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ROSS TWP STRUCTURE FIRE : Multi-alarm residential structure fire 135 Buckhill Road

ROSS TWP STRUCTURE FIRE

Multi-alarm residential structure fire 135 Buckhill Road

Updated: Oct 11, 2009 10:40pm PST

MILLVALE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT 09/09/2009 : Millvale - A rollover accident occurred on North Avenue near Hardee's in Millvale on 09/09/2009. According to police reports a pickup truck had crossed the center line...the sedan swerved to avoid the collision, overcompensated, causing the vehicle to go up on a guardrail and a pole before flipping onto its roof. There was no extrication needed. the operator of the sedan was treated for a minor injury. ****photos are courtesy of Janice Cavanaugh****

MILLVALE ROLLOVER ACCIDENT 09/09/2009

Millvale - A rollover accident occurred on North Avenue near Hardee's ...

Updated: Sep 10, 2009 6:35pm PST

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 245 SIEGEL STREET 07/11/2009 : Heavy fire engulfs a vacant duplex at 245 Siegel Street in Millvale, on Saturday, July 11, 2009 approximately 34 hours after another house was consumed by flames at the intersection of Siegel/Lippert Streets. For audio of this call, click on the below link and download the file to listen. Audio is courtesy of Chip Deutsch http://www.filedropper.com/20090711frresmil

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 245 SIEGEL STREET 07/11/2009

Heavy fire engulfs a vacant duplex at 245 Siegel Street in Millvale, o ...

Updated: Jul 12, 2009 2:54am PST

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 100 LIPPERT STREET 07/10/2009 : Fully involved vacant structure fire in the Borough of Millvale, in the early morning hours on July 10, 2009. To hear the audio of this incident click on the link below and download it.....enjoy!!!! Audio is courtesy of Chip Deutsch. http://www.filedropper.com/20090710frresmil

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 100 LIPPERT STREET 07/10/2009

Fully involved vacant structure fire in the Borough of Millvale, in t ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2009 11:23am PST

SEWICKLEY HILLS BARN FIRE 2242 FAIRHILL ROAD 03/14/2009 :

SEWICKLEY HILLS BARN FIRE 2242 FAIRHILL ROAD 03/14/2009

Updated: Mar 14, 2009 3:59pm PST

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE FOX HILL FARMS 352 BLACKBURN ROAD 02/27/2009 :

SEWICKLEY HEIGHTS STRUCTURE FIRE FOX HILL FARMS 352 BLACKBURN ROAD 02/27/2009

Updated: Mar 02, 2009 3:02pm PST

LIVE STRUCTURAL BURN CLASS HOSTED BY WEXFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 01/31/2009 :

LIVE STRUCTURAL BURN CLASS HOSTED BY WEXFORD VOLUNTEER FIRE COMPANY 01/31/2009

Updated: Feb 03, 2009 7:41am PST

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE GRANDVIEW AVENUE 12/22/2008 :

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE GRANDVIEW AVENUE 12/22/2008

Updated: Dec 26, 2008 5:40am PST

RESERVE TOWNSHIP BARN BURNER GEYER ROAD EXTENSION 12/22/2008 :

RESERVE TOWNSHIP BARN BURNER GEYER ROAD EXTENSION 12/22/2008

Updated: Dec 23, 2008 8:44am PST

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 113 DAVIS AVENUE 10/13/2008 : On Monday, October 13, 2008 at approximately 6:11 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received reports of a residential structure fire with entrapment, at 113 Davis Avenue in Millvale. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Millvale (Station 191), Bauerstown (259 Engine 2), Etna (149 Engine 1), Cherry City (260 Truck), Aspinwall (102 R.I.T.), Spring Garden (240 Accountability), Ross-West View EMS (Station 212 and 312 Rescue 40) and Millvale police. Allegheny 9-1-1 received additional information that an occupant had jumped from the 2nd floor rear of the house. Millvale police arrived on the scene within minutes and confirmed a working fire, with heavy smoke showing from the rear. They also confirmed one male down in the rear of the house, who had jumped, requesting EMS expedite. 191 Chief arrived on the scene a moment after the officers and reported heavy fire 2nd floor of a two-story wood frame middle unit of a row. The crew from 191 Engine advanced an attack line into the Charlie side of the structure, while the crew from 191 Truck laddered the Charlie side of the structure. The crew from 259 Engine took a backup attack line into the Alpha side of the structure. Crew from 260 Truck conducted a primary search of the fire building as well as made the 1st vent hole in the roof of the fire building. Crew from 149 established water supply and advanced an additional backup line into the Alpha side of the structure. Crew from 149 also made the 2nd vent hole in the roof of the original fire building. At approximately 6:38 p.m. Command requested additional manpower, requesting Mt. Troy (239 Engine) and Berkley Hills (247 Truck). Interior crews made a quick knock on the main body of fire. Crews from 260, 149, 247 and 239 checked the exposure structures for any extension. Crew from 259 ventilated smoke from the exposures. Crew from 149 also assisted with overhaul operations in the original fire building. Interior crews were finding numerous hot spots as they pulled ceilings. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 7:00 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for a period of time extinguishing the numerous hot spots. Ross-West View EMS transported the male occupant who had jumped, to Allegheny General Hospital in Pittsburgh. Salvation Army personnel were on the scene with their mobile canteen unit, providing emergency personnel with food and drink. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the cause of the fire.

