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| 09.24.2008 Shortly
after getting equipment back in service from the MVC, Rosedale
Volunteers were alerted for a smoldering brush fire
within feet of a natural gas well. The engine crew arrived and
extinguished.
09.24.2008 Rescue
companies were alerted for a 2 vehicle crash with injuries and
hazards in the 11000-block of Frankstown Road. Upon responding,
police updated at least one patient was entrapped. Rescue technicians
worked to free 2 patients, which were transported to a local
trauma center by paramedics. 09.27.2008 RVFD has rescheduled the RIDE FOR FIRE motorcycle tour. Riders will leave the fire station at 5806 Verona Road at 10 AM sharp. Pre-register by calling 412-798-0412. Riders will receive ride pins and food/beverage following the ride. Cost is $20 a rider and $15 passenger. Ride for Fire T-shirts are for sale for $15. Get one at the event, or if you can't make it email: rosedalevfd@gmail.com for details.
09.22.2008 Firefighters from PH 222, 221, and Verona 285 gathered to train on vehicle collision operations. Crews split up, focusing on stabilization of vehicles in different positions, hazard control, and patient care. Thank you Verona and Lincoln Park for joining us, and as always thank to the firehouse chefs (you know who you are) for keeping us... nourished.
09.20.2008 Having a rough year for fundraisers, the 5th Annual Outdoors Sportman Bash went off with success. Thank you to everyone who came out to support RVFD. If you left early or didn't make it, here are the winning numbers. 09.19.2008 Shortly after arriving on scene for a reported structure fire, 285-Chief requested additional alarms bringing 216, 222, and 227 to the scene. Rosedale firefighters assisted with the initial interior attack, roof operations, ladders, and overhaul. 2 minor injuries were reported.
Command: 285-Chief
09.17.2008 Companies
224, 223, and 222 were dispatched for an odor of propane gas
on Greenridge Drive. 222-Engine arrived to find a resident with
several propane tanks leaking off. Crews investigated the hazard
with the fire marshal. 09.16.2008 Companies
223 and 222 were alerted by county communications for a reported
main gas line struck by construction crews in the 6900-block
of Shannon Road. 222 and 223 Engines arrived,
placing hoselines to protect workers that were fixing the problem.
Units remained on scene for hours to ensure safety.
09.14.2008 Penn
Hills was hit with remnants of Hurricane Ike with wind gusts
reported near 70 mph. Volunteer firefighters responded to over
80 calls for assistance over hours, including trees into homes,
a possible house fire, several downed utility lines, trees blocking
roadways, transformer explosions, medical assistance calls and
other various resident assistance calls. 09.13.2008 Companies
224, 223, and 222 were alerted by county communications for
a reported shed fire on Greenridge Drive. 222-Engine arrived
to find a small fire that was extinguished by neighbors. Firefighters
overhauled to prevent extension.
09.13.2008 Companies
216 and 166 were requested by police for a motor vehicle crash,
with entrapment on 8th Street in Oakmont. Fire-Rescue units
arrived to find heavy entrapment and requested 222-Rescue
to assist with operations. Companies worked together with EMS
to extricate patients that were taken to local trauma centers.
09.11.2008 We ask that you take a moment from your day to remember the sacrifice given by our brothers in New York today, seven years ago, at the World Trade Center. 343 men left their families and loved ones to save others that day. We will never forget. Three Hundred and Forty Three Heroes
09.11.2008 Companies
224 was dispatched to assist EMS personnel off of Oakview Dr
for an injured person about 1/2 mile into the woods, resulting
from an ATV accident. Units arrived, requesting the rescue assignment
filled, bringing 222-Rescue to the scene. Firefighters extricated
the patient from the area using a stokes basket. 09.08.2008 Companies
222, 224, and 285 were alerted by communications for a passenger
vehicle into a structure on Shannon Road near Quincy Dr.
222-Engine arrived, finding everyone self-extricated
from the vehicle and inspected the structure.
09.07.2008 222-Rescue
and Engine responded to an MVC with entrapment on
Coal Hollow Road, near Old Coal Hollow. Units
arrived, finding a 2 vehicle crash, confirming entrapment. Medics
transported 4 patients to Pittsburgh Trauma Centers. Rosedale
units remained to assist the county reconstruction unit.
