2 CARS COLLIDE, RT 51 @ DARR RD
8/22/08--
The Rescue Truck was alerted to
Route 51 at Darr Road for an MVA with Injuries. Two cars were
involved in a rear-end collision and came to rest on opposite sides of
Route 51. The Rescue's crew assisted with debris clean-up and
traffic control while Rostraver/WN EMS evaluated and transported two
patients and Rostraver Police conducted the investigation.
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BARN FIRE, WASHINGTON TWP
8/21/08--
Just before midnight, a barn fire
was reported at 130 Harmony Church Road, Washington Twp. Engine,
Truck, and Squad 105 responded as part of the mutual aid alarm.
The Engine supplied Washington Township's units from a drop tank set
up at the entrance of the farm. More than 12 tankers assisted
with water supply. Units from 105 worked on scene for nearly 5
hours to control the fire. E-147 (Central of Eliz Twp.) filled
Station 105.
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MALE HURT IN ULTRALIGHT CRASH
8/19/08--
An ultralight aircraft crashed
onto the Willowbrook Golf Course just before 8pm Tuesday evening.
With all Township departments responding, The Rescue Truck arrived
with EMS and determined there were no hazards, returning the balance
of the alarm. EMS assessed the pilot and called for air
transport. Fire personnel established a landing zone on the
course for LifeFlight 5. Crews remained on scene for
approximately 90 minutes to assist police with securing the scene for
FAA investigators.
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ROLLOVER MVA @ ST. ANNE'S
8/14/08--
Rescue 105 was dispatched for a
vehicle rollover on Rostraver Road near the Church of St. Anne.
While enroute, Fire Dispatch received reports of entrapment and added
Rescue 103 (Collinsburg). The Rescue Truck and Engine arrived
and found the patient had removed himself from the vehicle. The
car had left the roadway, struck a utility pole, and rolled onto its
roof. Fire personnel went to work controlling a spill from the
car and assisting EMS. Units from 103 assisted with traffic at
Rostraver and Willowbrook Roads. Route 201 was restricted to one
lane for approximately 1 hour.
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ROSTRAVER CENTRAL EXPANDS
 8/14/08--
The Rostraver Central VFC
has entered into a partnership with Lloyd Gordon of the Amcel Center
to improve response times and fire protection in the south and east
sections of Rostraver Township. The Amcel Center has generously
provided temporary quarters for apparatus from Station 105 in their
warehouse building while a permanent facility is erected. This
facility will allow personnel who reside in these sections of the
township to more quickly and effectively respond with apparatus to
emergencies. A debt of gratitude is owed to Mr. Gordon and his
staff for their assistance and commitment to the safety of Rostraver
Township and its residents. Watch this site for future updates
on the new Finley Road Station.
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L.O.D.D. ROSCOE VFC
 The
Roscoe VFC has announced the passing of Sean Whiten, department
Captain and State Fire Instructor. Whiten collapsed during live
fire training at the Westmoreland County Public Safety Training
Academy. Sean was a close friend of Rostraver Central and will
be sorely missed. We extend our deepest condolences to Roscoe
VFC and the Whiten family.
Visitation will be held at the
Melenyzer Funeral Home, 1008 Furlong Avenue, Roscoe on Tuesday August
12th from 6pm to 8pm and Wednesday August 13th from 2pm to 4pm and 6pm
to 8pm. Firefighter memorial services will be held on Wednesday
at 7pm.
Funeral services will be
held at 11am Thursday August 14th.
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FIRE DAMAGES N.B.V. SCHOOL
 8/1/08--
An apparent lightning
strike sparked a fire in the basement of the St. Sebastian Parochial
School on Broad Avenue in North Belle Vernon late Friday. Units
from Station 80 (North Belle Vernon) arrived first to find smoke
coming from the building. Engine 105 positioned in the front,
sending a crew to force entry to the front door and search the 1st
floor. Other companies made access through the rear entrance and
encountered the fire in the basement multi-purpose area. Crews
from The Rescue Truck and Squad 105 joined the Engine's personnel in
checking for extension and ventilating. Rostraver Central units
cleared after approximately 2½ hours.
