At 1158 station 293 was dispatched for an Automatic Fire Alarm at Kennywood Park amusement ride: Noah's Ark. 293 Quint responded and was updated that there is smoke in the structure with an unknown source. 293 Captain established command and sent two firefighters inside to investigate, upon investigation, interior crews reported the fire was out and they just had a smoke condition. 294 and 298 Engine were cleared from the scene and the fire marshal was called in. After the fire marshals investigation, the cause of the fire was from a monkey prop and some hay decoration. All units cleared and command was terminated around 1345.

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Congratulations to Firefighter Justin Brenning and his wife Katie on the birth of their first child, Isabelle Jane! We wish you a happy, healthy and prosperous life Isabelle!

January 14  February 26 March 24 April 17 May 18 June 23 July 19 August 43 September 24 October 26 November 24 December 26 Total: 284

The following members were the top 5 "responders" for the 2011 year: 1.) E-1 Ron Lowe (203 calls) 2.) Chief Dave Martin (196 calls) 3.) 2nd Lt. Gary Kopcho (195 calls) 4.) 2nd Ass't Chief Adam Hood (167 calls) 5.) 1st Lt. Nate Kaselonis (131 calls)