Friday evening, shortly after 8pm we were alerted for a single vehicle accident on Toll I-376.

Rescue 22 along with Turnpike personnel responded and upon arrival found a black Subaru in the grass median with front end damage.

Crews ascertained that the car had hit a deer as it approached the Chippewa interchange.

No one in the car was injured. The deer, however, died from the impact.

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Last night members of Chippewa and South Beaver fire departments received thorough and proper training on all aspects of setting up remote landing zones for air medical helicopters.

Representatives from StatMedivac came to Chippewa’s station and gave a very informative PowerPoint presentation on techniques, hazards and other facts needed to safely help a medical helicopter land at a remote location.

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Shortly after 6pm tonight, we were alerted to a residential fire alarm at a residence on Blackhawk Rd.

Within three minutes of that alarm, we were also alerted to a dumpster on fire at a home on Achortown Rd.

Fire Police Captain, John Syka got on scene of the fire alarm and investigated. He advised responding engine 22 that it was a false alarm.
Engine 22 then diverted to the dumpster fire.
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As well as the Structural Burn Class and answering fire calls, we also had a trench rescue class going on in the county this weekend.

The county technical rescue team consists of Aliquippa (91), Baden (47), and Chippewa (22).

Trench Rescue is only one aspect that Technical Rescue responds to. Members spent Saturday and Sunday perfecting the techniques needed to safety rescue someone from a collapsed ... (Full Story & Photos)

Late Saturday morning we were alerted to a possible structure fire on Pine Street.

We soon realized that this was the home of the daughter of one of own firefighters.

Engine 22 responded and crews noted light smoke coming from the eves.

Upon investigation, an electrical fire in an outlet behind a dresser in a bedroom was discovered. The power was quickly shut off at the breaker box and the fire ... (Full Story & Photos)