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 113 DAVIS AVENUE 10/13/2008

On Monday, October 13, 2008 at approximately 6:11 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 ...

Updated: Oct 13, 2008 11:28pm PST

OHIO TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 500 BLOCK OF MOUNT NEBO ROAD 09/05/2008 :

OHIO TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 500 BLOCK OF MOUNT NEBO ROAD 09/05/2008

Updated: Sep 08, 2008 4:29pm PST

ALLEGHENY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE VEHICLE FIRE AWARENESS AND TRAINING HOSTED BY ALEPPO TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 08/18/2008 : On Monday, August 18, 2008 Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Department hosted a vehicle fire and awareness training, which was instructed by the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s office. In addition to Aleppo Township firefighters, there were firefighters from Edgeworth, Mt. Oliver and Berkley Hills participating in the class. The class, which was very informational and well presented, was instructed by lead instructor; Mike Shawley and assistant instructor; Mike Krzeminski. Additional personnel assisting the instructors included; Ignition officer; Leo Gildea, K9 handler; Don Brucker, Support Personnel; Gene Stouffer, Dan Wolfe, Incident Dispatcher; Melissa Salerno, Interns; Tim Smoley, Tammy Ladebu, Michele Lieb and Steve Karaffa and Safety officer for the class; Tony Ladebu. The class consisted of approximately six scenarios. The first scenario was involving an incendiary device. (Fire units did not participate in this scenario). Technicians from the Allegheny County Bomb Squad detonated an explosive device inside of a vehicle, resulting in damage to the vehicle, but no fire. In this scenario, investigators respond and during examination of the vehicle, the team locates the remains of a suspected incendiary device. Investigation crews collect the remains of the device and prepare evidence for lab processing. 2nd Scenario consisted of a catalytic converter fire, in which a vehicle catalytic converter overheats starting a fire, which engulfs the vehicle. Firefighting crews respond and extinguish the fire. 3rd Scenario consisted of an engine compartment fire in a running vehicle, which resulted from an apparent poor mechanical repair. Firefighting crews respond and extinguished the fire. 4th Scenario was designed to show the effects of ventilation, in which a fire was set inside of a vehicle with all of the windows closed. Firefighting crews responded and extinguished the fire. In the 2nd part of this scenario, a fire was set inside of a vehicle with the windows open. Firefighting crews responded and extinguished the well involved vehicle fire. 5th Scenario was a motor vehicle fire/investigation, in which firefighting crews responded to a fully involved vehicle fire with a victim ejected into a creek bed. Crews extinguished the fire as additional crews rescued the victim from the creek bed and carried him up the hill in a stokes basket to awaiting EMS personnel. Investigators responded to conduct an investigation and process the scene. Final Scenario consisted of multiple vehicles on fire including a boat, with visible signs indicating a fire of suspicious nature, including a gasoline can left behind at the scene, as well as anger issue graffiti on the involved vehicles. Firefighting personnel responded and extinguished the fire. Investigators responded to conduct an investigation and process the scene. To sum it up, this is a really good class and helps to teach responders that an “ordinary” vehicle fire could be much more than “ordinary” It helps to teach responders to be alert and observant to the surroundings at the scene of a vehicle fire, which could indicate that the fire is suspicious in nature. The class is extremely informational as well as fun, and you can pretty much assure that students will learn a great deal during this 4 to 6 hour class. If you have an opportunity to take this class, by all means do so. If your department is interested in hosting this class, contact the Allegheny County Fire Marshal’s office

ALLEGHENY COUNTY FIRE MARSHAL'S OFFICE VEHICLE FIRE AWARENESS AND TRAINING HOSTED BY ALEPPO TOWNSHIP FIRE DEPARTMENT 08/18/2008

On Monday, August 18, 2008 Aleppo Township Volunteer Fire Department h ...

