On Tuesday evening, at 17:05, Stations 226, 227 & 223 were alerted for a brush fire in the area of 28 N. Joslyn Dr in Penn Hills. EN-226 & EN-227 in the area, requesting Mini-223 & EN-223-2 access this fire from Guylyn Dr.  Crews from 223 located the fire and began extinguishing the fire with brush brooms and water cans. Crews from 226 & 227 Assisted. Fire out, All crews returned in service. No injuries were reported.

Command: 226 Assistant

Units: EN-223-2, Mini-223, TK-226, ATK-226, EN-227-1, RQ-227

On Tuesday morning, at 08:55, Stations 224,223 & 222 were alerted for a residential structure fire at 732 Valemont Dr in Penn Hills. Multiple calls to ACES-911 for a working structure fire, caller reporting multiple containers of R-22 freon in the garage exploding. Police on scene confirming working structure fire. EN-222 & EN-223-2 arrived on scene, crews pulling 2.5″ line and going to work in the rear. Command requesting next due alarm, bringing EN-226 & TK-227 to the scene. TK-227 arrived on scene, crews laddering the structure and venting the roof. Fire out, overhaul performed, crews remained on scene for 2 hours. Scene was turned over to the ACFM. No Injuries were reported.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)

Units: EN-223-1, EN-223-2, SV-223, EN-222-1, EN-222-2, EN-226, TK-227, EN-227-1, PHPD, PH EMS, ACFA

Standby Companies: Station 225 & 221,  Monroeville EN-196, Unity RQ-233

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On Sunday morning, March 17, at 01:14, Stations 223, 226 & 227 were alerted for a possible commercial structure fire at 1170 Milltown Rd. Multiple calls to the 911 center for smoke showing from this address. EN-223-2 on scene, light smoke coming from the roof. The engine crew forced the door and pulled ceiling to find smoldering fire. TK-227 arrived on scene and laddered the structure and sent crews to the roof to open the roof and hit everything with a 1.5′ hose line. Fire out, All units were returned in service. The scene was turned over to the ACFM for investigation.

Command: 223 Chief (Capone)

Units: EN-223-2, EN-223-1, SV-223, TK-227, EN-227, SV-227, EN-226, SQ-226, PHPD, Plum EMS, ACFM

On Wednesday March 13, at 08:15, Rescue Companies 223,222 & 227 were alerted for a motor vehicle accident with roll over & injuries in the 6600-Blk of Leechburg Rd. EN-223-1 arrived on scene with one vehicle on its roof, all occupants out of the vehicle. All incoming units were canceled, EN-223-1 remained on scene to assist police with traffic and fluid containment. Vehicle removed by tow, all units returned in service.

Command: 223 LT2 (Gelpi)

Units: EN-223-1, RQ-222, RQ227, PHPD, PH EMS, Don Kuhn Towing