UVFR and FDNV units were dispatched to the area of Route 30 and Hilda Avenue for the report of a motor vehicle crash with rollover that struck a building. Crews arrived to find a mid size pick up on all fours that had struck a building. One male was evaluated for injuries at a … [Read more...]
UVFR was alerted to assist FDNV with the report of a dwelling fire in the 500 block of Arlington Avenue in North Versailles. Rescue 135 and Squad 135 responded with 12 members. Crews found a working fire and assisted with suppression and overhaul effort. Comanies on scene: … [Read more...]
135 Rescue was requested to assistn FDNV Rescue 213 with a vehicle crash with one vehicle over a hill side approximate 150 feet with an injured male driver. Crews from 213R, 135R, and 299R worked to assemble a lower and haul system while other crew members attended to and … [Read more...]
Early in the afternoon UVFR was alerted to assist North Braddock VFD with the report of a dwelling fire in the 1400 block of Ridge Avenue. Crews arrived to find a 2 1/2 story structure well involved in fire. 135 Rescue responded with 8 personnel and acted in a RIT capacity. There … [Read more...]
Hurricane Sandy Staffing and Response
In response to the pending arrival of Hurricane Sandy, UVFR members staffed the fire station 24 hours a day beginning on Monday, October 29th through the evening of October 30. During that time, members responded to 3 mutual aid fire calls, one flooded basement, and 2 QRS medical … [Read more...]
Structure Fire, Wall Borough
In the early evening of September 9th, crews were alerted to the 300 block of Wall Avenue in Wall for the report of smoke coming from the first floor of a structure. First arriving personnel confirmed a working fire and the assignment was upgraded to include a rapid intervention … [Read more...]
On September 2nd, UVFR was dispatched to the 300 block of Lincoln Highway for the report of a motor vehicle crash with possible entrapment. Crews found a work style van on its side with the driver self extricated and a telephone pole sheared at the base. Crews assisted with … [Read more...]
Structure Fire Assist, North Braddock
While standing by in station for potentially strong storms moving through the area, UVFR was alerted to respond as the rapid intervention team (RIT) to North Braddock Borough for a dwelling fire on Murdough Street. 135 Rescue responded, and crews acted in a team capacity. There … [Read more...]
Structure Fire-Wall Borough
Around 1250 pm UVFR was alerted along with Wilmerding Station 306 and Pitcairn RIT 230 for the report of a dwelling fire in the 300 block of Wall Ave in Wall. Crews arrived to find a 2 1/2 story home with smoke and fire showing from the rear and extending into the second … [Read more...]