Updated: Aug 22, 2008 2:06am PST

SHALER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 1600 BLOCK OF EVERGREEN AVENUE 08/03/2008 ***ADDITIONAL 16 PHOTOS AFTER THE VIDEO CLIPS WERE PROVIDED*** : On Sunday, August 3, 2008 at approximately 2:38 a.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received multiple calls reporting a house on fire at 1650 Evergreen Avenue, in Shaler Township across from the Shop n’ Save. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Bauerstown (Station 259), Evergreen (Station 246), Cherry City (Station 260), Millvale (Station 191), Mt. Troy R.I.T. (Station 239), Shaler Township EMS (Station 170) and Shaler Township police. Shaler Township police arrived on the scene within minutes and reported heavy fire and smoke issuing from the Alpha side of a two-story vacant structure. Assistant 259 arrived on the scene a minute after the police and assumed command. Command advises that there are live wires down on the Alpha and Delta sides of the structure. Command immediately requested that Berkley Hills (Station 247) be dispatched for an Engine and requested that Seville (Station 251) be dispatched to supplement 239 R.I.T. Command advised that this would be a defensive attack only, due to the downed wires, the heavy volume of fire and the fact that the house was vacant. Truck 191 set up for aerial master stream operations, below the house on the Alpha side. 259 Engine established the water supply and proceeded up the private roadway to the Delta side of the structure. Crews placed several 2 ½” and 1 ¾” attack lines into operation. Truck 260 was positioned in the parking lot of the Shop n’ Save and set up for aerial master stream operations. Command requested that Berkley Hills (Station 247) be notified for 247 Truck to respond to the scene, and set up on Babcock Boulevard below the structure, on the Bravo side for additional aerial master stream operations. Crews battled the intense fire for approximately one hour, before the bulk of the fire was darkened. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 4:10 a.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extensive period of time extinguishing hot spots. A Millvale fire Captain sustained a foot injury while battling the blaze. He was transported by Ross/West View EMS to Allegheny General Hospital for treatment. A firefighter from Evergreen Fire Company was treated at the scene for smoke inhalation. Salvation Army personnel were on the scene with their mobile canteen unit, providing cold drinks and snacks to the emergency personnel. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which heavily damaged the structure.

SHALER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 1600 BLOCK OF EVERGREEN AVENUE 08/03/2008 ***ADDITIONAL 16 PHOTOS AFTER THE VIDEO CLIPS WERE PROVIDED***

On Sunday, August 3, 2008 at approximately 2:38 a.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 r ...

Updated: Aug 06, 2008 12:39am PST

MILLVALE VEHICLE ACCIDENT CAR VS. HOUSE 44 LAWRENCE STREET 07/15/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHERRY CITY FIRE COMPANY*** :

MILLVALE VEHICLE ACCIDENT CAR VS. HOUSE 44 LAWRENCE STREET 07/15/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHERRY CITY FIRE COMPANY***

Updated: Jul 20, 2008 1:11am PST

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE AUDIO 1 2988 BABCOCK BOULEVARD 07/01/2008 :

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE AUDIO 1 2988 BABCOCK BOULEVARD 07/01/2008

Updated: Jul 02, 2008 11:49am PST

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 5110 POLO FIELDS DRIVE 06/17/2008***PHOTOS COURTESY OF JONATHAN PLUTNICKI*** :

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 5110 POLO FIELDS DRIVE 06/17/2008***PHOTOS COURTESY OF JONATHAN PLUTNICKI***

Updated: Jul 15, 2008 8:17am PST

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 4340 WINCHESTER DRIVE 05/19/2008 :

HAMPTON TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 4340 WINCHESTER DRIVE 05/19/2008

Updated: May 19, 2008 11:01pm PST

DEER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT (WEST DEER TOWNSHIP) S.A.D.D. MOCK DRILL 05/16/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF SKIP FECSEN*** :

DEER LAKES SCHOOL DISTRICT (WEST DEER TOWNSHIP) S.A.D.D. MOCK DRILL 05/16/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF SKIP FECSEN***

Updated: May 30, 2008 12:01am PST

WEST VIEW STRUCTURE FIRE 148 GEORGETOWN AVENUE 05/02/2008 :