09.02.2008 The Rosedale Volunteers want to extend a thank you to our neighbors, Carol and John Rudolph, who just donated 2 Pet Oxygen Mask Kits, for animals in an emergency needing oxygen. The kits have been ordered through WagN4U, a company that provides first aid supplies for pets. After the delivery of the kits, Rosedale will be looking to sponsor a Pet 1st Aid Class for the community through the American Red Cross. Thanks Carol and John for making our community a safer place!
09.01.2008 Weighing in at 7 lbs, 6 ounces, Quentin Edward Turpin was welcomed into the world by Rosedale Firefighter Brian Turpin and, and Mom Deanna. We'll give them some time to get settled in and home from the hospital before we have him fill out his Junior Firefighter application... Congrats, Mom and Dad!!!
09.01.2008 Companies
222 and 223 were dispatched for a reported residential fire
on Fox Chase Dr. Police arrived on scene reporting everyone
out of the house and requested a second alarm, bringing 224
to the assignment. 223-Engine arrived, establishing a water
supply, with 222-Engine setting up at the scene, reporting flames
through the roof. 224-Engine-1 was assigned Rapid Intervention
on side D, while Engine-2 arrived to assist with suppression.
Two firefighter injuries were reported, one injured
knee and on fractured foot.
08.25.2008 222
was alerted by County Communications for a brush fire
on a hillside on Moore Avenue. 222-Assistant arrived on scene
within moments, holding 222-Engine to the assignment, returning
others. Firefighters operated for about 30 minutes, extinguishing
the fire.
08.24.2008 Just
before 17:00 Rescue Companies from 227, 222, and 223 were alerted
for a one vehicle accident that struck a utility pole with wires
down over the vehicle with possible entrapment. Chief 227 arrived
on scene and reported one pole sheared with no entrapment. All
other units were cancelled. Upon further investigation, R-227
discovered that two other utility poles were damaged. Two of
the three pole were replaced by Duquesne Light. Units were on
scene for about one hour assisting police with traffic control.
Beulah Road remained closed until Monday for utilites to be
restored.
08.23.2008 Rosedale
Volunteers responded to a female and a dog stuck on a hillside
in the 400-block of Coal Hollow Road. While going for a walk,
they slipped part way down the hillside, becoming stuck. 222-Rescue
arrived on scene, making contact with the uninjured female,
who was rescued by putting the tower ladder into place. 08.20.2008 Penn Hills companies 222 and 225 met this evening to further training on a simulated structure fire. Crews worked on command functions, engine and truck company duties, fire attack, large area search and rescue, and rapid intervention team deployment. After a few scenarios, the boys from 225 went over some truck functions and overview of their equipment.
08.15.2008 222-Rescue
assisted with a motor vehcile crash on the 800-block of Hammil
Road. Units arrived finding one patient in
the vehicle, while the PD K-9 located another over the hillside.
Rescue personnel assisted EMS.
08.01.2008 Rosedale
Volunteers responded to a motor vehicle crash, with reported
entrapment and fire on Railroad Avenue in Verona. Units responding
were updated of a fully involved vehicle and an unresponsive
patient. 222-Rescue arrived, finding the fire to be extinguished.
222 and 285 crews assisted EMS on scene, returning others to
quarters. 07.31.2008 Rosedale
Volunteers responded to a motor vehicle vs. utility pole with
reported entrapment on Beulah Road, along with 223 and 227.
222-Rescue arrived first on scene, determining that
all patients were accessible, and no entrapment. The Engine
and Rescue remained to control fluid hazards. 07.31.2008
08.16.2008 Firehouse Concerts welcomes the Chris Higbee Project on Saturday, August 16th at the Firehouse Ampetheatre, behind the Fire Station at 5806 Verona Road. Formerly the Poverty Neck Hillbillies, the Chris Higbee Project offers a unique sound of rock-country blend. Other performers include Joe Patrick and the Four on the Floor Band and One Lane Bridge. Gates will open at 5:00 PM. Tickets are available for $12.00 in advance, and $15.00 the day of the event. Tickets are available at the following locations: Rosedale Fire Station Ticket Office - 5804 Verona Road, Penn Hills - On Tuesday Evenings, or By Calling 412-798-0412; Visa and Mastercard Accepted Resort to Tanning - 6030 Saltsburg Road, Penn Hills; Cash Only Show is Rain or Shine - Proceeds benefit the RVFD Equipment Fund. 07.30.2008 222-Rescue
responded to a motor vehicle collision, with injuries and fluid
hazards on Saltsburg Road. While the Rescue Crew assisted EMS
with extrication, firefighters landed an air medical unit behind
the firehouse.
