Get Well Soon Andy

July 24 , 2008

Station 6 would like to say GET WELL SOON to Firefighter Andy D'Andries after being released from the hospital. Andy was admitted to Forbes Regional Hospital last week after suffering a work related injury. Andy has a long recovery ahead and we wish him and his family well!

Congratulations

July 22 , 2008

Station 6 would like to congratulate Garett and Holly Wagner on the birth of her new son Jackson Nathaniel. Born on July 22nd at 2:25 AM, Jackson weighed in at 7 lbs 5 oz.. Both parents and son are now resting at home comfortably. Congrats to Garett and welcome to our family Jackson!

Ambulance Passes Inspection

July 21, 2008

During the day Monday, Ambulance 69 along with all Monroeville EMS units were together at Station 4 being inspected for our licensure "checkup" by EMSI. This year, Ambulance 69 passed with no problems and was back in service rather quick. A lot of hard work went into preparing the ambulance by all but special thanks goes out to EMT/Firefighter Anthony Sage and EMT/Firefighter Michael Simms for the extreme dedication to the project.

Haz-Mat Incident

July 14, 2008

Company 4 was alerted to the area of Alpine Village Drive and William Penn Highway (Rt 22) for an oil slick forming on a local stream. Crews arrived to find what appeared to be gasoline leaking into the stream with a large fish kill. Crews from Rescue 4 attempted to contain the leak but found it too large to handle. Just over 2 hours into the incident, Command requested the Monroeville Haz-Mat response bringing Company 5, Engine 62, Rescue 6, Rescue 1, and Command 32 to the scene while also requesting the Allegheny County Haz-Mat Red Team to assist with investigation and control of the product. It was determined that due to the large amount of gas vapors in the area, several homes nearby had to be evacuated and utilities terminated in the area while crews worked to contain the spill. Company 6 crews assisted with evacuations, manpower, and lighting well into the night. With the assistance of the DEP, Fish Commission, and Allegheny County Emergency Services, the scene was declared under control and units were scaled back to Company 4 just after midnight. The cause of the leak is still under investigation.

Gunshot Wound

July 7, 2008

In the early morning around 4 am, gunshots rang out in the 400 Blk Fieldstone Drive in our first due area. A normally quiet area, neighbors quickly called police to the area with a report of a person shot in the street. Medic 69 responded quickly to the scene where they found a male patient shot multiple times lying on the street. EMS crew quickly transported the male to Forbes Regional where he succumbed to his injuries a short time later. While the EMS crew transported, Rescue 6 responded to the area to assist police with the investigation and Engine 62 then was called to assist with a washdown. Company 6 returned to service after remaining on scene for approx. 5 hours.

Electrical Fire

July 1 , 2008

At 21:15, Communications alerted Companies 6, 5, 1 and Command 32 fir a reported electrical fire in a residence in the 600 Blk of Laurel Drive in Company 6's first due. Engine 62 arrived on scene finding nothing showing and proceeded to investigate. C-50 (Chief Harvey) arrived on scene and established command while crew found the problem to be an arcing electrical outlet on the rear porch. Units were held on scene while electricity was isolated to the area and after finding in fire extension, crews returned to service a short time later.