WEST VIEW STRUCTURE FIRE 148 GEORGETOWN AVENUE 05/02/2008

Updated: May 04, 2008 6:30am PST

SHALER TOWNSHIP (CHERRY CITY) HOUSE EXPLOSION 28 JAMES STREET 04/30/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHERRY CITY FIRE COMPANY*** :

SHALER TOWNSHIP (CHERRY CITY) HOUSE EXPLOSION 28 JAMES STREET 04/30/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF CHERRY CITY FIRE COMPANY***

Updated: May 02, 2008 1:31am PST

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE SHORT STREET 04/28/2008 :

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE SHORT STREET 04/28/2008

Updated: Apr 29, 2008 5:57am PST

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 120 HARBETH DRIVE 04/28/2008 :

ROSS TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 120 HARBETH DRIVE 04/28/2008

Updated: Apr 28, 2008 8:53pm PST

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 420 COLTON STREET 04/15/2008 ****PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANICE CAVANAUGH**** : On Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at approximately 6:20 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received a report of a house on fire, at 420 Colton Street in Millvale. All occupants were reported to have safely self evacuated. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Millvale (Station 191), Bauerstown (Station 259), Etna (Station 149), Cherry City (Station 260), Aspinwall R.I.T. (Station 102), Ross/West View EMS and Millvale police. Millvale officer Vehec arrived on the scene within minutes and reported a working fire. First arriving unit reported moderate fire issuing from the Charlie side and heavy smoke pushing from the basement level and 1st division, of a two-story, wood frame residential structure, with an exposure on the Bravo side of the fire structure. First arriving Engine crew advanced a 1 ¾” attack line into the structure. Interior crews encountered heavy smoke and fire conditions in the basement of the structure, which was discovered to be the kitchen area of the residence. Interior crews initiated an aggressive attack on the fire, quickly knocking down the bulk of the fire. Additional support crews advanced a secondary attack line to the 1st division and performed ventilation operations, as well as checked for extension. Support crews found no evidence of extension into the upper divisions. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 6:50 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time, performing overhaul operations. The American Red Cross personnel were at the scene assisting those displaced by the fire, by providing them with food, clothing and temporary housing. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which was confined to the basement/kitchen area. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE 420 COLTON STREET 04/15/2008 ****PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANICE CAVANAUGH****

On Tuesday, April 15, 2008 at approximately 6:20 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 ...

Updated: Apr 15, 2008 10:48pm PST

HARMAR TOWNSHIP VEHICLE/STRUCTURE FIRE 421 GUYS RUN ROAD 04/08/2008 : On Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at approximately 3:12 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received a report of a vehicle on fire, inside of an attached garage, at 421 Guys Run Road in Harmar Township. Additional calls came into 9-1-1, reporting smoke coming from a garage. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Harmar (Station 166), Fox Chapel (Station 157), Oakmont (Station 216), Lower Valley EMS (Station 150) and Harmar Township police. Harmar Township police arrived on the scene within minutes and reported a fully involved garage and vehicle. Chief 157 arrived on the scene and reporting heavy smoke and fire issuing from a garage below a two-story brick duplex. Chief 157 requested an immediate 2nd alarm assignment. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; Blawnox (Station 111) and Aspinwall R.I.T. (Station 102). Engine 157 hit the hydrant on Guys Run at the PPG facility and laid a 5” supply line to the scene. Engine 166-4 hit the hydrant on Guys Run at the lower end of the PPG facility and laid a 5” supply line to the scene. Crew from 157 Engine advanced a 1 ¾” attack line and made an aggressive attack on the fire. Crew from 166 Engine 4 assisted the initial 157 crew, with suppression efforts on the well involved vehicle. Crews from Engine 216 and 216 Tower 3 arrived on the scene and laddered the structure and ventilated the 1st and 2nd floors, of the structure above the involved garage. Crews from 111 Engine and 111 Squad assisted with ventilation, as well as checked for extension within the structure. PPV fans were set up on the Charlie side of the structure to assist in ventilation progress. Due to accessibility problems and confined space within the garage, the vehicle was pulled out of the garage to the driveway area, away from the structure, where suppression efforts continued. Efforts to extinguish the vehicle fire with water proved futile. Engine 157 and Engine 166-4 switched to foam operations. Crews applied foam onto the vehicle, resulting in total extinguishment. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 4:25 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an additional 45 minutes, performing overhaul operations. The fire was contained to the vehicle and the garage area; however the 1st and 2nd floor of the structure sustained smoke damage. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

HARMAR TOWNSHIP VEHICLE/STRUCTURE FIRE 421 GUYS RUN ROAD 04/08/2008

On Tuesday, April 8, 2008 at approximately 3:12 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 r ...

