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Rescue and Asst. 102 responded for a single vehicle accident with rollover and ejection near the township line. Assistant on scene reported accident was in Bell Twp and confirmed 1 patient was thrown...
Saturday, May 13th, 2023
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Engine, Squad, and Asst. 102 responded for a working vehicle fire on Shaner Acres Drive just off Rt.356. Engine crew arrived and was able to extinguish all fire within 5 minutes. Crews went back in ...
Friday, May 5th, 2023
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Rescue 102 responded for a 2-vehicle accident with one overturned. 1 patient was transported by Murrysville Medic One for evaluation. Crews did traffic control and cleaned up a small amount of debri...
Monday, April 24th, 2023
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Engine & Squad 102 responded to assist Markle (101) with a working residential structure fire. The Engine laid 5” line to Hyde Park FD (E53) for water supply.
Wednesday, May 31st, 2023
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On Wednesday evening Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company 102 participated in a special joint practice hosted by the Arconic Fire Brigade Station 122. The water flow and drafting training was o...
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At the weekly Tuesday evening practice the Washington Volunteer Fire Company received a review of EMS operations and equipment, provided by the crew of Murrysville Medic One.
Tuesday, May 9th, 2023
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As first responders, proper rescue techniques and skills are key to Firefighters. It takes hours of practice to develop and hon this vital skill set. At Tuesday’s evening practice Washington Tow...
Saturday, May 6th, 2023
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Congratulations and Well Wishes go out to Captain Sean Roden of Washington Township Volunteer Fire Company 102. Sean graduated summa cum laude on Saturday from Slippery Rock University with a Bachelo...
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Understory burn
A controlled burn of fuels below the forest canopy, intended to remove fuels from on-coming or potential fires.
Universal precautions
The use of safety barriers (gloves, mask, goggles) to limit an emergency responder's contact with contaminants, especially fluids of injured patients.
Urban interface
The Interface zone where man-made structures inter-mingle with wildlands, creating risk of structural involvement in a wildland fire incident.
Utility rope
A rope not designed or maintained for life safety purposes.
4 entries in the Fire glossary beginning with "U"

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