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(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) MARSHALL-SHADELAND STRUCTURE FIRE COURTRIGHT STREET 06/30/2008 :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) MARSHALL-SHADELAND STRUCTURE FIRE COURTRIGHT STREET 06/30/2008

Updated: Jun 30, 2008 8:29pm PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) ESPLEN STRUCTURE FIRE 300 BLOCK WALCOTT STREET 06/17/2008 :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) ESPLEN STRUCTURE FIRE 300 BLOCK WALCOTT STREET 06/17/2008

Updated: Jun 18, 2008 4:04pm PST

(CITY OF PTTSBURGH) SPRING GARDEN HOUSE EXPLOSION LOVITT WAY 04/11/2008 :

(CITY OF PTTSBURGH) SPRING GARDEN HOUSE EXPLOSION LOVITT WAY 04/11/2008

Updated: Apr 13, 2008 12:25am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH)NORTHSIDE STRUCTURE FIRE 1441 SANDUSKY STREET 02/10/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL KOENEMUND *** ADDITIONAL PHOTOS COURTESY OF "SHREK" AND "UMPA" *** :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH)NORTHSIDE STRUCTURE FIRE 1441 SANDUSKY STREET 02/10/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL KOENEMUND *** ADDITIONAL PHOTOS COURTESY OF "SHREK" AND "UMPA" ***

Updated: Feb 12, 2008 11:07am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) MARSHALL-SHADELAND STRUCTURE FIRE 2800 BLOCK OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE 01/15/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL KOENEMUND OF THE SALVATION ARMY*** :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) MARSHALL-SHADELAND STRUCTURE FIRE 2800 BLOCK OF CALIFORNIA AVENUE 01/15/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL KOENEMUND OF THE SALVATION ARMY***

Updated: Jan 24, 2008 4:58am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) BRIGHTON HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE 1065 SMITHTON STREET 12/26/2007 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF JAMES CRAWFORD PITTSBURGH BUREAU OF FIRE*** :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) BRIGHTON HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE 1065 SMITHTON STREET 12/26/2007 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF ASSISTANT FIRE CHIEF JAMES CRAWFORD PITTSBURGH BUREAU OF FIRE***

Updated: Dec 27, 2007 11:06pm PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) MANCHESTER STRUCTURE FIRE 1400 BLOCK OF ADAMS STREET 10/13/2007 :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) MANCHESTER STRUCTURE FIRE 1400 BLOCK OF ADAMS STREET 10/13/2007

Updated: Oct 13, 2007 2:59am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) BRIGHTON HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE 3326 GASS AVENUE 07/31/2007 : Pittsburgh, PA – On Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at approximately 12:37 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received multiple calls reporting a structure fire at 3326 Gass Avenue, located in the Brighton Heights section of the City of Pittsburgh. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; 35 Engine, 37 Engine, 34 Engine, 34 Truck, 4011 (District Battalion Chief), 30 Engine (Go Team), 4014 (Safety Chief), MAC-2 (Mobile Cascade Unit), Rescue 2 and a Medic unit. City of Pittsburgh Zone 1 Police OIC arrived on the scene within minutes and confirmed a working structure fire, all occupants are accounted for. 35 Engine arrived on the scene and reported heavy fire and smoke issuing from side “C” of at least two, 2 ½ story wood frame residential structures with immediate exposure problems. Command requested an immediate 2nd alarm assignment. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; 4 Engine, 32 Engine, 32 Truck, 401 (Deputy Chief) and 614 (Training Academy Chief). 35 Engine positioned on side “A” of the structures, 34 Engine and 34 Truck were positioned on Stokes Way, on side “B” of the structure. 34 Truck set up for aerial operations and 34 Engine set up deck gun operations. Crews placed several large caliber attack lines in operation. Crews set up an attack line on the side “D” exposure, in efforts to protect it from the radiant heat. Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 30 minutes. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 1:25 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time, extinguishing hot spots. Salvation Army personnel were on the scene with their mobile canteen unit, providing cold drinks and snacks to the emergency personnel. The City of Pittsburgh Arson Squad was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which damaged three residential structures. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) BRIGHTON HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE 3326 GASS AVENUE 07/31/2007

Pittsburgh, PA – On Tuesday, July 31, 2007 at approximately 12:37 p.m ...