Updated: Apr 09, 2008 5:36am PST

ALEPPO TOWNSHIP STRUCTURAL BURN CLASS 1300 GLEN MITCHELL ROAD 03/22/2008 :

ALEPPO TOWNSHIP STRUCTURAL BURN CLASS 1300 GLEN MITCHELL ROAD 03/22/2008

Updated: Mar 24, 2008 9:57am PST

SHALER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 1014 ANDERSON ROAD 03/18/2008 : On Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at approximately 2:07 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received reports of a house fire at 1014 Anderson Road, in Shaler Township. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Bauerstown (Station 259), Evergreen (Station 246), Mt. Troy (Station 239), Millvale (Station 191), Seville R.I.T. (Station 251), Shaler EMS (Station 170) and Shaler Township police. Shaler Township arrived on the scene within minutes and reported heavy smoke and fire showing. Officer received info that all occupants safely evacuated and were accounted for. Lieutenant 191-2 arrived on the scene shortly after the police and confirmed heavy fire and smoke issuing from the Alpha side of a two-story wood-frame residential structure. Lieutenant 191-2 reported live wires down on the road and no exposure threats. Chief 239 arrived on the scene and established Anderson Road command. Command reported that this will be a defensive attack only. Command also requested a 2nd alarm assignment at approximately 2:16 p.m. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; Berkley Hills (Station 247), Etna (Station 149), Spring Garden (Station 240), Keating (Station 252) and Cherry City (Station 260). Truck 191 was set up for aerial master stream operations on the Alpha-Bravo corner of the structure. Several large caliber attack lines were also placed into operation. Engine 259 laid a supply line from the hydrant at Wible Run and Anderson up to the scene. Engine 259 supplied Truck 191, as well as several of the attack lines. Engine 247 laid a supply line from the hydrant at Anderson and Martha down to the scene. Crews took additional attack lines off of Engine 247. Assistant 259 arrived on the scene and assumed Anderson Road command. Chief 239 was assigned to operations and 240 Chief was assigned to accountability. Assistant 259 reported a collapse on the Alpha side and heavy fire issuing from the Charlie side, divisions 1 and 2. Command requested the 2nd due R.I.T. to supplement R.I.T. 251. Aspinwall R.I.T. (Station 102) was dispatched as the supplement R.I.T. Approximately one hour into the incident, command reported that the bulk of the fire has been knocked down, crews still actively in defensive mode. At approximately 3:22 p.m. Command reported heavy interior collapse on sides Alpha and Bravo, all crews accounted for. Due to numerous hot spots under the collapsed debris, expansion foam was applied to extinguish the remaining hidden flames. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 4:25 p.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time dousing hot spots. In addition to the numerous crews operating at the scene, the following transfers were in effect; Laurel Gardens (Station 253) were placed on standby at their own station, Engine 297-1 transferred to Station 239 and Engine 265-1 transferred to Station 149. Salvation Army personnel were on the scene with their mobile canteen unit, proving food and drink to the emergency personnel. American Red Cross personnel were on the scene assisting those displaced by the fire, by providing them with food, clothing and temporary shelter. Shaler Township Fire Marshal, as well as Allegheny County Fire Marshal were called to the scene to investigate the fire, which heavily damaged the structure. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

SHALER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 1014 ANDERSON ROAD 03/18/2008

On Tuesday, March 18, 2008 at approximately 2:07 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 ...

