Penn Hills VFD Station 225 Thad Stevens VFD

Incident 488: Shortly before 2:20am Stations 222, 223, 225, 227, 233, 196 were alerted for a house on fire in the 6300-blk of Woodlawn Rd. AC911 started receiving multiple calls for a house on fire. PHPD arrived on scene and confirmed a well involved structure fire. 222CHF arrived on scene and confirmed a fully involved structure fire. Neighbors reporting the house was being renovated. 222EN & 225TK arrived on scene and crews deployed multiple lines from 222EN. 227EN arrived and secured a water supply to 222EN. Crews operated on scene for about 3 hrs. PHFM is investigating the cause of the fire.

Command: 222CHF
Units: 222, 225, 227, 233, 223, 196, PHFM, PHEMS

Stand-by Companies: 221, 224

Our members have spent countless hours over the past few days preparing our fleet for the local Memorial Day Parades to honor those military men and women who gave their lives so that we may continue to enjoy the freedoms that they fight for every day. Please take a moment out of your day to pay your respects for our fallen Military brothers and sisters. Have a safe and happy Memorial Day!

Join us May 25th for our annual Memorial Day Parade!
The Parade begins at Erhardt Drive at Frankstown Road at 11:30am and concludes at the Penn Hills Government Center on Duff Road.
Our Memorial Ceremony begins at the Government Center at 12pm.

We are pleased to announce that another of our Junior Firefighters, Aaden Budziszewski, has completed mod 4 of Essentials of Firefighting including the live burn. Upon his 18th birthday late this fall, Aaden will become a full interior firefighter with us. Please join us in congratulating Aaden and wishing him a safe journey serving our community. Congratulations Aaden!!

Please join us in congratulating our first ever Junior Firefighter Ben McMeekin on completing mod 4 of Essentials of Firefighting today, including the live burn. Ben is a 4th generation firefighter with Penn Hills VFD Station 225, following in the footsteps of his father, grandfather, and great grandfather. Congratulations, Benny! We wish you a long, safe journey as you serve your community.

Interested in becoming a Junior Firefighter? Message us here or drop us an email at [email protected] for an application and details. You can also stop by our station any Tuesday evening at 7pm to see what we’re all about.

Around 6:30am today, 225 Engine crew responded to a residential fire alarm on Penn Vista Drive. Upon investigation, it was determined that the batteries needed replaced in the smoke detectors. 225 Engine crew went and got new batteries and Firefighter Palacios installed them to ease the mind of the 95 year old resident. Pride, Dedication, and Community Service.

Interested in joining us? We have a Junior Firefighter program as well. Stop by any Tuesday evening at 7pm for a station tour and application, or you can message us here to have a digital application sent.

***THANK YOU***

Whether it was your monetary donation, your kind and encouraging words, or the sincere gratitude that you showed us today at our “fill the boot” fundraiser, we sincerely thank you all for your ongoing support. Have a safe and happy summer!

Lint happens. Fires don’t have to. Lint buildup can lead to a dryer fire if it’s not cleaned regularly.

• Clean the lint filter before or after each load.
• Make sure the outdoor vent flap opens when the dryer is running.
• Have a qualified service person clean the inside of the dryer cabinet and exhaust duct once a year.

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At approximately 8:15am today, stations 225 and 222 were alerted for a vehicle crash with a utility pole possibly sheared and reported injuries on Frankstown Road near Orin Street. 225EN arrived on scene to find a single vehicle into a utility pole with the pole completely sheared and airbag deployment in the vehicle. The occupant of the vehicle self extricated and was cared for by EMS. Crews from 225 and 222 secured the roadway and assisted with traffic control and debris cleanup. The driver of the vehicle was transported by PHEMS with minor injuries.

A second reported vehicle crash came in at Frankstown Road near Bonair Road while units were clearing the first scene. Vehicle lost control and went up an embankment into a yard where it struck another parked vehicle. There were no injuries at the second crash so units provided traffic control while the vehicle was removed.

Command: 225 Captain
UNITS: 225EN, 225SS, 222SS, PHPD, PHEMS

Weather permitting, Penn Hills Volunteer Firefighters will be holding our "Fill The Boot" fundraiser at most major intersections in the municipality from 9:00am to 1:00pm on Saturday, May 16th. If you're out and about and over our way, please stop by and make a donation. We are 100% volunteer, so every penny helps!! Hope to see you out there! Thank you for your continued support!