Connellsville Township Volunteer Fire Department Station 7
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| February 1, 2013 1507 hours Assist Station 41 399 Airway Inn Road Structure Fire |
CTVFD was dispatched to assist Station 41 with a working
structure fire. Arriving units found extremely heavy smoke
conditions. Truck 4 responded on the initial alarm. Tanker 1
was requested by 7 A/C to assist in establishing a water
supply. Fire crews remained on the scene for several hours
overhauling the structure and extinguishing hot spots.
structure fire. Arriving units found extremely heavy smoke
conditions. Truck 4 responded on the initial alarm. Tanker 1
was requested by 7 A/C to assist in establishing a water
supply. Fire crews remained on the scene for several hours
overhauling the structure and extinguishing hot spots.
| February 1, 2013 1507 hours Assist Station 41 Structure Fire |
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| February 5, 2013 0626 hours Vehicle Accident Vehicle Over the Hillside |
CTVFD was dispatched to a reported vehicle accident on
Route 119 South in the area of Kentucky Fried Chicken. The
vehicle was to be over the hillside. Arriving units found a
pick up truck over the hillside and a second vehicle involved
parked along the roadside. There were negative injuries.
Crews were on scene to direct traffic and to assist with
removal of the vehicle from over the hillside. This is the
second accident over the same hillside in less then a week.
Route 119 South in the area of Kentucky Fried Chicken. The
vehicle was to be over the hillside. Arriving units found a
pick up truck over the hillside and a second vehicle involved
parked along the roadside. There were negative injuries.
Crews were on scene to direct traffic and to assist with
removal of the vehicle from over the hillside. This is the
second accident over the same hillside in less then a week.
| February 5, 2013 0626 hours Vehicle Accident Vehicle Over Hillside |
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| Special Thanks to Burnworth's Garage of Uniontown for handling both hillside vehicle recoveries in an extremely timely and professional manner. |
| February 18, 2013 1912 hours Assist Station 8 410 E. Cedar Avenue Structure Fire |
Station 8 New Haven Hose Company was dispatched for a
reported structure fire on E. Cedar Avenue. CTVFD was
activated for standby in station at that time. Assistant 8
arrived on scene and reported a working structure fire with
exposure problems. 8 Assistant requested a second alarm
be activated. CTVFD responded with Engine 2 and Squad
with manpower. CTVFD along with the 2nd Alarm companies
assisted Station 8 with fire suppression and overhaul.
reported structure fire on E. Cedar Avenue. CTVFD was
activated for standby in station at that time. Assistant 8
arrived on scene and reported a working structure fire with
exposure problems. 8 Assistant requested a second alarm
be activated. CTVFD responded with Engine 2 and Squad
with manpower. CTVFD along with the 2nd Alarm companies
assisted Station 8 with fire suppression and overhaul.
| February 18, 2013 1912 hours 410 E. Cedar Avenue Structure Fire |
| photo courtesy of Robert M. Esquivel Herald-Standard |
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| February 25, 2013 1414 hours Assist Station 14 140 Woods Road Structure Fire |
CTVFD was dispatched to assist Station 14 Everson with a
working structure fire in Upper Tyrone. First arriving units
reported heavy smoke and fire conditions. Command
reported that heavy winds and weather conditions were
hindering fire supression. A tanker alarm was dispatched in
order to establish a water supply. Additional companies were
activated to assist at the scene with manpower and as
standby units. Firefighters remained on scene for several
hours extinguishing the fire and performing overhaul.
working structure fire in Upper Tyrone. First arriving units
reported heavy smoke and fire conditions. Command
reported that heavy winds and weather conditions were
hindering fire supression. A tanker alarm was dispatched in
order to establish a water supply. Additional companies were
activated to assist at the scene with manpower and as
standby units. Firefighters remained on scene for several
hours extinguishing the fire and performing overhaul.
| February 25, 2013 1414 hours 140 Woods Road Structure Fire |
| photo courtesy of John F. Brothers Herald-Standard |
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| March 1, 2013 2133 hours Vehicle Accident with Injuries Route 119 North |
CTVFD was dispatched for a single vehicle motor vehicle
accident on Route 119 North in the area of Brooks Camper
Sales. Arriving units reported negative entrapment but for
patient extrication the rear passenger door and the B post
would need to be removed. Crews from 7 Engine 3 and 7
Rescue worked with Fayette EMS to stabilize the patient and
extricate them from the vehicle. 7 Squad shut down traffic on
Route 119 North during the extrication process.
accident on Route 119 North in the area of Brooks Camper
Sales. Arriving units reported negative entrapment but for
patient extrication the rear passenger door and the B post
would need to be removed. Crews from 7 Engine 3 and 7
Rescue worked with Fayette EMS to stabilize the patient and
extricate them from the vehicle. 7 Squad shut down traffic on
Route 119 North during the extrication process.
| March 1, 2013 2133 hours Route 119 North MVA with Injuries |
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| March 2, 2013 1718 hours Vehicle Accident No injuries Route 711 |
CTVFD was dispatched for a single vehicle accident on
Route 711. Dispatch reported the vehicle into a ditch. 7 Chief
arrived on scene and confirmed negative entrapment and
negative injuries. 7 Chief also reported hazardous road
conditions. State Police requested that the fire department
shut Route 711 to traffic until PennDot arrived to clear the
road surface.