Updated: Apr 04, 2008 4:38am PST

ETNA STRUCTURE FIRE 80 HAFNER AVENUE BARON INDUSTRIES 01/18/2008 ***ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ADDED 01/21/08 PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL KOENEMUND OF THE SALVATION ARMY*** : On Friday, January 18, 2008 at approximately 3:50 a.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received a report of a fire inside the warehouse at Baron Industries, located at 80 Hafner Avenue in Etna. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Etna (Station 149), Cherry City (Station 260), Undercliff (Station 264), Sharpsburg (Station 265), Aspinwall (Station 102 R.I.T.), Seneca EMS (Station 160) and Etna police. Etna police arrived on the scene within minutes and reported heavy smoke showing from the structure. Fire units arrived and reported heavy smoke issuing from a large 3-story, brick, 200’x200’ industrial warehouse. First arriving crews advance attack lines into the structure, where they encountered heavy smoke and heat conditions. Truck 265 set up for aerial operations on side “A” of the structure. Command requested EMS evaluate three people who were inside the building when the fire started. Truck 264 set up on side “B” for aerial operations. Crews advanced additional attack lines into the structure and assisted the initial attack crews with suppression efforts. Interior crews reported heavy fire conditions on the 2nd and 3rd floor. Command requested a 2nd alarm assignment for additional manpower and water supply at approximately 4:02a.m. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; Millvale (Station 191). Command requested that 191 Truck take a position up on Route 28, on side “C” of the structure and set up for aerial master stream operations. Engine 191 was requested to take the hydrant at the bottom of Poplar Street and lay a supply line the wrong way up the exit ramp and supply 191 Truck. Command requested a 3rd alarm assignment for additional manpower at approximately 4:06 a.m. Command also requested two additional R.I.T. to supplement 102 R.I.T. The following units were dispatched on the 3rd alarm and special call assignment; Sharpshill (Station 263), Shaler Villa (Station 262), Mt Troy (239 R.I.T.) and Middle Road (174 R.I.T.) Command requested that 174 Engine assist 191 Engine in finishing the supply line lay up onto Route 28, as 191 dropped over 1,200 feet of supply line and it still was not enough to make the connection into 191 Truck. EMS Command requested that Parkview EMS (Station 180) and Shaler EMS (Station 170), be dispatched to have a unit from each standby at the fire scene with the Seneca unit. The fire rapidly spread via structural members and was fueled by numerous chemicals that were stored within the building. Within a short period of time, heavy fire vented through the roof and interior conditions rapidly deteriorated. Command ordered all crews to evacuate the structure and switch to defensive operations. Numerous deck guns, aerial master streams and attack lines were operating. At approximately 4:33 a.m. Command requested that the following units be dispatched and placed on standby for an impending 4th alarm assignment; Berkley Hills (Station 247), Pleasant Valley (Station 217), Parkview (Station 218) and Bauerstown (Station 259). Command reported that some of the R.I.T. is being utilized to assist with suppression efforts, so an additional R.I.T. was requested at approximately 4:48 a.m. Seville (Station 251) was dispatched to supplement the R.I.T. At approximately 4:52 a.m. Command requested that a representative from the Allegheny County Silver Hazmat Response Team respond to the scene, to evaluate the situation, due to the amount of various chemicals stored within the structure. Command deployed a few attack crews into the office and apartment sections of the large building, to make an aggressive attack on the fire within those sections of the building, to prevent fire extension into the exposure buildings. Defensive operations continued on the main body of fire as interior crews worked to darken the flames in the upper apartments. Numerous police and fire police were used to shut down Route 28 northbound due to supply lines being laid onto Route 28 as well as suppression efforts that were being conducted there. Command reported multiple floor collapses within the structure, all crews accounted for. Crews battled the blaze for over 2 hours, before they were able to knock down the bulk of the fire. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 7:45 a.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extensive period of time dousing numerous hot spots. In addition to the numerous companies operating at the scene, there were also several station fills in effect. Later in the fire operation, some of the station fills were moved to the scene for manpower to relieve crews. The Salvation Army personnel were at the scene with their mobile canteen units, providing food, as well as hot and cold beverages to the emergency personnel. They also had their bus at the scene, which was utilized as rehab providing warmth for the emergency personnel. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which heavily damaged the structure. The cause of the fire is under investigationon.

ETNA STRUCTURE FIRE 80 HAFNER AVENUE BARON INDUSTRIES 01/18/2008 ***ADDITIONAL PHOTOS ADDED 01/21/08 PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHAEL KOENEMUND OF THE SALVATION ARMY***

On Friday, January 18, 2008 at approximately 3:50 a.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 ...

