Important Information Regarding Change in Dispatch:
As of 8:00 a.m. August 4, 2020, the Whitehall Fire Company is being dispatched by Allegheny County 911. This means that anyone needing assistance from the Whitehall Fire Company should dial 911. All commercial properties and residents who have a fire alarm system must call their alarm company to inform them to call Allegheny County 911 at 412-473-3370 for all fire alarm activation's. Doing so will allow for the timely response of the fire company.
The Whitehall Police Dispatch will remain open and can still be reached 24/7 at 412-884-1100 for emergency and non-emergency police responses. Alarm companies calling in burglary alarm activation's should still call 412-884-1100.
TL;DR Call 911 if you need the fire company or EMS. Call 412-884-1100 for Whitehall Police. You should notify their alarm companies to call 412-473-3370 for all fire alarm activation's if you have a monitored fire alarm. Burglary alarms remain 412-884-1100.
The Whitehall Police Dispatch will remain open and can still be reached 24/7 at 412-884-1100 for emergency and non-emergency police responses. Alarm companies calling in burglary alarm activation's should still call 412-884-1100.
TL;DR Call 911 if you need the fire company or EMS. Call 412-884-1100 for Whitehall Police. You should notify their alarm companies to call 412-473-3370 for all fire alarm activation's if you have a monitored fire alarm. Burglary alarms remain 412-884-1100.
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Number of Fire Calls in 2020
387 December '20: 33
January: February: March: April: May: June: July: August: September: October: November: Total Calls in 2019: 357 Total Calls in 2018: 302 Total Calls in 2017: 317 Total Calls in 2016: 281 |
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New Line Officers for 2021
Chief - Eric Harris Assistant Chief - Nick Price Deputy Chief - Bryan Pearson Lieutenant 1 - William "BZ" Marcus Lieutenant 2 - Tyler Price |
New Board Officers for 2021
President - Will Hoagland V Vice President - Dave Porter Secretary - Jamey Hamilton Treasurer - Jay Kirsch |
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Record Number of Fire Calls in 2020
The Whitehall Fire Company is proud to have responded to a record 387 fire calls in 2020. Despite unexpected challenges 2020 has brought to us, no call went unanswered. As an all volunteer company, we pride ourselves on doing what is best for those we serve. Whitehall Borough can rest easy knowing we will be there whenever the alarm sounds no matter the circumstances. |
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COVID-19 Considerations for Firefighters
For information on the coronavirus (COVID-19), please refer to the below PDF released by the PA Office of the State Fire Commissioner. 
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MVA WITH HEAVY DAMAGE - August 29, 2020
At approximately 1:00 a.m. the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for three vehicle accident with ejection and entrapment. After arriving on scene crews worked to remove two victims from the sedan. Crews remained on scene for an extensive amount of time while the accident reconstruction team did their investigation. Crews on scene: 301 Rescue, 301 Engine 1, 301 Engine 2, MRTSA 780, Baldwin 510, Whitehall PD, Station 116 for Traffic Control. |
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MVA WITH HEAVY DAMAGE - July 20, 2020
At approximately 8:00 a.m. the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for a single vehicle accident, vehicle into a pole. Crews arrived on scene to assist with traffic control until Duquesne Light could come out and remove the pole. This accident did cause a brief power outage in the area. Crews on scene: 301 Rescue, 301 Engine 1, MRTSA 780, Whitehall PD |
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MVA WITH HEAVY DAMAGE - June 18, 2020
At approximately 1:45 p.m. the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for a two vehicle accident with critically injured victims entrapment on Baptist Road at Windvale. 301 Rescue arrived on scene and began extrication of both drivers. This operation was completed in 8 minutes after arriving on scene, 13 minutes after initial dispatch. Once out of the vehicles, patients were transported to the hospital by MRTSA Station 780. This accident was the first call for the use of our new battery powered rescue tools. The Company remained on scene for traffic control to allow SHACOG accident reconstruction to do their investigation. Crews on scene: 301 Rescue, 301 Engine 1, MRTSA 780, Whitehall PD |
