Route 91 Rescue

 
By Firefighter Richard Pratt
March 17, 2008
 

At 2227 hours, Medic 139, Station 13, and Rescue 9 were alerted for a vehicle collision with rescue in the area of Route 91 and Hughes Road. Gamber units arrived on scene confirming the rescue with one vehicle off the roadway and the driver still trapped, requesting an additional rescue piece (Squad 414). Rescue 9 arrived and began stabilizing the vehicle and cutting tree limbs to make better access to the vehicle. Rescue 9 and Squad 414 (Reisterstown) completed the stabilization by using an air shore underneath the vehicle, which was appoximately 6 feet off the ground on the driver's side. Rescue 9 remained on scene to help with patient extrication and cleanup. The patient was flown by MSP Trooper to Shock Trauma. Rescue 9 cleared at 2330 hours.

 
Units: E131, E134, M139, Dive 13
 
Mutual Aid: Rescue 9, Squad 414 (Reisterstown), MSP, Gamber and Reese Fire Police, SHA