Updated: Aug 01, 2007 12:02am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) SUMMERHILL STRUCTURE FIRE 3702 COLBY STREET 05/05/2007 : City Of Pittsburgh (Summerhill), PA - On Saturday, May 05, 2007 at approximately 11:25 a.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received several reports of a house fire at 3702 Colby Street, located in the Summerhill section of the City of Pittsburgh. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; 34 Engine, 35 Engine, 32 Engine, 34 Truck, 4021 (District Batallion Chief), 3 Engine (Go Team), MAC-2 (Mobile Cascade Unit), 4024 (Safety Chief), Rescue 1 and Medic Unit. First arriving unit reported heavy smoke issuing from a two-story, 30' x 20' brick vacant residential structure. Carter's Mansion conditions existed within the entire structure. Due to the interior conditions with the large amount of debris, crews had difficulty advancing attack lines into the structure and accessing the seat of the fire. As initial crews were making an aggressive attack on the fire, support crews laddered the structure and ventilated the roof. Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down within 15 minutes. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 11:50 a.m. Crews remained on the scene for a period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations. City of Pittsburgh Arson Squad was called to the scene to investigate the fire. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) SUMMERHILL STRUCTURE FIRE 3702 COLBY STREET 05/05/2007

City Of Pittsburgh (Summerhill), PA - On Saturday, May 05, 2007 at app ...

Updated: May 06, 2007 6:40am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) BRIGHTON HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE 1732 VERNER STREET 05/05/2007 : City of Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights), PA - On Saturday, May 05, 2007 at approximately 2:20 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received multiple calls reporting a house on fire at 1732 Verner Street, located in the Brighton Heights section of the City of Pittsburgh. Initial reports indicated that a female was trapped on a roof and had jumped, also reports of children trapped inside the house. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; 35 Engine, 34 Engine, 37 Engine, 34 Truck, 4021 (District Batallion Chief), 4 Engine (Go Team), MAC-2, 4024 (Safety Chief), Rescue 1, Medic Unit and 503 (Medic Supervisor). First arriving unit reported heavy smoke showing, with fire issuing from 1st floor door and window on side "A". First arriving unit also confirmed that a female occupant had jumped from the porch roof and was injured. The 41-year-old injured female was turned over to EMS personnel who transported her to Mercy Hospital, where she was treated for burns, lacerations and possible fractures. Command requested an immediate 2nd alarm assignment. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; 27 Engine, 30 Engine, 32 Truck, 402 (Deputy Chief Frank Large) and 614 (Training Academy Chief Cox). Crews advanced attack lines into the structure and initiated an aggressive attack on the heavy fire on the 1st floor, which was quickly extending to the 2nd floor via the stairs. Additional crews conducting a primary search of all floors for the possible trapped children, with negative results. It was then learned that all of the children and other occupants were accounted for. Crews had the bulk of the fire knocked down within a half hour. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 2:50 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations. Salvation Army personnel were on the scene with their mobile canteen unit, proving drinks and snacks to the emergency personnel. One firefighter sustained a lacerated finger and was treated at the scene. The City of Pittsburgh Arson Squad was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which caused an estimated $60,000 in damages and displaced approximately eight occupants. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) BRIGHTON HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE 1732 VERNER STREET 05/05/2007

City of Pittsburgh (Brighton Heights), PA - On Saturday, May 05, 2007 ...

Updated: May 07, 2007 5:22am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) PERRY HILLTOP STRUCTURE FIRE 24 KENWOOD AVENUE 02/10/2007 : On Saturday, February 10, 2007 at approximately 1:11 p.m. Allegheny County 9-1-1 received reports of a structure fire at 24 Kenwood Avenue, located in the Perry Hilltop section of the City of Pittsburgh. Initial reports indicated that there may be someone trapped on the 3rd floor. The following units were dispatched on the zone 1-13 assignment; 38 Engine, 34 Engine, 32 Engine, 34 Truck, 4021 (District Battalion Chief), 3 Engine (Go Team), 4024 (Safety Chief), MAC-2 (Mobile Cascade Unit), Rescue Truck, Medic Unit and Medic supervisor. First arriving unit reported smoke showing from a 3-story wood frame structure which had been converted into several apartments. Exposures on sides “B” and “D”. Firefighters were advised that the eight occupants self evacuated, however one female sustained burns to her hands and a male received smoke inhalation. The injured occupants were transported by EMS to a local hospital for treatment. Crews advanced a 1 ¾” attack line into the structure and initiated an aggressive interior attack. Additional crews advanced a secondary attack line into the structure, as the Truck crew laddered the structure and initiated ventilation operations. Interior crews reported heavy smoke conditions and advised command that the fire appears to be running the walls. Command requested a 2nd alarm assignment for manpower at approximately 1:18 p.m. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; 37 Engine, 30 Engine, 32 Truck, 402 (Deputy Chief) and 614 (Training Academy Chief). Interior crews reported heavy fire on the 1st floor with extension into the 3rd floor via concealed spaces. Interior crews made an aggressive attack on the fire, as additional crews opened walls to expose and additional hidden fire within the balloon style construction of the structure. Crews quickly knocked down the bulk of the fire and continued to check for further extension. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 2:07 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations. Salvation Army personnel were at the scene with their mobile canteen units, providing beverages and food to the emergency personnel. The American Red Cross assisted the displaced occupants by providing them with food, clothing and temporary shelter. The City of Pittsburgh Arson Squad was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which caused an estimated $80,000 in damages. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) PERRY HILLTOP STRUCTURE FIRE 24 KENWOOD AVENUE 02/10/2007

On Saturday, February 10, 2007 at approximately 1:11 p.m. Allegheny Co ...

