Sun, May 6th, 2012 10:42:00 am - " Where It All Began " is the quote used by Pittsburgh's IAFF Local 1.  How true to the meaning of the words used by the brothers and sisters of Pittsburgh Bureau of Fire.  After an outreach to Local 1 during a time in need of Chauffer Clowdis' grandson, Local 1 was there to help in a matter of minutes. During Dylan's stay in Pittsburgh, ...Continued

Sun, May 6th, 2012 10:29:00 am - A good word received from Senior Chauffer Clowdis brings great happiness to many.  As of Saturday night, Dylan has successfully recovered from a long surgery on Friday with a new heart.  Dylan is awake and talking with his family members and is in great spirits.  Throughout the week, many members and officers of Local F-221 have spent hours on the phone with Chauffer Clowdis and ...Continued

Fri, Apr 27th, 2012 9:12:00 am - This week the Local learned of some sad news affecting our Senior Man and Tower Chauffeur Warren Clowdis and his family. Warren filled us in on his grandson Dylan Earnest a 14 year old 8th grader from Shippensburg Middle School who is currently sitting in Children's Hospital of Pittsburgh awaiting a heart transplant. Diagnosed with myocarditis in March Dylan is need of a transplant. Dylan ...Continued

Tue, May 1st, 2012 8:04:00 pm - Just after lunch today, Box 37-1 was struck for the machinery on fire inside the building.  Chief 1-37 arrived on the scene with a warehouse charged full of smoke and requested the full 1st alarm assignment.  Co. 37 units made quick work of the small fire that was contained to the machine.  Rescue 69 arrived on the scene and assisted with ventilating the building.  Units ...Continued

Wed, Apr 25th, 2012 5:43:00 pm - This week Lieutenant Mike Wilbur of Ladder 27 from FDNY has been on site conducting his Emergency Vehicle Operator Course through his company Emergency Vehicle Response. We as a department are always conducting and becoming more proficient in our duties of stretching hose lines, forcing doors, cutting roofs, rigging rope systems, etc. However, we honestly do not spend enough time refreshing on vehicle operations. Enter ...Continued

Sat, Apr 21st, 2012 6:25:00 pm - At 1348 hours, Box 1-4 dropped for a reported structure fire at 634 S. 27th Street. Squad 8 arrived on location with heavy fire in the rear from an occupied, 2 story, duplex. Tower 1 arrived and took a position on side A behind Squad 8. Command asked for the 1st alarm bringing the Rescue Squad to the city for the second day in a row. ...Continued

Fri, Apr 20th, 2012 1:26:00 pm - The Rescue Squad was dispatched to assist the boys in the city at 1418 N. 2nd Street for a middle of the row fire.  The Rescue arrived on the scene and quickly assumed the RIT Group.  After an aggressive attack from HBF, the RIT was disbanded and the crew from the Rescue was sent to perform overhaul operations of the fire building. ...Continued

Thu, Apr 19th, 2012 1:21:00 pm - R69S responded with Co. 68 units to 528 Lewisberry Rd. for the MVA with entrapment.  The Rescue Squad arrived with one vehicle on its side with occupants still inside.  The Rescue quickly stabilized the vehicle and both companies and went to work with a full roof removal and pt. packaging.  ...Continued

Mon, Apr 9th, 2012 7:53:00 pm - The Officers and Members of this Local wish to extend their condolences to Local 22 Philadelphia Fire Fighter's and Paramedics Union on the passing of Lieutenant Robert Neary and Firefighter Daniel Sweeney both from Ladder 10 "C" Platoon. Lt Neary and FF Sweeney were killed in the Line of Duty as they were working in an adjacent structure of a 5 alarm fire at Kensington ...Continued

Mon, Apr 2nd, 2012 7:37:00 pm - The officers and members of Local F-221 would like to wish Temp. F/F Eric Hille best wishes in his new career.  F/F Hille is working his last tour with Group 5 today, and headed West bound to Riverside County California where he has been hired as an Engineer.  F/F Hille's work ethic will be greatly missed.  Good luck brother and stay safe!  ...Continued