Tribute to Fallen Penn Hills Police Officer Michael Crawshaw

Officer Michael Crawshaw of the Penn Hills Police Department (Allegheny County, PA) was shot and killed in his police cruiser on December 6, 2009, as he awaited backup units to arrive at a domestic related call.

Lest we forget Officer Crawshaw, who made the ultimate sacrifice. This warrior now patrols Heaven's streets!

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Overnight fire engulfs vacant house in Hampton Township

On Sunday, December 5, 2010 at approximately 2:05a.m. Allegheny County 9-1-1 received several reports of a vacant house on fire at 2489 Saddle Drive in Hampton Township. Hampton (Station 164), North Hampton (Station 165), Peebles (Station 188) and Hampton EMS were dispatched on the initial assignment.

Hampton Township police officers arrived on the scene within minutes and reported that the structure was fully involved. With the report from police officers, 164 Assistant requested that Middle Road (Station 174) and Elfinwild (Station 261) be added to the assignment.

164 Assistant arrived on the scene and assumed command, reporting a fully involved split level brick residential. Command advised all responding units that it would be a defensive attack. Crews battled the blaze for approximately 90 minutes, before they had the bulk of the fire darkened. Command placed the fire under control at approximately 3:55a.m.

The Salvation Army mobile canteen unit responded to the scene to provide snacks and hot/cold drinks to the emergency service personnel. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.

Tarentum family displaced by overnight fire

On Sunday, December 5, 2010 at approximately 1:20a.m. Allegheny County 9-1-1 received a report of a residential structure fire at 144 Davidson Street in Tarentum. Summit Hose (Station 282), Eureka Hose (Station 281), Highland Hose (Station 280) and Eureka EMS were dispatched on the assignment.

282 Chief arrived on the scene and assumed command, reporting smoke showing from the 2nd division of a two-story wood frame residential, all occupants had evacuated. 281 Engine laid a supply line into the scene.

Crews advanced attack lines and made a quick aggressive interior attack, as the roof crew performed ventilation operations. Crews quickly knocked down the fire and checked for further extension.

American Red Cross responded to the scene to assist the displaced family of 4 with clothing and temporary housing. The Allegheny County Fire Marshal was called to the scene. The cause of the fire is under investigation.