Working Structure Fire

At 0107 hours, Station 5 was dispatched for the Rapid Intervention Crew (RIC) assignment at a working structure fire on Carnahan Street in Nanty Glo. Truck 5-1 arrived on scene and was assigned to set up the RIC in front of the structure. As the fire progressed, tactics were changed to a defensive fire attack and Truck 5-1’s crew was reassigned to set up the aerial device for use as an aerial master stream. Once the fire was knocked down, Truck 5-1’s crew was again assigned as the RIC for a short time until released.

Major Fuel Spill

At 0957 hours, units were dispatched to a shopping center in East Taylor Township after a truck ruptured its fuel tank in the parking lot. Truck 5-1 responded to assist with containing and cleaning up approximately 50 gallons of diesel fuel. Crews were on scene for just over three hours.

Multiple Injuries At Vehicle Accident

At 1819 hours, units were dispatched to a two-vehicle accident near the intersection of Truman Blvd and Birch Street. Crews arrived to find four injuries with one of the vehicles sustaining severe damage to the driver’s side. Rescue Engine 5-2’s crew secured the vehicles, assisted EMS with patient care, and cleared the debris from the roadway. A total of four ambulances were requested to transport four patients to a local hospital. The fire department cleared in an hour.

Short Pursuit Ends In Vehicle Accident

During the early morning hours (0254 hours), units were dispatched to a vehicle accident on River Avenue. EMS and Chief 5 arrived to find a single vehicle involved with the driver refusing EMS care. The driver had wrecked while refusing to stop for police after police attempted to stop the vehicle for speeding. Squad 5-6 assisted with debris cleanup and cleared from the scene just over one hour later.