven on fire in a basement. PHPD arrived early with an extinguisher and contained the fire until the Engine arrived. 222 and 223 units remained on scene to ventilate the house. Command:
222 Captain 04.04.2008 RVFD Firefighters will be selling peel raffle tickets this month for a $100 Gas Card, for a $2 donation. The drawing will go off by the 7PM lottery on May 1st. Ask a Volunteer for yours today! 04.03.2008 Around
07:30 , Stations 222, 227, and 223 were alerted for a possible
structure fire in a three story apartment complex in the 5800-block
of Saltsburg Road. Residents had reported apartments filling
with smoke. Upon arrival, responders ventilated apartments,
finding no source, as EMS assisted with evacuation. The problem
remained unfounded. Thanks
- AGAIN! - Rosedale Community Club & the Eagles Marty's
Army
Gas
Line Hit - Mass Evacuation RVFD was requested to assist other Penn Hills Fire Companies to evacuate Petra Ministries on Robinson Boulevard when a contractor hit a gas line. Firefighters assisted the occupants into busses that transported them to a Wilkinsburg Church. Article. Command:
225 Assistant Chief Change
Your Batteries - NOW!!!
Vehicle
Fire Endangering Fuel Pumps Rosedale Fire was dispatched shortly after 2:00 AM by County Fire Communications to respond for a vehicle fire at the Citgo Gas Station on Verona Road. Upon arrival, Engine-1 found a fully engulfed passenger car directly next to a fuel pump. Units extinguished and returned. Command:
222 Chief
Vehicle
Into Creek - Rescue Assignment Rescue companies were dispatched for a single vehicle wreck, over the hillside and into the creek that runs along Lime Hollow Road. Upon arrival, 222-Rescue established command. Rescue crews assisted with removing the driver by deploying a roof ladder over the hillside. Command:
222 Assistant
Possible
Chimney Fire in Rosedale This evening, Stations 223 and 222 were alerted for a possible chimney fire on Lansdowne Drive. Firefighters arrived quickly to investigate, finding no hazards present. Command:
222 Chief
Accident
- Vehicle Into Structure Around
07:00, rescue companies 223 and 222 responded to a motor
vehicle crash, reportedly into a structure, on Hulton Road.
223-Chief arrived within moments, relaying that no FD was
needed, and units returned in service. Accident
With Hazards Shortly after 02:00, rescue companies responded to a motor vehicle crash, knocking a pole and wires down in the 10900-block of Frankstown Road. Upon arrival of 227-Rescue, negative entrapment was found, and companies returned in service. Command:
227 Chief Possible
Commercial Structure Fire Firefighters from 227, 223, and 222 were alerted for a possible commercial structure fire on Frankstown Road, near Saltsburg. Upon arrival, 223-Chief determined that a burnt out pump had been the source of smoke. 222-Engine cleared from the scene. Command:
223 Chief Welfare
Check Assist Rosedale Firefighters assisted PHPD and Plum EMS by gaining entry and assisting with patient extrication. All units cleared. Command:
222 Engineer DCNR
Grant Rosedale Firefighters received a grant from the Department of Conservation of Natural Resources, PA Bureau of Forestry towards a purchase of a new 4X4 Kawasaki Mule, which has become part of our fleet at the fire station. The new Special Operations Vehicle will serve to give us quick access to the wooded areas and off-road areas of Penn Hills. Thanks DCNR for making our community a safer place!
Residential
Structure Fire Late in the evening, companies 225 and 221 were assigned to respond to a brush fire endangering a structure on Frankstown Road. Upon arrival of 225-Engine, there were flames showing from a residential structure. A second alarm was transmitted, bringing 227 to the scene. Moments later 222 and 223 RIT were sent to the scene. Within minutes, an exterior attack was put into effect due to the conditions present. Wilkins FD 302 was sent to the scene to assist with foam. Units worked on scene for several hours. Four civilians were transported to local hospitals. Command:
225 Chief
Vehicle
Accident - Rescue Units responded to a one vehicle accident, rolled over in the 4200-block of Verona Road. Rescue companies stabilized the vehicle using struts and cut the roof down to access the patient. Units assisted EMS and cleared the scene. Command:
222 Assistant Chief
01.20.2008 On
Sunday, Stations 225, 227, and 222 were alerted for flames coming
from an HVAC duct on Dorothy Drive. 227-Engine arrived on scene
to find smoke and flames showing from the structure. Crews immediately
pulled an attack line and made a quick knock down of the fire
on the first floor. 225 Truck arrived, taking the fire hydrant
and 222 crews assisted with ventilation and overhaul.
