The year started off on a different type of response for 2013 as we were activated to assist Fallowfield Twp. V.F.C. and the Washington County CART Team with a horse that needed assistance getting up. Command requested our low pressure lifting cushions. The horse was removed from the barn utilizing a 4:1 hauling system and then with some assistance stood up on its own power. Job well done fellows!!!

Shortly after 7 the Somerset Fire District(Ellsworth VFC, Fallowfield VFC, Valley Inn VFD) were alerted for a house on fire off of Rutan Road. Ellsworth was first to arrive to confirm the dispatch and report that the building was well involved and partially collapsed. Crews worked to extinguish the remainder of the building and overhaul the structure. Additional tankers were requested from Lone Pine VFD and Marianna VFC. Fire was extinguished and no injuries were reported.

In the early morning hours of November the 4th we were requested along with Ellsworth VFC to Somerset Township to assist with a horse that was trapped in a ditch. Also called to assist was the Washington County CART Team with assistance from the North Strabane FD and Fallowfield Township VFC. The horse "Joe" was successfully rescued and walked into the barn under his own power. Great job by all that assisted!!

Nottingham Township: A approximately 4 PM. The accident occurred at the intersection of Valley View Road and Patterson Road in Nottingham Township. Fire fighters from Valley Inn Volunteer Fire Department and personel from Peters Twp Ambulance Service responded and used emergency rescue tools to free the driver from the vehicle. The driver was entraped in the vehicle for nearly one hour as fire fighters worked to free the patient. The patient was flown by STAT MedEvac medical helicopter to a...

Shortly before 0300hrs the Somerset Fire District was alerted for an unknown type fire on Rt. 519 in the area of the beer distributor. Additional calls reported flames showing. Chief 46 arrived with a working metal sided storage type building fully involved with multiple exposures and established the command. Engine 46 and Engine 47 arrived and were assigned to fire attack while Engine 38 established the water supply. Chief 47 took up operations section and  a defensive attack was take...

At 0545hrs. Station 46 alerted to assist with a working structure fire in the City of Monongahela. Engine 46 responded and was assigned to the A side for fire suppression with with two 2 1/2 handlines. Crew worked the handlines for around an hour until Command 62 requested the handlines shut down. Engine 46 was sent to lay a line from Parkinson Street to feed Ladder 14 and Engine 66-6. Crews remained on scene until released around 1330hrs.

Around 0315hrs Station 46 along with New Eagle, Monongahela, and Carroll Township Fire Departments were activated for a residential structure fire in the Borough of New Eagle. Monongahela Police arrived first confirming working fire. Engine 46 arrived and was assigned to the rear of the structure with Truck 63(Carroll Twp.). Fire extinguished and crews remained on scene until 0645hrs. Also assisting was Tri Community Ambulance and Elrama Fire Company was on stand at 14 house.

Around 11:30 Engine 46 was requested for a station fill at "The 11 House" a.k.a. Bentleyville, while they were working a structure fire at the old Castle Blood in the Borough. The crew from Engine 46 established an additional water supply from the static water source behind Station 11 and kept the residents in the Borough safe while standing by in a high state of readiness.

At approximately 0330hrs. The Nottingham Township Fire District, Valley Inn, Finleyville, and North Strabane, was alerted for a structure fire with possible entrapment. Update given by dispatch was working fire, negative entrapment. Engine 26 arrived with Chief 26 taking "Barr Road Command." Water supply established quickly by Engine 26 and an aggressive interior attack was initiated. Engine 46 arrived and went to work on ventilation. Upon arrival of Engine and Truck 48 additional crew...

Shortly before 1400hrs Station 46 activated to assist in the Borough of Donora which had 3 structures on fire. Engine 46 arrived in the Borough and was assigned to stretch an additional 5 inch supply line to Truck 63(Carroll Twp.) and pump the hydrant. Engine 46 operator handled,  while crew was assigned to help with exposure control and proceeded to assist with overhaul. Crew remained on scene approximately four and a half hours before returning in service. New Eagle was added to all first...