Updated: Apr 07, 2007 3:04pm PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) PERRY HILLTOP STRUCTURE FIRE 1903 LITHGOW STREET 12/19/2006 :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) PERRY HILLTOP STRUCTURE FIRE 1903 LITHGOW STREET 12/19/2006

Updated: Apr 07, 2007 6:55am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) TROY HILL STRUCTURE FIRE 1700 LOWRIE STREET 08/10/2006 : On Thursday, August 10, 2006 at approximately 7:52 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received several reports of a top floor of a building on fire, located at 1717 Lowrie Street in the Troy Hill neighborhood of the City of Pittsburgh. Initial reports indicated that there may be someone trapped in the structure. The following units were dispatched on the zone 1-4 assignment; 32 Engine, 38 Engine, 3 Engine, 32 Truck, 4021 (District Battalion Chief), 7 Engine (Go Team), 4023 (Safety Chief), MAC-1 (Mobile Cascade Unit), Rescue 2 and Medic 4. While units were responding to the scene, 614 (Training Academy Chief) was traveling on Route 28, which is located below the Troy Hill neighborhood, and advised the responding units that he could see a large plume of smoke in the distance. First arriving unit reported heavy smoke issuing from the 3rd floor of a three-story brick structure, which consist of an ice cream store on the 1st floor with apartments on the upper floors. The structure also had a 2 ½ story frame addition on the sector 3 side. The crew of 32 Truck was advised that all occupants had self evacuated, however a male occupant from the fire sustained smoke inhalation and minor burns. Paramedics were directed to the injured male, who was across the street from the burning structure. Command requested a 2nd alarm assignment at 7:59 p.m. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; 6 Engine, 4 Engine, 6 Truck, 402 (Deputy Chief Large) and 614 (Training Academy Chief). Initial crews advanced 1 ¾” up to the 3rd floor of the structure, where they encountered very heavy fire and smoke conditions. Crews initiated an aggressive interior attack. Support crews advanced additional 1 ¾” attack lines to the 3rd floor to assist with suppression efforts. 32 Truck was positioned on the 1-4 corners of the structure and set up for aerial operations. Intense dark smoke rapidly pushed throughout the 3rd floor, as the fire made significant headway into structural elements of the 3rd floor and roof area. Interior crews advised command that conditions were rapidly deteriorating, as they had heavy volume of fire above and below their position on the 3rd floor. Command ordered all crews out of the structure at approximately 8:06 p.m. Command requested a 3rd alarm assignment for additional manpower and water supply at approximately 8:07 p.m. The following units were dispatched on the 3rd alarm; 37 Engine, 10 Engine and Unit 40 (Assistant Chief). A full scale defensive attack was established, utilizing numerous large caliber streams from 2 ½” attack lines, as well as elevated master streams from 32 Truck and 6 Truck. As the fire raged out of control and the threat of structural collapse imminent, a collapse zone was established. Command requested that the City of Pittsburgh Water supervisor respond to the scene with grid maps, in efforts to locate water supply beyond the immediate grid, to be able to provide the amount of water needed to supply the high gallonage attack. Command also requested that 24 Engine respond out of 4 Engine’s quarters to the scene, with the water notebooks from the Deputy Chief’s office, to help aid in locating the additional water supply in the area. Crews continued to pour copious amounts of water onto and into the building, in efforts to darken the heavy volume of fire and to keep the fire contained to the building of origin. At approximately 8:40 a.m. Command reported that they had a partial collapse of a wall on the sector 2 side of the structure. Command also reported that the roof had collapsed into the structure. All crews have been accounted for. Crews had the main bulk of the fire knocked down by approximately 9:15 p.m. Crews continued to pour water into the building for several hours until the last flicker of flame was darkened. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 10:55 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time dousing hot spots. Salvation Army personnel were on the scene with their mobile canteen unit, providing food and beverages to emergency personnel. American Red Cross personnel were at the scene assisting several displaced occupants, by providing them with food, clothing and temporary shelter. The City of Pittsburgh Arson Squad was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which caused an estimated $200,000 in damages.

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) TROY HILL STRUCTURE FIRE 1700 LOWRIE STREET 08/10/2006

On Thursday, August 10, 2006 at approximately 7:52 p.m. Allegheny 9-1- ...

Updated: Apr 08, 2007 5:47am PST

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) NORTH SHORE RIVER RESCUE AT FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE NORTH SHORE 02/17/2006 :

(CITY OF PITTSBURGH) NORTH SHORE RIVER RESCUE AT FATAL ACCIDENT ON THE NORTH SHORE 02/17/2006

Updated: Apr 24, 2007 3:01pm PST

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