Vehicle
Fire Company
222 was dispatched by Allegheny County 911 to respond to the
intersection of Coal Hollow and Lime Hollow Roads for a vehicle
fire. While en route, dispatch gave the police update of a fully
involved passenger vehicle, endangering other cars and about
10 feet from a scructure. Crews extinguished the fire, protecting
all exposures.
Command:
222 Captain Penn
Hills Fire Line of Duty Death It is with deep regret that we advise you that Firefighter Harvey Jordan of Penn Hills #221 was killed in the Line of Duty this morning while responding to an alarm from an apparent heart attack. Our thoughts, prayers and support are with our Brothers at Station 1 during these trying times. More details to follow. Brother
when you weep for me, Remember
that it was meant to be
Vehicle
Into Structure, Gas Meter Rosedale
Volunteers were alerted by County 9-1-1 to respond to a residence
on Lime Hollow Road for a vehicle into a structure and gas meter.
Engine 2 crew arrived, controlled the meter leak and inspected
for structural damage. PH Code was notified to assist and units
cleared the scene.
Command: 222 Assistant Chief Responding Units: 222-Engine-2, 222-Engine-1, 227-Rescue, PH Medics, PHPD 222
Starts '08 With Structural Assignment Stations
222 and 227 were dispatched for a possible electrical fire inside
a residence on Bower Avenue late New Years' Day. 222 arrived
promptly to investigate and control hazards. No fire was found.
Command: 222 Chief Responding Units: 222-Engine-2, 222-Engine-1, 227-Engine, PH Medics Santa
Visits Rosedale The
Rosedale community had a special visitor all the way from the
North Pole this past Sunday - Santa! Santa Claus made his rounds
through the neighborhoods passing out candy canes and checked
out who's been naughty and nice. From Santa and the Firefighters
at Rosedale, we wish you a safe and happy holiday season!
Rosedale
Congrats In Order As
the Rosedale Firefighters celebrated the holiday season with
a family get together this weekend, a few special firefighters
were recognized for going above and beyond the call of duty
for the Penn Hills Community. Past Chief Mickey O'Connor
was recognized for beginning his 45th year of service
with the Fire Department. Mickey has been very active with the
community and has truly passed the community value along to
the younger members and has influenced many of the department
leaders that we have today. Firefighter Greg Hendershot
was awarded the Firefighter of the Year award,
which is voted on by the members of the FD. Greg has progressed
to become a senior firefighter and leader in the department
and is well-deserving of the award. He was born and raised in
Rosedale, and grew up around the department. Doug Hupe, Ray
Zielinski, Craig Loughery, and Greg Hendershot were also recognized
for their quick actions in saving a female from a room fire
on Sycamore Drive last December. Awards were given by the Western
Pennsylvania Fireman's Association. Nice job, guys!
Possible
Residential Fire in Rosedale Shortly
after noon, Rosedale Firefighters were alerted to respond to
a possible residential structure fire on Fox Chase Drive. 222-Engine-2
arrived quickly to determine a ballast problem and safely fixed
the problem. Late
Turkey-Night Vehicle Rollover Just
as most of the Rosedalians had called it a day of relaxation,
football, and a well-spent family Thanksgiving, Station 222
was alerted to respond a rescue unit to the 4300-block of Verona
Road for a report of an overturned passenger vehicle into a
house, causing structural collapse. On arrival, occupants of
the vehicle were self-extricating out of the rear window. Crews
controlled all hazards and returned for a good night's sleep
on a full belly.
Command: 222 Chief Responding Units: 222-Engine-2, 222-Engine-1, 222-Rescue, 225-Engine, PHPD, PH Medic 384, EAPS Medic 315
Have
a Safe Thanksgiving! We
wish you and your family a safe and happy Thanksgiving. Please
keep safety in your mind while preparing dinner this evening.