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MUTUAL AID - Brentwood, Structure Fire - June 2, 2020
Just before noon, the Whitehall Fire Company responded to Brentwood for a possible structure fire on Bellanca Avenue. Crews on the the first arriving engine from Station 105 went interior on initial fire attack. 301 Engine 1 arrived on scene and secured a hydrant for water supply. The fire was quickly knocked down and extinguished. Crews on Scene: Station 105, Station 116, Station 130, Station 199, Station 232, Station 292, Station 301 |
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Commercial Structure Fire - April 26, 2020
At approximately 9:55 p.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was called to a fire in an automotive shop on the 2700 block of Saw Mill Run Blvd. Upon arrival a second alarm was requested. 301 truck quickly arrived on scene and went interior for fire attack. 301 Engine 1 secured the hydrant for water supply for the truck. Crews on Scene: Station 301, Station 119, Station 232, Station 104, Station 110. Command: 301 Chief Eric Harris Photos courtesy of Annette Harris |
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MUTUAL AID - Brentwood, 2 Alarm Structure Fire - April 12, 2020
At approximately 9:30 a.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for a commercial structure fire on the 3300 block of Brownsville Road. Initial dispatch reported working fire with multiple people hanging out of windows. This was quickly updated to people jumping from windows. Crews from Whitehall Fire Company quickly arrived on scene and worked interior on fire suppression and primary search and rescue. Stations on Scene: Brentwood Station 116, Castle Shannon Station 119, South Baldwin Station 104, Option Independent Station 107, Baldwin Independent Station 105, Dormont Station 130, Mt Oliver Station 199, Munhall Station 200, Pleasant Hills Station 232, Whitehall Station 301, Salivation Army 470, AC Fire Marshal. |
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SMOKE IN A DWELLING - April 2, 2020
At approximately 7:15 p.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for a possible structure fire on the 1300 block of Varner Road. Caller reported house filling with smoke. Crews investigated, cause is believed to have been excessive heat/smoldering under the mulch at the front of the house. Crews on Scene: 301 Engine 1, 301 Truck, 301 Engine 2, 301 Rescue, Whitehall PD, MRTSA 780, 116 Engine 2, 116 Truck, 232 Engine, AC Fire Marshal. Command: Chief Harris |
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VEHICLE ACCIDENT - April 1, 2020
At approximately 1:45 p.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for single vehicle accident into a utility pole on the 5000 block of Brownsville Road. Crews controlled traffic while waiting for the car to be towed. Crews on Scene: 301 Engine 1, 301 Rescue, Whitehall PD, Baldwin PD Command: Chief Harris |
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HOUSE STRUCK BY LIGHTNING - March 29, 2020
At approximately 12:21 a.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for a house struck by lightning on the 300 block of Maxwell Drive. Crews investigated interior and exterior walls with no fire found. Crews on Scene: 301 Engine 1, 301 Truck, 301 Rescue, Whitehall PD, MRTSA 780 Command: Chief Harris |
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FLOODED ROADWAY - March 28, 2020
At approximately 4:45 p.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was activated for a flooded roadway at the intersection of Baptist and Weyman. Crews controlled traffic and cleared storm drains from debris that was preventing the water from draining. Crews on Scene: 301 Rescue, 301 Squad, Whitehall PD Command: Chief Harris Photos courtesy of Jake Mysliwczyk |
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DRYER FIRE IN A RESIDENCE - March 21, 2020
At approximately 08:04 a.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was activated to the 4800 block of Flamingo Drive for a gas dryer on fire. Units arrived quickly on scene to extinguish the fire. Flames were contained to the dryer and the area around the appliance. From time of dispatch to the scene being put under control was under 13 minutes.
