On Tuesday, Station 227, 226, 223, 222, 196 were alerted for smoke coming from a structure.  While units were en route, PHPD arrived on scene with smoke coming from the front door.  227EN arrived on scene, crew investigated the source of the smoke, and found a fire in the basement.  Crew brought  attack lines to the rear of the house and made a fast entry into the basement.  The fire was contained to the basement.  Crew from 223 & 222 ventilated and checked for extension.  The Allegheny County Fire Marshall is investigating the fire.  No injuries were reported.

Command: 227 Assistant-2 (Jeffcoat)

Units: EN-227-1, TK-227, EN-222, RQ-222, EN-223-1, EN-226, RQ-196, PH EMS, PHPD, ACFM

Stand-By Units: St. 221, St.225, St.224