Here are a few Thanksgiving
cooking tips. New
Toy Collection For Fire Children Wildfire Victims Rosedale Firefighters, along Penn Hills No. 5 held a toy collection for children in California that lost everything in the wildfires. The toys will be sent just in time to arrive for the holidays. Thanks for your help! Chimney
Fire On Saturday evening, Stations 227 and 222 were alerted for a chimney fire on Sycamore Dr. Crews from both companies extingushed the fire and checked for extention, none was found. Units were on scene for about 45 minutes. Command:
227 Captain
Rosedale
Rescuers responded along with Verona Fire and Penn 7 to a 2
vehicle crash on Allegheny River Boulevard. Rescuers assisted
EMS with patient care and extrication.
Rosedale Firefighters will be patrolling the neighborhood with treats for trick-or-treaters on Halloween evening. We'd like to remind you to stay in well-lit areas, watch for traffic, wear bright-colored clothing or some reflective apparel. Stay safe and we'll see you out there.
Rosedale
Firefighter Graduates Medic School In VA Rosedale Firefighter Matt Strauss, who left to begin a new career last month in Alexandria, Virginia graduated from the Alexandria FD Paramedic Academy this Friday. Matt has been assigned to start at Station 202 in the Del Ray neighborhood. Congrats, Strauss!
Fire
Prevention Month Rosedale Firefighters spent a day at Forbes Elementary and another at William Penn Elementary teaching the students about fire safety and prevention. The students got a chance to tour the fire trucks, see some firefighting equipment, and ask questions. Thanks to both schools for inviting us and we hope to see you next year!
At
14:04, 222 Rescue responded to a two-vehicle crash on Saltsburg
Road, near Forbes Elementary School. Luckily, no one was injured.
Personnel contained fluids and returned in service.
Motor
Vehicle Crash With Entrapment Penn
Hills Station 221 and 222 Rescue were alerted for a motor vehicle
accident with entrapment at 21:50, at Grove and Aber Roads.
With the early arrival of PD confirming entrapment, rescue units
removed the steering column to extricate one male, who was taken
to a local trauma center. Motor
Vehicle Crash With Entrapment Penn
Hills Rescue Companies 222, 223, and 227 were alerted for a
2 vehicle accident with possible entrapment. Early police arrival
confirmed one patient pinned. All rescue personnel worked quickly
and efficiently with Paramedics to free the trapped patient.
224 was added to the assignment to assist with a landing zone.
Penn Hills Medic 384 transported the patient to Rosedale Fire
Department for airmedical transport to a Pittsburgh Trauma Center.
Motor
Vehicle Rollover Verona Station 285 and Penn Hills Rescues 222 and 227 were alerted around 5:00 AM for a vehicle rollover in the 200-block of Allegheny River Boulevard. Upon arrival of 285-Engine, it was determined negative entrapment. PH Rescue companies returned in service as 285 secured the detail. Command:
285 Lieutenant Motor
Vehicle Crash Into A Structure Penn Hills Rescue Companies 222, 223, and 227 were alerted for a vehicle accident, smoking, into a structure in the Penn Hills Shopping Center. Units arrived early to package the patient, as 227 responders set up a Landing Zone for Lifeflight at Penn 7's Station. Command:
227 Captain
Penn
Hills Companies 225, 221, and 227 were alerted for a possible
residential structure fire in the early afternoon on Overbrook
Road. With an early report from PHPD on scene of heavy smoke
showing, 225 Chief added Rosedale to the assignment. 222-Engine-2
responded with a crew within seconds from dispatch, assisting
crews with attack and overhaul. Everyone went home safe.
Multivehicle
Crash - Rescue Assignment Penn
Hills Companies 222, 223, and 227 were alerted for a motor vehicle
accident, with hazards, early in the AM, on Saltsburg Road.
First unit on scene, 222-Engine-2 reported negative entrapment
with one injury. EMTs from the fire companies began care for
the patient and assisted Monroeville Medics. New
Rescue Truck Update Rosedale's newly refurbished rescue truck has arrived at the firehouse. Within days of being in service, the new Rescue has already been alerted for several calls for assistance. Here are a few pictures, including the chevron reflective striping added for roadway safety.