Shortly after midnight the Somerset Fire District was alerted for a structure fire at 62 Digger Lane in the Township. Chief 47(Fleming) was first to arrive, confirm working fire, and establish Digger Lane Command. Command ordered Engine 46 to back into drive and set up for drafting operations. Engine 46 crew placed two attack lines in service, one to the rear to cool fuel tank exposure and the other into the front door. Arriving units from Fallowfield went to work on the roof for ventilation whi...

Shortly after 1am Station 46 was alerted to assist the Union Township Fire District, Finleyville and Elrama, with a tanker for a reported structure fire on Houston Run Road. Chief 24 arrived,  established command, and advised of smoke showing. Upon the arrival of Chief 46(Curcio), command reported fire out and requested Tanker 46 to proceed to placement behind Engine 14(New Eagle). Crews from Tanker 46 and Squad 46 assisted with ventilation and lighting. Fire was quickly placed under contro...

Mother Nature's windy condition kept the volunteers busy handling various incidents throughout our response areas. The chaos began around 1945hrs Wednesday and continued throughout the night finishing up about 0800 Thursday morning. Incidents consisted of numerous trees down some with wires involved, a transformer fire, and well more trees. After the madness ended the total responses logged at the dispatch center were 11 however many other incidents were handled without going...

At approximately 1300 hrs. Station 46 was alerted for a one vehicle accident, rollover, with injuries in Nottingham Township. As the Rescue was going in service dispatch updated the call to have entrapment. Rescue 46 arrived and Chief 46(Curcio) established command with one SUV on its roof, one patient still inside. Rescue crew stabilized vehicle and primary access was gained by open doors. Decision was made by medics and Command to remove rear hatch and extricate patient through the rear. The A...

At 1825hrs station 46 alerted for a trailer fire in the Dunkirk section of the township which brought along Carroll Township Fire on initial dispatch. Chief 46-1(K.Bryan) arrived with a working trailer fire and advised Engine 46 hydrant in front of structure. Engine 46 crew arrived and quickly contained the fire which gutted the center of the mobile home. Crews from Carroll Township assisted with initial fire attack as well as overhaul operations. Crews remained onscene for approximately tw...

At 19:25, Station 46 was dispatched to assist with a motor vehicle accident on Turnpike 43 with roll over. Engine 46-2 arrived onscene and Captain 2 cancelled all additional 46 units. Engine 2 provided traffic control and lighting for State Police and the tow truck. The driver of the car was not injured.

Dispatched along with the volunteers from the "47 House" to the area of Hess Road for a piece of machinery on fire behind the residence. Chief 46 (A. Hackinson) arrived with a working fire in a remote area behind the residence. Brush 47 would make initial attack with the 46 men assisting with the extinguishment and overhaul.

Station 46 dispatched for a reported roof collapse in Nottingham Township with a possible homeless man inside. Chief 46(A.Hackinson) arrived on scene with an abandoned structure that appears to have a partial roof collapse that occurred some time ago. Chief 46 requested 14(New Eagle) and 26(Finleyville) to scene with manpower to assist in the search. Washington County Sheriffs Unit spoke with neighbors and determined that the man was not inside. All units cleared. Excerpt taken from the Observe...

Station 46 dispatched to Route 136 in the area of the Mingo Inn for a two vehicle accident with reported injuries, one person slumped over the wheel. Chief 46-1(Curcio) arrived on scene with one vehicle blocking the roadway and the other about a quarter mile away blocking the roadway with all patients out of vehicles. Rescue 46 Crew handled hazard control and assisted with patient packaging. Medic 62-01(Tri Community Ambulance) requested one helicopter to the scene. LZ was established in nearby ...

Station 46 dispatched to assist Monongahela(62) with a reported structure fire on the seventh floor of Monongahela Manor "The Highrise." Squad 46 went with a crew of 3 and recieved updates that the fire was contained to trash can per Command 62. Arrived on scene and assigned to assist with ventlation. Crew remained on scene for approx. 40 minutes.