9400-blk Frankstown Rd – Vehicle Into Structure

On Wednesday afternoon Station 223 was alerted for a fluid containment detail secondary to a MVA in the 9400-blk of Frankstown Rd. 223-Service arrived on scene and quickly discovered this was more than a spill pickup. The reported the MVA was into a structure with structural damage. 227RQ and 222RQ were added to the assignment. 227RQ and 223EN arrived on scene. Units secured power to the building till the affected parts of the building could be isolated. Power was later restored to the building. 223EN crew deployed three (3) struts in the basement area. 227RQ and 222RQ crew built and deployed one T-Strut to stabilize the attached overhead awning before the involved vehicles were removed. 225 assisted with debris clean up. PHFM & PHCODE were on scene to evaluate the building.

Command: 227CHF

Units: 225SS, 222RQ, 223SS, 223EN1, 227RQ, 227SS, PHPD, PHFM, PHEMS, PHCODE

6300 Saltsburg Rd – Brush Fire

On Tuesday afternoon, Stations 223 & 227 were alerted for a brush fire in the 6300-blk of Saltsburg Rd. 223LT arrived on scene and confirmed a large brush fire. 227EN arrived on scene, and crews deployed an attack line and started to bring the fire under control. 223EN arrived on scene and secured a water supply to 227EN. Due to the large amount of vegetation a backhoe was requested from PHDPW to get at the deep seated fire. Crews worked for about an hour and extinguished the fire. PHFM and PHCODE were notified. Saltsbrug Rd was closed in both directions for about 45mins.

Command: 223LT

Units: 227EN, 227SS, 223EN2, 223MP, PHPD, PHFM, PHCODE

400-blk Hamil Rd – Vehicle Into Structure

On Wednesday shortly after 4pm, Stations 223, 222, 227 were alerted for a single vehicle accident into a structure with entrapment in the 400-blk of Hamil Rd. 223AST & 223CHF arrived on scene confirming a vehicle into a structure with entrapment. 223AST reported all rescue efforts would have to take place in the basement of the house. 223AST started patient care. 227RQ arrived on scene and crews were tasked with drivers side door removal for removal of the patient. 223EN1 & 222RQ arrived on scene and crews assisted with patient removal. Patient care was transferred to PHEMS, and the patient was transported to a local trauma center. PHFM responded to assess the structure.

Longue Vue Country Club – Accident with injuries

Shortly after 6am on Sunday morning Stations 221, 222, 227 were alerted for a single vehicle accident with injuries in the area of Longue Vue Country Club. PHPD and 227RQ arrived on scene. The driver was evaluated by EMS and later refused treatment. 227RQ assisted with lighting for the tow.

Command: 227RQ

Units: 227RQ, 227SS, 222RQ, St.221, PHPD, PHEMS

100-blk Duff Rd – Accident with Injuries

On Friday evening, shortly before midnight 227RQ was alerted for a single vehicle accident with injuries in the area of Duff Park. 227RQ arrived on scene to find a single vehicle into a guide rail. The operator of the vehicle was already out of the vehicle and later refused treatment by PHEMS. The roadway was closed for about 20mins while the vehicle was removed.

Command: 227 Assistant

Units: 227RQ, PHPD, PHEMS

Accident w/Hazards – Beulah Rd @ Long Rd

On Sunday morning, Shortly after 2am Stations 225 & 227 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident with injuries and hazards in the area of Beulah Rd @ Long Rd. 227CHF arrived on scene and determined the accident to be in Churchill. St.122 was added to the call. The driver was already out of the vehicle and was evaluated by EMS. Fire units provided traffic control till the local utility company could arrive.

Command: 122CHF

Units: 227RQ, 227CV, 225EN, 122RQ, WHEMS, PHPD, CPD

Frankstown @ Champa – Accident w/injuries.

On Thursday evening, while returning from another call, 225 and 227 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Frankstown Rd @ Champa St. 227TK arrived on scene and assisted PHEMS. 225EN & 227TK conducted traffic control till PHPD were able to reopen the roadway.

Command: 225CHF

Units: 225EN, 227TK, PHPD, PHEMS

1200 Universal Rd – Accident

On New Years Day, shortly after 3am Stations 227 & 223 were alerted for a single vehicle accident that was on fire in the 1200-blk of Universal Rd. PHPD arrived on scene and confirmed the vehicle was not on fire and the operator field the scene on foot. 227EN arrived on scene and provided traffic control, scene lighting, and debris cleanup. PHPD is investigating the cause of the accident.

Command: 227CHF

Units: 227EN, St.223, PHPD, PHEMS

Accident with injuries – Frey Rd @ Cameron Drive

On Monday evening, 227RQ was alerted for a single vehicle accident with injuries at the intersection of Frey Road at Cameron Drive. 227RQ & 227EN arrived on scene to find a single vehicle that hit a Jersey barrier and was partially off the roadway. Cruise stabilize and secured the vehicle. The driver was evaluated by PHEMS. PHPD is investigating the cause of the accident.

Command: 227Assistant

Units: 227RQ, 227EN, PHPD, PHEMS

12800-blk Frankstown Rd – Vehicle into utility pole

Shortly after 11:30pm, Stations 227 & 223 were alerted for a vehicle into a utility pole in the 12800-blk of Frankstown Rd. 227RQ arrived on scene and found a single vehicle into a utility pole. 227RQ crew made patient contact and discovered the driver was unconscious and barely breathing. Patient care was started till PHEMS arrived on scene. The driver was transported to a local hospital. PHPD is investigating the cause of the accident.

Command: 227CHF

Units: 227RQ, 227CV, St.223, PHPD, PHEMS