Route 711. Dispatch reported the vehicle into a ditch. 7 Chief
arrived on scene and confirmed negative entrapment and
negative injuries. 7 Chief also reported hazardous road
conditions. State Police requested that the fire department
shut Route 711 to traffic until PennDot arrived to clear the
road surface.
| March 2, 2013 1718 hours Route 711 MVA No Injuries |
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| March 5, 2013 0848 hours Assist Station 45 2741 Moyer Road Structure Fire |
CTVFD was dispatched to assist Bullskin Station 45 with a
structure fire in a single family dwelling on Moyer Road. Jeff
Kelley, Bullskin fire department first assistant chief, said it
appeared that a malfunctioning heater ignited the blaze.
No one was home at the time. The single-story home
sustained heavy smoke and water damage.
structure fire in a single family dwelling on Moyer Road. Jeff
Kelley, Bullskin fire department first assistant chief, said it
appeared that a malfunctioning heater ignited the blaze.
No one was home at the time. The single-story home
sustained heavy smoke and water damage.
| March 5, 2013 0848 hours 2741 Moyer Road Structure Fire |
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| March 18, 2013 Numerous Weather Related Incidents |
CTVFD was dispatched throughout the morning to several
incidents related to the severe ice, snow, wind and rain mix
which passed through the area. On Springfield Pike, several
utility poles came down. Safety Officer Dwayne Krumanacker
reported in the area of the runaway truck ramp that poles
were down and high tension wires were across Springfield
Pike. Arriving units closed Springfield Pike to all traffic until
the utility companies arrived on scene to clear the problems.
Station 51 Normalville assisted with traffic control on the
upper side of Springfiled Pike.
incidents related to the severe ice, snow, wind and rain mix
which passed through the area. On Springfield Pike, several
utility poles came down. Safety Officer Dwayne Krumanacker
reported in the area of the runaway truck ramp that poles
were down and high tension wires were across Springfield
Pike. Arriving units closed Springfield Pike to all traffic until
the utility companies arrived on scene to clear the problems.
Station 51 Normalville assisted with traffic control on the
upper side of Springfiled Pike.
| March 18, 2013 Numerous Weather Related Incidents |
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| March 18, 2013 2201 hours Assist Station 37 311 E. Allegheny Ave. Structure Fire |
CTVFD was dispatched to assist Station 37 South
Connellsville, with a working structure fire. 37 Chief arrived
on scene and reported a working structure fire. He requested
that his second alarm be dispatched. 7 Air and 7 Engine 2
responded. The fire was concentrated in the attic and roof
line in the area of the chimney. The fire was quickly
extinguished but crews needed to perform extensive
overhaul. New Haven Hose, Dawson and DL&V assisted at
the scene. Bullskin VFC was on standby in Station 7.
Connellsville, with a working structure fire. 37 Chief arrived
on scene and reported a working structure fire. He requested
that his second alarm be dispatched. 7 Air and 7 Engine 2
responded. The fire was concentrated in the attic and roof
line in the area of the chimney. The fire was quickly
extinguished but crews needed to perform extensive
overhaul. New Haven Hose, Dawson and DL&V assisted at
the scene. Bullskin VFC was on standby in Station 7.
| March 18, 2013 311 E. Allegheny Avenue Structure Fire |
| To everyone who supported Connellsville Township VFD throughout our Fish Fries and Hoagie Sales |
| April 6, 2013 1402 hours Quad Accident with Injuries |
CTVFD was dispatched on a boundary call with New Haven Hose for a quad accident in
the area of North Manor and the Sewage Plant. & Truck 4, 7 Squad and 7 Polaris
responded. Personnel on scene reported the accident to be in Connellsville Township
and the patient to be suffering from severe injuries and would need extricated from the
remote area on 7 Polaris. Station 8 responded their Engine to the North Manor ball field
to set up a landing zone. The patient was transported to the landing zone and turned
over to awaiting medical personnel.
the area of North Manor and the Sewage Plant. & Truck 4, 7 Squad and 7 Polaris
responded. Personnel on scene reported the accident to be in Connellsville Township
and the patient to be suffering from severe injuries and would need extricated from the
remote area on 7 Polaris. Station 8 responded their Engine to the North Manor ball field
to set up a landing zone. The patient was transported to the landing zone and turned
over to awaiting medical personnel.