Crews on Scene: 301 Engine 1, 301 Truck, 301 Engine 2, MRTSA 780, Whitehall PD
Command: Chief Harris
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MVA WITH HEAVY DAMAGE - February 26, 2020
At approximately 11:10 p.m., the Whitehall Fire Company responded to a motor vehicle accident on the 4400 block of Brownsville Road. The Whitehall Fire Company provided traffic control and scene safety while awaiting Duquesne Light Company to arrive to make necessary repairs and replacement of the utility pole. Crews cleared the scene shortly after 02:00 a.m. Crews on Scene: MRTSA 780, Whitehall PD, 301 Engine 1, 301 Engine 2, 301 Rescue Command: Chief Harris |
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MUTUAL AID - Brentwood, Structure Fire - January 22, 2020
At approximately 09:48, the Whitehall Fire Company responded to Brentwood for a possible structure fire on Catskill Avenue. Police arrived on scene reporting heavy smoke with flames seen. Brentwood 116 Engine 1 took the hydrant. One crew from Whitehall advanced a hose line to the fire floor while another mutual aid crew took a hose line to the second floor. The fire was extinguished with a quick knockdown. Crews on Scene: 301 Engine 1, 116 Engine 1, 105 Truck, 199 Truck, 107 Rescue, 232 Engine, 232 Squad 1, 301 Squad Command: 107 Chief, 116 Chief |
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MVA WITH HEAVY DAMAGE - January 5, 2020
At approximately 01:00 a.m, the Whitehall Fire Company responded to a vehicle accident on Brownsville Road between McAnulty Road and Curry Road. The Whitehall Fire Company provided traffic control and scene safety. Crews on Scene: MRTSA 780, Whitehall PD, 301 Engine 1, 301 Rescue Command: Chief Harris Photos courtesy of the home owner. |
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Monthly Meeting - Dec. 9, 2019
On December 9, the Whitehall Fire Company recognized Phil Lahr for 50 years of dedicated service. Phil has been key to the success of the Fire Company over the years. He served as president and was pivotal in the building of our #1 Station on Clairton Blvd. Thank you to Phil for the countless hours that he volunteered to the Fire Company and community. |
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MVA WITH ENTRAPMENT - Dec. 7, 2019
At approximately 7:10 a.m., the Whitehall Fire Company was dispatched to a vehicle accident with entrapment on Doyle Road. Deputy Chief Pearson arrived to find a vehicle driven into bushes alongside the road. 301 Engine 1 and Rescue crews were able to remove the patient by cutting away bushes with chainsaws. Crews On Scene: 301 Engine 1, Rescue, Squad, Whitehall PD, MRTSA 780. Command: Deputy Chief Pearson |
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SMOKE COMING FROM APARTMENT - Oct. 25, 2019
Whitehall Fire Company responded to Parkline Drive at 11:42 a.m. for a report of smoke coming from an apartment. Deputy Chief Pearson established command and had Engine lay supply line from the hydrant. Engine 1's crew performed a search and rescue and were able to save the apartment occupant, as well as extinguish the fire.
Crews On Scene: 301 Engine 1, Truck, Squad, Whitehall PD, Pleasant Hills 232, Brentwood Medics 530
Command: Deputy Chief Pearson
Whitehall Fire Company responded to Parkline Drive at 11:42 a.m. for a report of smoke coming from an apartment. Deputy Chief Pearson established command and had Engine lay supply line from the hydrant. Engine 1's crew performed a search and rescue and were able to save the apartment occupant, as well as extinguish the fire.
Crews On Scene: 301 Engine 1, Truck, Squad, Whitehall PD, Pleasant Hills 232, Brentwood Medics 530
Command: Deputy Chief Pearson
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VEHICLE FIRE - Sept. 22, 2019
At approximately 1:00a.m., the Whitehall Fire Company extinguished a fully involved vehicle fire located in front of Station 1 on Clairton Blvd. Engine 1's crew had the fire under control with minutes of dispatch. Units On Scene: 301 Engine 1, 301 Engine 2, Whitehall PD Command: Chief Harris |
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HOUSE FIRE - Aug. 17, 2019
At 10:21 a.m., the Whitehall Fire Company responded to a house fire on Country Club Drive in Whitehall. Chief Harris established incident command and immediately dispatched a 2nd alarm. After laying 5" supply line from the hydrant, Engine 1's crew advanced a hoseline to prevent the fire from spreading to an adjacent house and a second line as an interior fire suppression. Firefighters worked on fire suppression, ventilation, and salvage and overhaul on a day with the temperatures in the low 90s. Units On Scene: 301 Engines 1 & 2, Truck, Rescue, Squad Brentwood 116; Pleasant Hills 232; South Baldwin 104; North Baldwin 105; Bethel Park 110; Whitehall PD; MRTSA 780 Command: Chief Harris |
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