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Monday, 13 October 2008 11:47 |
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In order to provide the best possible rescue services to the residents of Cranberry Township, CTVFC members routinely train on vehicle rescue scenarios. However after two or three rounds of training, the vehicle ends up in about 6 pieces and is no longer useful for anything except the crusher. Thus, we are seeking donations of used (or new if you would feel so inclined) vehicles to train on. Your donation to the fire company is tax deductible for the current blue book value of the vehicle. The vehicle does not need to run, and we will pick it up. All you need to provide is the title. If you are interested in donating a vehicle, please fill out the contact form, and we will be in touch. |
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High Winds Cause Damage throughout Cranberry |
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Monday, 15 September 2008 02:31 |
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Around 6:00 PM, Station 21 volunteers were alerted for a fire alarm on Route 228. Only a minute later we were alerted for wires sparking near the same area on 228. As several more calls for wires and trees down came pouring in minutes later, the decision was made to activate Cranberry Township's Emergency Management Agency. Strong winds ripped through the township and downed wires began to cause brush fires, but the CTVFC Volunteers were up to the task, staffing 10 pieces of apparatus and responding to an estimated 50 calls for service over the next 8 hours. Look for an update in the fire call stats once all calls are tallied. |
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Tuesday, 09 September 2008 20:30 |
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On Tuesday, September 9, members of the CTVFC gathered to receive delivery of the new Rescue 21. Around 6:00 PM the new 2008 KME Rescue arrived at the Haine Station. Cranberry Township Board of Supervisors Chairman Dick Hadley presented Chief Bill Spiegel with a check for the purchase of the new rescue, then Chief Spiegel presented the check to Terry Steiner of Steiner International and received the deed to the truck. Rescue Officer Steve Dancisin performed the traditional move of a piece of equipment from the old truck to the new rescue, then the members pushed the truck into the station for the first time. Look for more photos in the coming weeks.  
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Busy Day for Station 21 Volunteers |
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Sunday, 07 September 2008 15:17 |
On Friday, September 5th, Station 21 was alerted multiple times for calls across the Township. Starting at 1:00AM, Butler 911 received a call for a possible structure fire on Valerie Drive. Chief 21, Chief 21-2, Engine 21-3, Rescue 21 and Tower 21 all responded with a total staff of 29 volunteers. Quick actions by a responding member of the CTVFC who lived near by had a small fire on the deck at the rear of the structure knocked down prior to arrival of fire units. Upon returning to the station, another call was dispatched for a smoke alarm going off. Engine 21-2 handled this alarm with all units returning into service a short time later.
Just after 11:30AM another call came in for a fire alarm, sending Squad 21 to investigate. Minutes after returning into service, Station 21 was alerted for a garbage truck on fire in Oak View Estates. Chief 21, Engine 21 and Rescue 21 responded to find a fully involved garbage truck. Due to staffing concerns, Chief 21 requested Evans City (Station 20) and Callery (Station 19) to assist at the scene and Zelienople (Station 22) for standby at their station. While still operating at the garbage truck fire, Station 21 was alerted for mulch on fire on Route 228. Adams Area (Station 42) was working an incident in the vicinity and was requested to respond and handle the call.
Another mulch fire, a return call for a wash down at the scene of the garbage truck fire and a service call finished out the day with a total of 7 runs.
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Smoke in the Structure on St. Francis Way |
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Saturday, 30 August 2008 02:35 |
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Around 1:00 AM Stations 21 and 51 were alerted for a possible structure fire at a senior living center. Chief 21-2 quickly called for a second alarm as police on scene reported smoke and a strong odor in the building. The second alarm brought units from Adams Area (Station 42) Zelienople (Station 22) and Marshall Township (Station 185 Allegheny County) as well as Middlesex for RIT (Station 16). Engine 21-3 arrived with a full crew and went to work to investigate the source, and remove occupants. Tower 21 supplied additional manpower to assist the interior crews and also checked the roof, while Engine 21 stood by at the hydrant. Rescue 21 also responded with a crew of 2. While no fire was found, Station 21 crews located a HVAC unit in the attic that had burned up and was shut down. Crews then ventilated the building and returned to service.   
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