11/05/2026
BRUSH FIRE RESPONSE – MUTUAL AID ASSISTANCE
At 2:39 PM, Station 310 was dispatched to assist Tunnelton Volunteer Fire Department, Station 330, with a brush fire in the area of White Station Road and Treece Road -
Tanker 312, Brush 313, and our Side-by-Side responded with crews to assist with fire suppression operations -
Upon arrival, Station 310 personnel worked alongside Tunnelton Station 330 and Saltsburg Station 131, assisting with the initial fire attack and efforts to contain the spreading fire - As operations progressed, Command 330 requested additional resources to assist with fire suppression and containment -
Crews from multiple departments worked together throughout the incident, utilizing available personnel, apparatus, and specialized equipment to support firefighting operations -
Station 310 crews were released from the scene and returned to the station at approximately 6:00 PM. -
UNITS ASSIGNED:
* Command 330
* Tunnelton – Station 330
* Saltsburg – Station 131
* Iselin/West Lebanon – Station 310
* Elderton - Station 50
* New Alexandria – Station 77
* Black Lick – Station 140
* Coral-Graceton – Station 160
* Creekside – Station 260
* Coal Run/McIntyre – Station 290
* Murrysville Medic One – 610
* Additional Support Unit, Medic Unit & Gator
A special thank-you to all responding departments and personnel for their dedication, teamwork, and cooperation throughout this incident - Brush fires can present rapidly changing conditions, making coordinated efforts and mutual aid resources essential to a safe and effective response -
A special Thank you to Elderton for covering our standby while we were away from the area -
Neighbors Helping Neighbors – That’s What Mutual Aid Is All About 🔥