| Wednesday August 29, 2007, at 1720 hours, Chief 6C (Hayes), Engine 61 (Muholland), and Ambulance 68 (Morgan) were on the scene of a priority 1 medical at Route 2 and Kent Road. While assisting the patient outside, a serious accident occured directly in front of Engine 61. At 1746 hours, the Wagon Driver (Morris), notified Communications of the same. Several crews in the station headed that way including Chief 6 (Riffe), Chief 6B (Montgomery), Lieutenant 6 (Thrasher), Engine 62 (Hengstenberg), Brush 6, and Ambulance 69 (Wilson). In addition, Ambulance 59 (Dunkirk) was alerted to the call. Crews found a total 6 patients, one non-transport, 5 seeking medical treatment. Command (Chief 6) requested one additional Ambulance (Ambulance 19-North Beach). Additionally, a child was suffering from head truama, vomiting, and loss of memory. The Medic Unit was requested along with a helicopter (Trooper 2). A total of 3 patients were ground transported to Calvert Memorial and two were transported via Trooper 2. Remaining Huntingtown units cleared at 1833 hours.
Less than 15 minutes later, Huntingtown units responded to another accident at HuntingCreek Road and Thanksgiving Lane.
Crews were able to simultaneously staff Command 6, Utility 6, Engine 61, Engine 62, Brush 6, Ambulance 68, and Ambulance 69.
All pictures courtesy of Dennis Hook; www.dchookedonphotography.com |