Thank
You Rosedale Community Club!!! Rosedale VFD recently received 2 brand new nozzles for the first-due Rescue-Engine for the attack lines, from a community donation from the Rosedale Community Club. The Community Club has really stepped forward in helping the Fire Company in the past years, and should be applauded for their efforts in making Rosedale and the surrounding communities safer places. Last year, the RCC donated fire attack hose. We can't thank you enough!!! For information on becoming part of the Rosedale Community Club, call our station at 412-798-0412 and leave your contact information, or drop us an email at RosedaleVFD@gmail.com, and we'll make sure it gets passed along.
Rosedale
was alerted to set up a landing zone for Medical Helicopter
Stat-2 at Forbes Elementary for a patient that had been stabbed,
per EMS request. 222 Units continued to assist PD throughout
the evening with a lighting detail.
Another
Possible Residential Fire 222 and 225 alerted for a possible electrical fire on Stanley Drive. 222 Assistant on scene within moments, reporting the situation under control and continued 222 units for investigation. Command:
222 Asst-2 Residential
Structure Fire in Rosedale's Local The fire department was alerted to respond to a basement fire in the 4900-block of Verona Road. Upon arrival of 222 Engine-2, heavy smoke and flames were reported coming from the windows. The engine crew made a quick knock-down. With assistance from 225 and 227, units returned within two hours. Command:
222 Chief / 227 Chief
222 Station alerted for multiple calls in Penn Hills area for home flooding, odor of smoke, and water rescue from vehicles, due to 3 storms that moved quickly through the area, back-to-back. 222 ran over 30 alarms. Command:
222 Chief
Vehicle
Fire With Entrapment Rescue 222, 221 Engine, Pittsburgh 15 Engine Alerted for a motor vehicle crash with possible entrapment, on Fire on Columbia Avenue. Upon arrival, no entrapment found, Pittsburgh 15 Engine contained the vehicle fire. Rescue
Command: 222 Assistant Chief MVC
- Vehicle Into House Rescue 222 Alerted for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment into the side of a house, on Verona Road in Penn Hills. Patient self-extricated on arrival, rescue crews controlled utilities and assisted clean-up. Command:
222 Asst
MVC
- Graham Blvd Rescue 222, Rescue 223, Rescue 227 Alerted for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment, on Graham Blvd in Penn Hills. Upon arrival, no entrapment found, 222 Rescue assisted with patient packaging and spill containment. Command:
227Asst-2
Entrapment
- Thompson Run Road Rescue 222, Rescue 223, Rescue 227 Alerted for a motor vehicle crash with entrapment, at Frey/Thompson Run Road. 227 and 222 Rescues assisted with extrication of one patient. Command:
227Asst
Firefighters from Penn Hills 222, 226, 227, an Monroeville 196 are taking part in a training class to learn how to pump fire engines, being held at Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire's training facility.
Good
Luck Josh! Assistant Chief Josh Milfeit recently left for Fairfax County, VA where he plans to pursue his life dream of becoming a career firefighter. Josh has been an active firefighter in Rosedale for nearly 10 years, as he was RVFD's first Junior Member. Josh has really had an impact in the community with the fire company, visiting local schools, and working as a PH Swim Team Coach. In the FD, he has served roles as Secretary, Lieutenant, Captain, Asst. Chief, and . . . Spaz-ball Specialist. Somewhere in VA, hangs a Rosedale helmet in his living room. Once a Rosedalian - Always a Rosedalian - Good luck and congrats, brother!
Farewell
and Good Luck Rosedale bids farewell to one of our Firefighters (and Penn Hills Medic), Matt Strauss, who left this week to start his dream career as a Paramedic with Alexandria Fire-EMS, just south of D.C. Matt has been a striving force with Penn Hills EMS, Plum EMS, and RFD organizations for the past five years, and truly has been an impact to the Penn Hills community. We're sure he'll make a difference with his new family, as we keep him as part of ours - once a Rosedalian - always a Rosedalian - Congrats, Matt!
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Station 222 sends our condolences and prayers to our brothers and sisters in the Charleston, SC Fire Department and the families of the brothers who gave their lives. Go to firefightersclosecalls.com for information about giving donations to help the families of the lost firefighters. |
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