Updated: Jan 21, 2008 6:14am PST

WEST DEER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 4008 CRESTWOOD DRIVE 01/02/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHELLE SIMON WEST DEER #1*** : On Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received a report of a residential fire alarm activation from an alarm monitoring center, for 4008 Crestwood Drive in West Deer Township. The following units were dispatched on the initial alarm; West Deer #3 (Station 290), West Deer #2 (Station 289), West Deer #1 (Station 288), West Deer EMS (Station 240) and West Deer police. A few minutes after dispatch, Allegheny 9-1-1 received a call from a neighbor on Crestwood Drive, reporting fire blowing out of the rear of 4008 Crestwood, unknown if occupied or not. Responding units were updated and an immediate 2nd alarm assignment was requested. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; North Hampton (Station 165) and Richland (Station 241). First arriving units found heavy fire and smoke issuing from side “C” of a one-story ranch residential. Crews advanced attack lines and initiated an aggressive attack on the fire. Additional crews made a primary search with negative results. Command received information that all occupants were accounted for, allowing crews to concentrate on suppression efforts. Crews not only had to battle the intense flames, but the freezing temperatures as well. Port Authority brought a heated bus to the scene to be used for rehab for the emergency personnel. Salvation Army personnel also were on the scene with their mobile canteen unit, providing hot and cold drinks and food to the emergency personnel. The bulk of the fire was knocked down and the fire was placed under control in approximately 45 minutes. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations and extinguishing hot spots. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which heavily damaged the house. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

WEST DEER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE 4008 CRESTWOOD DRIVE 01/02/2008 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF MICHELLE SIMON WEST DEER #1***

On Wednesday, January 02, 2008 at approximately 9:30 p.m. Allegheny 9- ...

Updated: Jan 16, 2008 6:33am PST

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE STANTON AVENUE 11/01/2007 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANICE CAVANAUGH*** :

MILLVALE STRUCTURE FIRE STANTON AVENUE 11/01/2007 ***PHOTOS COURTESY OF JANICE CAVANAUGH***

Updated: Nov 01, 2007 10:26pm PST

BLAWNOX STRUCTURE FIRE BLAWNOX HIGH-RISE 701 CENTER AVENUE 10/17/2007 :

BLAWNOX STRUCTURE FIRE BLAWNOX HIGH-RISE 701 CENTER AVENUE 10/17/2007

Updated: Oct 17, 2007 5:10pm PST

SPRINGDALE BOROUGH STRUCTURE FIRE JASMINE ANIMAL HOSPITAL PITTSBURGH STREET 10/11/2007 :

SPRINGDALE BOROUGH STRUCTURE FIRE JASMINE ANIMAL HOSPITAL PITTSBURGH STREET 10/11/2007

Updated: Oct 12, 2007 3:03pm PST

BLAWNOX STRUCTURE FIRE CI-CI'S PIZZA FREEPORT ROAD 09/26/2007 ***PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DAN BARR*** :

BLAWNOX STRUCTURE FIRE CI-CI'S PIZZA FREEPORT ROAD 09/26/2007 ***PHOTOS PROVIDED BY DAN BARR***

Updated: Oct 02, 2007 6:08pm PST

WEST DEER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE KOZAKS WAREHOUSE 23 DEWEY LANE 07/07/2007 : West Deer Township, PA – On Saturday, July 07, 2007 at approximately 10:48 a.m. Allegheny 9-1-1 received multiple calls reporting a large storage facility warehouse on fire, at 23 Dewey Lane in West Deer Township. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; West Deer #3 (Station 290), West Deer #2 (Station 289), West Deer #1 (Station 288), West Deer EMS (Station 240) and West Deer police. Station 290 reported heavy smoke visible in the distance from their station. West Deer Township police arrived on the scene within minutes and reported heavy smoke showing. Station 289 Lieutenant 4 was one of the first fire officers to arrive on the scene and reported a working fire, in a large one-story metal warehouse storage building, with several propane tank exposures. Command requested North Hampton (Station 165) for additional manpower at approximately 10:56 a.m. With the structure already heavily involved and the threat with the propane exposures and the contents of the structure, command advised that it would be a defensive operation only. 290 Quint was positioned on the “A/D” corner of the building and set up for aerial master stream operations. Numerous 1 ¾” and 2 ½” attack lines were placed into operation on all four sides of the involved structure, with the majority of the attack lines being used towards fire suppression efforts, while others were trained on the propane tanks to keep them cooled down. Command requested that Frazer #1 (Station 159) transfer into station 288 for station coverage, at approximately 11:13 a.m. At approximately 11:20 a.m. command reported a partial collapse of the roof, all crews are accounted for. Command requested Richland (Station 241) for a tanker and manpower at approximately 11:29 a.m. Command requested a 2nd alarm assignment for additional tankers and manpower at approximately 11:36 a.m. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; Dorseyville (Station 172), Rural Ridge (Station 175) and Middlesex (Butler County station #16). There was a total roof collapse by approximately 11:40 a.m. All crews were accounted for. Command requested Hampton (Station 164) for manpower and Saxonburg (Butler County station 15) for station coverage at station 288, as 159 units were moved from station 288 to the scene for manpower. EMS command requested that Lower Valley (Station 150) respond to the scene and assist with EMS staging. EMS command requested Seneca (Station 160) to respond to the scene and assist with EMS staging, at approximately 12:10 a.m. At approximately 12:30 p.m. command reported that the bulk of the fire has been knocked down, still have numerous hot spots throughout. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 1:38 p.m. Command advised that units would be on the scene for a period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations and extinguishing numerous hot spots. Salvation Army personnel and auxiliary personnel were on the scene, providing wet towels, cold drinks and food to the emergency personnel. One firefighter from station 165 was transported to Passavant hospital by EMS, to be treated for medical related problems. In addition to the listed standby companies, numerous other fire companies were on standby either at their own station, or at stations that were committed at the fire scene. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which completely destroyed the large warehouse. The cause of the fire is under investigation. SPECIAL THANKS TO MICHELLE SIMON OF STATION 288 FOR HER PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS. SPECIAL THANKS TO NICOLE SCHLUEP FOR HER PHOTO CONTRIBUTIONS. THEIR PHOTOS ARE THE FIRST 189 PHOTOS IN THE GALLERY... THANK YOU GIRLS!!! I ADDED A SHORT SAMPLE VIDEO CLIP TO THIS GALLERY JUST GO TO THE LAST PAGE OF THIS PARTICULAR GALLERY AND YOU WILL SEE A GOOGLE VIDEO PICTURE... CLICK ON THE GOOGLE VIDEO PICTURE AND THE VIDEO WILL BE UNDERNEATH OF IT, THEN SIMPLY CLICK ON THE PLAY ARROW TO PLAY THE SHORT CLIP

