Tonight the members of St. 221 & 227 met at Churchill Country Club for some Ladder Training. Crews practiced throwing ground ladders and new techniques on heeling ladders. Both companies then went over the equipment on both Towers, and flying the power ladders. Crews finished up with an overview of the Squads equipment and how to operate all the hydraulic power tools and equipment carried.
The 221 House was fortunate to be able to have 5 firefighters attend the training session put on by Howell Rescue Systems in Fairborn, Ohio this past weekend. The crew loaded up and left Pittsburgh on Thursday for 3 intense days of training on the latest and newest techniques for Critical Care EMS and Rescue procedures. In attendance where Chief Snyder, Deputy Jasper, Assistant Kuhn, Captain Gallman, & Lt Scaife. Below are some pictures of us in action during the training. I would like to thank all the members who stayed back and staffed the station while we were out as well.
Calamityville – National Center for Medical Readiness
Tonight the crews took advantage of the nice weather and went out for a little Pump Training and Hoseline Advancement.
Today, Robert Smith from EMSI inspected the entire 221 Fleet and recertified our QRS License. We are now recertified thru 2017. Thanks to all the members who assisted with getting all the trucks and equipment ready.
Tonight we put the Man in the Machine Kit together and went over the tools and there purpose. We also went over a few scenarios where this kit may be used. Special Thanks to Winter Park (FL) Truck 61, and www.vententersearch.com for there assistance in building this kit.
TOP
(1) SNAP RING PLIERS
(1) VICE GRIPS
(1) RING CUTTER w/ (2) SPOON HANDLES & FORECEPS
(1) MINI HAMMER
(1) MULTI PUTTY KNIFE
(1) 2″ PUTTY KNIFE
(1) 3” PUTTY KNIFE
(1) 4” PUTTY KNIFE
(9) COMPOSITE GRIND WHEELS
(2) PLASTIC MOLDING REMOVER
(1) 12“ PRY BAR
REMOVABLE TRAY
(1) WIRE CUTTERS and (1) HEAVY DUTY END NIPPER
(2) SMALL HACK SAW w/ SPARE BLADES
(1) TIN SNIP
(1) SMALL FLAT HEAD & PHILLIPS HEAD SCREW DRIVER
(1) MULTI-HEAD SCREW DRIVER & CRESENT WRENCH
(1) 9” PRY BAR and (1) 11” PRY BAR
(1) LONG REACH NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS and (1) LONG REACH 90 degree NEEDLE NOSE PLIERS
(1) LARGE HACK SAW (stored on back side of tray)
(1) LIP JOINT PLIERS
(1) NEEDLE NOSE PLIER
(1) SIDE CUTTERS
BOTTOM
(4) STEEL WEDGE
(2) PLASTIC WEDGES
(1) ANGLE GRINDER w/ DIAMOND BLADE
(1) DREMEL TOOL
(1) 2.5lb DEAD BLOW HAMMER
(2) DREMEL TOOL ACCESSORY KITS
(1) 1000ml VEGETABLE OIL
(1) 1000ml WATER
(1) 1000ml SOAPY WATER
(1) LARGE HACK SAW BLADE PACK
Tonight the Wagon and Chief met up with 137 EN, RQ, & QRS, 278 TK, 293 RQ & TK and 171 TK for a tour and overview of the Western Pa School for the Deaf. Crews went over hazard areas, stand pipe connections, hydrant locations, alarm panels, and student locations. Afterward crews met in the cafeteria for a nice meal. Special thanks to the 137 Chief and the Staff & Security of WPSD for there hospitality.
Tonight the members of St. 137, 161, 171, 207, 221, 292, & 293 got together for the first of many Multi Department Trainings. The training tonight was hosted by Homestead St. 171 & Chief 171 (Barca). The evening started of with introductions of all the Chiefs, Officers, & Members. We spoke about the direction we would like to see happen with joint trainings, and Procedures, followed by some Pizza & Wings provided by Capri Pizza of Homestead. The night was rounded off with all the members present familiarizing themselves with everyone’s equipment and discussing some RIT, Structure Fire, Radio & Safety procedures.
137 Engine, Rescue, & QRS
161 Squad 1 & 2
171 Engine, Squad, Truck, MAC, & SVC
207 Engine & Squad
221 Squad, Tower & Chief
292 Engine, Truck & Command
293 Rescue, Engine, & Quint
The above apparatus and equipment was on hand for review and there were over 90 Firefighters present.
St. 113, 114, 153, 196, 207, & 221 participated in a interdepartmental Engine Comp Ops (Back to Basics) scenarios drill.
EMT Class @ the West Penn Star Center
7/8/2013 thru 11/11/2013
6:30PM – 10:30PM (Mon. & Wed.)
8:00AM – 5:00PM Saturday
The EMT class is Grant Funded and books are included.
Saturday classes are as follows: 7/27, 8/24, 9/28 and 10/26. You will also have either a Saturday
or Sunday for vehicle extrication, date will be announced at class.
The Western PA Hospital School of Nursing
WPAHS Star Center
4900 Friendship Avenue, Room 615
Pittsburgh, PA 15224
West Penn Hospital EMT Class Registration Form