View a
Photo Gallery of the incident
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TRUCK 105 ARRIVES
 8/1/08--
The Sutphen Corporation of
Amlin, Ohio has delivered the new Truck 105, an SPH-100 platform
ladder truck, to Rostraver Central VFC. Members took the weekend
to train with the delivery engineer in the safe operation of the
truck. Saturday's training took place at the Amcel Center and
gave everyone a chance to set up and operate the apparatus.
Thanks to Jeff Britt of
Sutphen Corp.,
First
Federal Savings Bank, and everyone who assisted us in making this
project successful. The Truck should be in service in 1-2 weeks.
View a
Photo Gallery of Truck 105's delivery
weekend
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CRASH CLOSES ROUTE 201
7/30/08--
While out on other public service
calls, Engine and Squad 105 were diverted to a 2-car crash on Route
201 at Century 21 Realty. Units arrived to find 1 car had struck
the guy wire of a utility pole and caused an electric service drop to
hang low over the road. Route 201 was closed between Park Avenue
and Underwood Avenue until Allegheny Power cleared the downed line.
EMS transported one patient for evaluation.
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2 CYCLES COLLIDE IN FELLSBURG
7/19/08--
Two motorcycles collided on Fells
Church Road near Larson Boulevard, alerting Station 105 and Rostraver/WN
EMS. The Rescue Truck's crew controlled a minor fuel spill and
assisted with traffic control while EMS treated the patients on scene.
Rostraver Police are investigating.
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MEDEVAC CALLED TO P.M. CRASH
 7/18/08--
Just after 3pm, The Rescue
Truck was dispatched for a multi-car accident on Finley & Rehoboth
Roads. Fire personnel handled minor hazards while EMS tended to
the patient and requested air transport. R-105 repositioned to
the Amcel Center to land STAT MedEvac. All units cleared in
approximately 1 hour without incident.
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CHILD FLOWN AFTER ACCIDENT
7/15/08--
A 7-year old was flown to
Childrens Hospital after an accident involving a pedestrian and
vehicle in Port Royal Village. The Rescue Truck arrived on Tudor
Drive to find the patient in care of EMS. Personnel assisted
with immobilization and contacted a medical helicopter to respond.
Engine 105 set up a landing zone on Pleasant Valley Boulevard for
LifeFlight 5. Rostraver Police are investigating. All
units returned in 45 minutes.
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CAR VS. HOUSE, ALLEGHENY COUNTY
7/5/08--
The Rescue Truck responded for a
reported car into a house at Routes 201 & 51. Chief 105 arrived
and found nothing in the area. While checking other points north
along Route 51, Rostraver Police found the crash on Route 136 near
Route 51 in Allegheny County. The Rescue Truck continued in to
assess the scene until local units arrived. Personnel assisted
Rostraver/West Newton EMS with patient packaging. Units cleared
after 30 minutes.
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TRUCK FIRE EXTINGUISHED, I-70
7/2/08--
Station 105 was dispatched for a
truck on fire on I-70 West near Route 51. The Rescue Truck
arrived and used a handline and water can to control a small fire in
the wheel area of the tri-axle dump truck. No injuries were
reported and crews cleared in approximately 45 minutes.
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NEAR MISS FOR RPD OFFICER
6/30/08--
A township police officer came
within inches of being involved in an accident while providing
assistance to a motorist. Car 6-37 had stopped to help a
disabled motorist just off of Route 51 North on Vernon Drive.
While awaiting a tow truck to remove the vehicle, the officer
witnessed a northbound vehicle exiting the roadway and striking the
hillside while coming directly at the police car. The out of
control vehicle missed the cruiser by just inches and impacted the
disabled vehicle. Occupants from both vehicles were evaluated by
EMS and the Rescue Truck's crew removed debris from the road and
assisted with traffic control.