WEST DEER TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE KOZAKS WAREHOUSE 23 DEWEY LANE 07/07/2007

West Deer Township, PA – On Saturday, July 07, 2007 at approximately ...

Updated: Jul 10, 2007 10:34pm PST

INDIANA TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE (MIDDLE ROAD DISTRICT) 303 NORTH ROSE DRIVE 06/24/2007 :

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Updated: Jun 24, 2007 9:47am PST

HARRISON TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE DLUBAKS GLASS COMPANY 06/13/2007 : Harrison Township,PA - On Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at approximately 8:53 a.m. Allegheny County 9-1-1 received a report of a structure fire at the Dlubak's Glass Company, located at 1603 Saxonburg Road in Harrison Township. The following units were dispatched on the initial assignment; Harrison Hills (Station 169), Citizens Hose (Station 167), Hilltop Hose (Station 168), Citizens EMS (Station 110) and Harrison Township police. Harrison police arrived on the scene within a few minutes and reported heavy smoke showing and fire through the roof of the manufacturing/production building. Police reported that all employees had self-evacuated. Command requested a 2nd alarm assignment for manpower and water supply at approximately 9:00 a.m. The following units were dispatched on the 2nd alarm; Highland Hose (Station 280), Eureka Hose (Station 281) and Freeport (Station 70). Crews advanced attack lines into the structure and initiated an aggressive interior attack. 168 Truck was set up for aerial master stream operations. Crews reported heavy fire conditions within the structure, especially in the roof area. Command requested a 3rd alarm assignment for additional manpower and tankers at approximately 9:07 a.m. The following units were dispatched on the 3rd alarm; Brackenridge (Station 112), Sarver (Station 36), Saxonburg (Station 15) and South Buffalo (Station 220). Crews battled the blaze for just over an hour, before the main body of fire was darkened. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 10:09 a.m. Crews remained on the scene for an extended period of time, performing extensive overhaul operations. Fawn #2 (Station 151), Fawn #1 (Station 150), West Deer #1 (Station 288) and West Deer #2 (Station 289) were utilized as station standby coverage for units that were committed at the fire scene. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene to investigate the fire, which heavily damaged the roof and conveyor belt area of the manufacturing/production building. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

HARRISON TOWNSHIP STRUCTURE FIRE DLUBAKS GLASS COMPANY 06/13/2007

Harrison Township,PA - On Wednesday, June 13, 2007 at approximately 8: ...

Updated: Jun 13, 2007 12:17pm PST

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Updated: Jun 18, 2007 6:25am PST

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Updated: Apr 11, 2007 6:34pm PST

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Updated: Apr 10, 2007 9:12pm PST

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