Crabtree Volunteer Fire Department

Call history

596 entries in the Call history

Confined Space - Below Grade Rescue, Hempfield Twp

Wednesday, May 11th, 2022

At 16:42 the rescue alarm was sent to the village of Luxor, Hempfield Twp for a male who had fallen down into a hole in the yard. Crews arrived to find a male who had fallen down a 25 foot hole into an old mine shaft.

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Weather-Related Incidents

Tuesday, May 3rd, 2022

This evening severe thunderstorms moved thru the county and kept area fire crews busy for several hours. Crabtree crews handled tree & wires calls, along with an odor of smoke in a residence and a medical assist.

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Attic Fire, SW Greensburg Boro

Friday, April 29th, 2022

AT 17:21 Rescue 34 assisted as the RIT company on an Attic Fire in 24's District. Units out 1 hour.

Vehicle Accident with Entrapment, Unity Twp

Sunday, April 17th, 2022

Easter Sunday evening at 20:40, Rescues 34 & 114 extricated 1 occupant trapped in a vehicle that was on its side & up on an embankment along the Latrobe-Crabtree Road. Units out 1.5 hours.

Structure Fire, Derry Twp

Monday, April 11th, 2022

At 19:06 Rescue & Utility 34 responded on the Working Fire Assignment into Derry Township for fire in the kitchen of a group of patio homes. 1st arriving units put a quick knock on the fire and were faced with extensive overhaul and smoke throughout the attic spaces of 4 units.

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House Fire, Derry Twp

Thursday, March 3rd, 2022

At 01:42 Rescue 34 operated on a House Fire in the Bradenville section of Derry Twp, 71's District. Crews had a 2 story with fire throughout. Units out 2.5 hours.

Weather Related Incidents

Friday, February 18th, 2022

Last evening into this morning, Crabtree crews were kept busy with several incidents related to the high winds that swept thru the area. Engine & Utility 34 handled trees & wires down throughout the area, a tree down on a parked vehicle and a natural gas leak in a residence.

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House Fire, City of Greensburg

Thursday, February 10th, 2022

This morning at 09:00 Rescue 34 and neighboring companies operated at a House Fire in the City of Greensburg. 1st arriving crews were met with heavy smoke & fire in a 2 1/2 story residence that was extending to a neighboring residence.

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House Fire, Loyalhanna Twp

Sunday, January 23rd, 2022

At 16:25 Engine 34 ran a 2-alarm house fire on the south side of Loyalhanna Twp, 131's District. Initial crews were met with heavy fire in the basement extending into the 1st floor. The Engine crew assisted with overhaul and salvage operations.

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Smoke in the Building

Wednesday, January 12th, 2022

At 12:27 area fire crews were alerted to a local bank in New Alexandria for a smoke condition inside the building (77 District) Engine & Utility 34 arrived 2nd due, splitting crews to the roof & interior, assisting with locating the source.

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House Fire, Unity Twp

Wednesday, January 5th, 2022

At 21:52 Engine & Rescue 34 operated at a House Fire in 114's District. First arriving units found fire thru the roof of the garage area and the rear of the living area well-off, along with outbuildings involved.

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House Fire, City of Greensburg

Saturday, October 23rd, 2021

Overnight around the 03:00 hour, Rescue 34 responded into Greensburg for the House Fire. City crews arrived to a 2-story residence with fire on both floors & in the attic space. Units out 3 hours.

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House Fire, Hempfield Twp

Wednesday, October 13th, 2021

At 18:10 Rescue 34 operated at a House Fire in the West Point section of Hempfield Twp (96 District). Crews had a kitchen fire that extended to the 2nd floor and ran the attic space. The Rescue crew, along with Rescue 10, threw ladders and set up RIT operations.

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HVAC Fire, City of Greensburg & Motorcycle Accident, Unity Twp

Friday, October 8th, 2021

At 11:22 Rescue 34 ran into the City of Greensburg for an HVAC unit on fire at Westmoreland Hospital with smoke on several floors. Crews had a quick knockdown and the Rescue was released after approx 20 mins.

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Structure Fire, Hempfield Twp

Tuesday, September 28th, 2021

At 04:20 Rescue 34 operated at a commercial structure fire, where crews had fire in an industrial facility in 23's District. The crew split assisting with RIT operations, ventilation & overhaul.

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Mobile Home Fire, Derry Twp

Friday, September 24th, 2021

At 08:44 Rescue & Utility 34 operated at a mobile home fire in Derry Twp, 71's District. Crews had a fully involved home with exposure issues. The crews assisted with suppression and extensive overhaul.

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Transfer to Indiana County Station 330

Friday, September 3rd, 2021

This morning at 04:23 Engine 34 transferred into Tunnelton-Conemaugh Twp VFD for coverage of the area, while crews from northern Westmoreland County & Southern Indiana County battled a structure fire in Avonmore Boro.

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Lightning Strike, Unity Twp & Structure Fire, City of Latrobe

Thursday, August 12th, 2021

As severe evening storms rolled through our area and the County was getting pounded with storm-related calls, Unity Twp fire crews were sent to the Mountain View Speedway for a lightning strike with smoke in the building.

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Outbuilding Fire, Salem Twp

Wednesday, August 11th, 2021

At 15:49 Engine 34 operated 2nd due on the outbuilding (shed) fire in Salem Twp, 59's District. Crews arrived to find fire in the small structure that was struck by lightning. The Engine crew assisted with suppression, overhaul & ventilation.

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House Fire, Derry Twp

Tuesday, August 10th, 2021

Overnight at 02:37 Rescue 34 operated as the RIT team at a residential fire in Derry Twp, 71 District. Crews had fire in the attic of a 2-story house. The Rescue was out 1 hour.