After weeks of several serious accidents in Huntingtown, yet, another occured on Friday July 13, 2007. At 2158 hours (with Engine 61 & A-68 on a Medical), the Huntingtown Volunteers and Ambulance 18 (North Beach) were alerted for the auto accident (unknown injuries) in the area of 5260 Hardesty Road. Chief 6B (Montgomery), Chief 6C (Hayes), Squad 6 (Cox, C), Engine 61 (Lester) cleared the Medical, Ambulance 69 (Hayward) arrived to find a vehicle into the woods with the driver trapped. This alerted Rescue 1 and a Medic Unit to the call. The 17 Huntingtown Volunteers quickly went to into action, utilizing a large amount of cribbing to first stablize the vehicle. Next, the Squad crew utilized several sets of HURST tools to remove the roof along with the front and rear driver's side door and "B" post. Engine 61 stood-fast with a charged handline. At the same time, Ambulance 69 began packaging the patient who was in and out of consciousness, combative, and with severe head trauma. The crew from Rescue 1 assisted with removing the patient from the vehicle. Engine 51 (Dunkirk) was added to the call to handle the Landing Zone. Chief 6C terminated the Command at 2258 hours.
