Crafton VFD in Action


Commercial structure fire, Greentree

December 12, 2016 – The crew was called to assist the Greentree Fire Department with an early morning commercial structure fire that progressed to five alarms.

 

Single vehicle crash, Crafton

October 30, 2016 – A single vehicle crash was reported on East Steuben Street. 128 Rescue was dispatched to control the hazards associated with the crash.

 

Cat in a tree call, Rosslyn Farms

September 15, 2016 – A cat was stuck in a tree, about 25 feet up. We used a ladder to reach the cat and carry him back down to the ground.

 

Training night, Bridgeville

August 2016 – Truck Company roof operations and Engine Company hose advancement drills.

 

 

 

Structure fire, Carnegie

July 24, 2016 – 128 Engine was requested to assist with a late evening garage fire. No injuries were reported, but the structure was a total loss.

 

Natural Gas Leak, Crafton

February 20, 2016 – The crew responded to a report of a natural gas leak. They turned off the gas to the home and ventilated. The home owner was able to safely return home with some assistance from the gas company.

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Motor Vehicle Crash, Thornburg

February 8, 2016 – A vehicle crashed and landed in Chartiers Creek. No injuries were reported. The crew assisted by illuminating the area for the recovery company to safely remove the vehicle.

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Santa in Town, Crafton, Rosslyn Farms & Thornburg

December 19, 2015 – Santa Claus and his helpers from the fire department

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Structure Fire, Scott Township

December 12, 2015 – Assist to Station 256 (East Carnegie)

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Structure Fire, Pennsbury Village

November 26, 2015 – Assist to Station 118 (Carnegie)

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Structure Fire, Crafton 

November 1, 2015 – Crafton Towers Apartment Fire

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Weekly Training, CVFD

May 5, 2015 – Evolutions in Rope Rescue

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Elevator Rescue/Oven Fire, Carnegie

April 29, 2015 – Rescue 128 was called to Carnegie Towers to assist with a stuck elevator. While performing the rescue, the building’s fire alarm sounded.

A resident stated that there was a kitchen fire on the seventh floor. The fire was brought under control without any injuries reported.

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Transformer Explosion, Crafton

April 9, 2015 – Chartiers Ave

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Sprinkler Control Practice, Crafton VFD

March 31, 2015 – Prepping for the Firefighter 1 Pro-Board

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Extinguisher Training for Class B fires, Crafton VFD

March 31, 2015 – Using a propane simulator and CO2 extinguishers

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Pump Operations Training, Kirwan Heights

March 15, 2015

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Structure Fire, Thornburg

March 2, 2015 at 03:31 am.

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Structure Fire in Carnegie

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Essentials of Fire Fighting Training, Monroeville

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