10/9/23

941 CHAMPLIN HILL RD – LIBERTY TWP

STRUCTURE FIRE – 1ST ALARM

**WORKING FIRE**

At 0701 Hours, the Rescue Company was dispatched as a part of the first alarm assignment for a garage on fire with possible entrapment in McKean Station 3(Port Allegany)‘s first due. Rescue 48(w/5) responded and upon arrival established RIT Operations while first arriving companies worked. The rescue company then was utilized for minor overhaul before being released back to service by Command. Refer to Star Hose Company #1 for additional information.

10/9/23

101 E MAPLE ST

AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM

At 1208 Hours, dispatched for an Automatic Alarm sounding at the above address(Cole Manor). Chief 48(Phelps) responded and upon his arrival, found a 2 1/2-Story Assisted Living Facility, with the evacuation in progress and was advised that the alarm was indicating a 2nd floor smoke detector. Engine 48-1(w/5) responded and upon their arrival, laid out from the hydrant at S East St / Maple St and stretched a dry-line to the 2nd Floor. Truck 48(w/4) and Rescue 48(w/3) also made the response sending their manpower forward to assist. Upon investigation, it was deemed that there was no fire, and that the alarm system was activated accidentally. The scene was turned over to hospital maintenance, and units returned to service.

10/11/23

7 BUFFALO ST

MVA WITH INJURIES

At 2201 Hours, dispatched for a Vehicle into a Building at the above address. Chief 48(Phelps) responded and upon his arrival, located a single pickup truck into the building with the operator self-extricated and utility lines(power, cable and phone) down. Rescue 48(w/4), Engine 48-3 and Patrol 48 also made the response. Crews were sent to check the structural integrity of the building and secure the utilities. The operator of the vehicle was evaluated by EMS and refused treatment. Once the building was deemed safe, the incident was scaled back, leaving Engine 48-3 and Patrol 48 to control traffic at the location of the downed lines. Utility Companies arrived, secured their lines, and units returned to service.

10/12/23

102 S MAIN ST

AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM

At 1032 Hours, dispatched for an Automatic Alarm sounding at the above address(Zito Media). Tanker 48(w/3) was on a Fire Prevention Detail in the Borough and responded at dispatch along with Truck 48(w/3) who had a crew staffed at the firehouse. Tanker 48 arrived with a 4-Story Commercial Building, with nothing evident from the exterior and a partial evacuation in progress. The Tanker Company met with staff reporting a Smoke Detector activation in a 2nd Floor bathroom and went to investigate. Upon investigation, it was deemed there was no fire, and units returned to service.

10/15/23

114 N MAIN ST

AUTOMATIC FIRE ALARM

At 1510 Hours, dispatched for an Automatic Alarm sounding at the above address. Chief 48(Phelps) responded and upon his arrival found a 2-Story Middle of the Row Mixed Occupancy with nothing evident from the exterior and an audible alarm sounding. Engine 48-1(w/4) arrived, laying out from the hydrant at N Main / E First and stretched a dry-line to the 2nd Floor to begin their investigation. Truck 48(w/5) and Rescue 48(w/2) also made the response and sent their manpower forward to assist. Engine 48-1’s crew encountered no conditions of the primary building while the Truck and Rescue Companies were split going to the roof and checking the exposure buildings for any conditions. After the investigation, it was deemed there was no fire, and the alarm had malfunctioned. Units returned to service.

PUBLIC SERVICE DETAILS

This week was Fire Prevention week, as multiple crews visited various Daycares & Schools throughout the First Due Area to provide demonstrations and lectures on this years topic (Cooking Safety starts with YOU) as well as any other information regarding Fire Safety.