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MULTI-INJURY CRASH, I-70 EAST
 6/28/08--
The Rescue Truck handled an
accident on Interstate 70 East near Exit 43. One vehicle went
out of control, hitting one other car before striking several road
signs and coming to rest against a pole on an embankment. With
all traffic lanes open and no entrapment, fire personnel assisted
Rostraver/West Newton and Mon Valley EMS crews with patient packaging
and scene control.
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MVA WITH INJURIES, RT 51 SOUTH
6/26/08--
Station 105 was alerted for an MVA
with Injuries on Route 51 at Todd Farm Road. Soon after
dispatch, Westmoreland 911 received calls correcting the location to
Route 51 at Mount Pleasant Road. Personnel first on scene found
two vehicles that had collided in the south lanes of Route 51.
The impact sent one vehicle across all travel lanes and into a tree
adjacent to the northbound lanes. The second vehicle contacted
the guide rail and rolled over a 30-foot embankment. The Rescue
Truck arrived and established traffic patterns while EMS loaded the
patients and debris was cleared. All injured occupants were
taken to local hospitals. Rostraver Police are continuing their
investigation into the crash.
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TRUCK 105 PROGRESSES
6/25/08--
New pictures have been posted in
the Truck 105 Construction Gallery
highlighting the latest progress on the new SPH-100 Tower Ladder.
While Sutphen production delays have pushed delivery back a bit, the
newest 100-foot heavy-duty tower ladder should be protecting "The
Jewel" of the Mon Valley by the end of July.
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2 FLOWN FROM ROUTE 51 MVA
6/18/08--
The Rescue Truck responded to a
morning MVA on Route 51 at Finley Road. Three occupants were
injured when the two cars collided. Fire personnel controlled
leaking fluids and assisted EMS with patient packaging.
Paramedics determined that two patients needed transport to a Level 1
Trauma Center. LifeFlight 5 and MedEvac 5 responded to a nearby
landing zone to pick up the patients. Rostraver Police are
investigating.
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LESS THAN 30 DAYS AWAY...
6/08--
Progress is moving steadily on the
construction of Truck 105. The latest Sutphen Corp. production
schedules have delivery slated for early July. The Truck
Committee recently reviewed graphics proofs and finalized equipment
lists to ensure the new Truck goes into service quickly after
delivery. Check the Construction Photo
Gallery for updates.
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ANOTHER VEHICLE FIRE, RT 136
6/13/08--
Station 103 (Collinsburg) and E-82
(West Newton) were dispatched for a truck on fire on Route 136.
103 special called The Rescue Truck to the alarm. On arrival,
units found the fire just into Elizabeth Twp. and notified Allegheny
Co. Communications for the appropriate companies. Rescues 103
and 105 stretched handlines to control the fire in the small dump
truck. The fire was brought under control in approximately 5
minutes.
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CAR ON FIRE, I-70 EAST
6/8/08--
A vehicle caught fire along I-70
East near Mile 45. The Rescue Truck and E-31 (Webster) arrived
and quickly controlled the fire with The Rescue's bumper line.
Traffic was restricted to one lane for a short time while crews worked
at the scene. PSP Belle Vernon assisted at the scene.
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GARAGE FIRE, WEBSTER HOLLOW
6/7/08--
Township companies were dispatched
for a garage on fire at 781 Webster Hollow Road. Engines 105 and
31 arrived together, with E-105 establishing a water supply.
Handlines and portable monitors were stretched to the garage, which
was approximately 100 yards uphill from the roadway, with reports of
ammunition and flammables stored inside. Due to the heat and
humidity, Webster called their standby company (E-174 Donora) to the
scene for manpower. Crews remained on scene for approximately 2
hours. Rescue 11 (Sutersville) covered 105 during the fire.
No injuries occurred.
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