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Extrication On Hardscrabble Road
Thursday, October 5, 2006

On October the 4th at approx. 1720 hours the LFD, along with SCEMS and Trooper 2 were dispatched for a MVC, on Hardscrabble Road and the intersection of East Trap Pond Road. Command 81 arrived on scene with Asst. Chief Rob Givens (81-17) and found a two vehicle MVC with entrapment. BLS/ALS arrived and began triage and patient care. The incident was upgraded to a Level 1 MCI brining additional medics and BLS units to the scene. Engine 2 arrived and stabilized the vehicles, and began extrication. Two patients were rapid extricated from the car, one to the awaiting helicopter. Rescue 81 arrived and crews conducted a roof flap and utilized a ram to extricate the rear passenger. A total of 7 patients were transported to area hospitals. All three patients from the car were serious, but did not appear to be life threatening. The four in the van were all considered BLS. The incident was placed under control at 1811 hours. Last units were placed in service at 1837 hours.

Units Responding: Command 81, A-81, B-81, E-2, Rescue 81, E-4, Ambulance 93, 71, 83, SCEMS 102, 108, 200, Trooper 2, DSFP, DSP.