07.25.2008
07.24.2008 Rosedale's membership is proud to announce two of our firefighters as newly certified EMT's: Dan Fitzhenry and Mark Menzietti. Fitz and Moose spent a few months of their own time attending training and didn't disappoint. Needless to say, their skills will be beneficial to the Penn Hills Community. Congrats, guys!
PennDOT: Lime Hollow Road Closure Begins Monday Pittsburgh,
PA – PennDOT District 11 is advising motorists Route 2064
(Lime Hollow Road) in Penn Hills Township, Allegheny County,
will be closed to traffic beginning on Monday, July 28, 2008. 07.17.2008 222
and 225 Engines were dispatched by County Communications for
a possible commercial building fire in the 4800-block of Verona
Road, at the old Hippo's Pub - one of the oldest structures
in the township, founded in 1888. As units marked up, 911 updated
to receiving several calls reporting flames and smoke showing
from all floors and the roof, with police units and 225-LT confirming.
221, 227 and 216 Truck were added onto the 2nd alarm assignment.
222-Engine arrived with heavy fire involvement, Chief ordering
a defensive attack only, while monitoring for collapse. Engines
utilized 3 hydrants, supplying 3 master streams (2 aerial).
Units operated safely for over 12 hours, remaining for demolition
crews to level the structure. Other PH Fire companies covered
the township in the event of other emergencies through the incident.
07.15.2008 Penn Hills Firefighters from Stations 222, 221, and 225 combined weekly training to work together at a simulated commercial structure fire, at Thad Stevens Fire Dept. Crews worked on command assignments, interior attack, search and rescue, and focused on rescuing downed responders.
07.10.2008 222-Engine
was requested on a Structural Assignment on Dersam Street, for
a fire in a vacant residential structure. 222 crews threw ladders
and provided a RIT (Rapid Intervention Team). While responding
to assist, Engine-2 came across a shooting patient at Mt Carmel
Road and the crew began basic life support until PH EMS arrived.
07.09.2008 Rosedale
Volunteers were dispatched to Shannon Road for a tree into a
house, causing a fire hazard and structural damage. Crews advised
and returned. 07.02.2008 Rosedale VFD would like to welcome two new members to the fire department family and the Penn Hills community, Jim "Scooter" Grey and Zack Wade. Thanks for volunteering, you'll surely be an asset to the community! 07.02.2008 Rosedale
Firefighters responded to a 3 vehicle crash on Verona Road that
landed 5 people in local hospitals. Firefighters assisted Paramedic
crews and contained spill hazards. 06.28.2008 Rosedale Volunteers would like to extend a big THANK YOU to our brothers in the first district of Monroeville for their recent donation of several 3" lines of supply hose. MVFC saved us some funding that can be directed elsewhere to make our community a safer place. Thanks guys!
06.28.2008 Companies 222, 221, and 225 were alerted to respond to the 4500-block of Verona Road to investigate a spewing gas well, filling structures with natural gas. 221-Assistant arrived, requesting 227 to check an additional well on Lime Hollow. Rosedale initiated a crew to go in to attempt to turn off the spewing well, while 225 and 221 crews provided a back-up line. 227 evacuated residences. With shutting the well down successfully, it was determined that the area was safe to allow residents back, and all fire units returned.
Command: 222 Chief 06.24.2008 Rosedale Volunteers responded within seconds to a reported motor vehicle crash with 2 patients entrapped on Mark Dr. While en route, communications updated units that at least one of the patients was unresponsive and police were confirming entrapment. Fire-Rescue crews arrived, finding one car, into a telephone pole with extensive entrapment. Crews extricated both patients within minutes.
Command: 221 Chief
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