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| April 9, 2013 1153 hours Assist Station 45 1015 Greenlick Road Structure Fire |
CTVFD was dispatched to assist Station 45 Bullskin with a
reported structure fire. First arriving units reported a working
fire and that it was a shed on fire. CTVFD assisted with
manpower to extinguish and overhaul the structure.
reported structure fire. First arriving units reported a working
fire and that it was a shed on fire. CTVFD assisted with
manpower to extinguish and overhaul the structure.
| April 9, 2013 1015 Greenlick Road Structure Fire |
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| April 12, 2013 0426 hours Vehicle Accident Springfield Pike |
CTVFD was dispatched in the area of 2415 Springfield Pike
for a single vehicle accident. The vehicle was reported
overturned and blocking one lane of traffic. 7 Engine 3 and 7
Squad responded along with Station 51 Normalville. & Chief
arrived on scene and reported negative entrapment, vehicle
overturned and a pole sheared. Arriving personnel direct
traffic in a single lane operation until the vehicle could be
removed. Units remained on scene until Allegheny Power
arrived with crews to replace the damaged pole.
for a single vehicle accident. The vehicle was reported
overturned and blocking one lane of traffic. 7 Engine 3 and 7
Squad responded along with Station 51 Normalville. & Chief
arrived on scene and reported negative entrapment, vehicle
overturned and a pole sheared. Arriving personnel direct
traffic in a single lane operation until the vehicle could be
removed. Units remained on scene until Allegheny Power
arrived with crews to replace the damaged pole.
| April 12, 2013 Springfield Pike Vehicle Accident |
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| April 23, 2013 1452 hours Vehicle Accident with Entrapment Route 119 |
CTVFD was dispatched to the intersection of Route 119 and
Blake Avenue for a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup
truck. Minor entrapment was reported by first arriving units.
7 Engine 3, 7 Truck 4 and 7 Squad responded. The crew off
Engine 3 popped the drivers side door to extricate the
patient.
Blake Avenue for a motor vehicle accident involving a pickup
truck. Minor entrapment was reported by first arriving units.
7 Engine 3, 7 Truck 4 and 7 Squad responded. The crew off
Engine 3 popped the drivers side door to extricate the
patient.
| April 23, 2013 Route 119 Vehicle Accident with Entrapment |
| April 24, 2013 Assist Station 45 Bullskin with several calls while they worked a vehicle accident on Three Mile Hill |
CTVFD was dispatched to assist Station 45 Bullskin with
traffic control while they were on a MVA on Three Mile HIll.
CTVFD assisted by diverting truck traffic, assisted with a
medical alarm, assisted with a truck fire, assisted with a
second MVA and finally assisted with a working structure fire
on Breakiron Road.
traffic control while they were on a MVA on Three Mile HIll.
CTVFD assisted by diverting truck traffic, assisted with a
medical alarm, assisted with a truck fire, assisted with a
second MVA and finally assisted with a working structure fire
on Breakiron Road.
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| April 27, 2013 2228 hours Structure Fire 215 DeMuth Road |
CTVFD was initially dispatched to assist Station 10 with a
reported structure fire. As Truck 4 was leaving the station
911 Dispatched reported a working structure fire at 215
DeMuth Road in Connellsville Township. 7 Chief arrived on
scene, reported a working fire requested his first due alarm
respond to the scene. Station 8, 37, 45 and Westmoreland 58
responded. The "C" side of the structure was heavily
involved upon arrival and the wind forced the fire through the
structure. Units remained on scene several hours performing
overhaul and ensuring there were not hot spots remaining.
reported structure fire. As Truck 4 was leaving the station
911 Dispatched reported a working structure fire at 215
DeMuth Road in Connellsville Township. 7 Chief arrived on
scene, reported a working fire requested his first due alarm
respond to the scene. Station 8, 37, 45 and Westmoreland 58
responded. The "C" side of the structure was heavily
involved upon arrival and the wind forced the fire through the
structure. Units remained on scene several hours performing
overhaul and ensuring there were not hot spots remaining.
| April 27, 2013 215 DeMuth Road Structure Fire |
| May 13, 2013 1659 hours Vehicle Accident with Entrapment Breakneck Road |
CTVFD was dispatched to a two vehicle accident along
Breakneck Road. 7 Captain was the first arriving unit and
reported negative entrapment. 7 Chief and Engine 3 arrived
on scene to assist with traffic control and patient extrication.
7 Assistant Chief requested Station 8 New Haven Hose to
shut down Breakneck Road at the intersection of Falcon
Drive. Due to the nature of the patients injuries, rescue
personnel removed the "B" post and the rear drivers side
door as well as the back of the seat to facilitate ease of
extrication and patient care. Personnel assisted EMS with
patient extrication. Patient extrication took approximately 20
minutes.
Breakneck Road. 7 Captain was the first arriving unit and
reported negative entrapment. 7 Chief and Engine 3 arrived
on scene to assist with traffic control and patient extrication.
7 Assistant Chief requested Station 8 New Haven Hose to
shut down Breakneck Road at the intersection of Falcon
Drive. Due to the nature of the patients injuries, rescue
personnel removed the "B" post and the rear drivers side
door as well as the back of the seat to facilitate ease of
extrication and patient care. Personnel assisted EMS with
patient extrication. Patient extrication took approximately 20
minutes.
