Rescue Squad 3 Runs
First Extrication in Accokeek

April 2, 0700 hours
reported by Fire 3 Deputy Chief D. J. Mills

Around 0700 hrs rescue Squad 3 was dispatched to 210 and Farmington Rd for the Motor vehicle accident. Rescue Squad 3 and Chief 3 A responded to the call to find units from Co. 824 on the scene with a single vehicle overturned and 1 patient pinned underneath and 2 children ejected. Rescue Squad 3 along with several members from Co. 824 stabilized the vehicle with the Para-techs and used the air bags to lift the vehicle from the patient. Once the car was lifted Rescue Squad 3 removed a door and removed the patient with the help of the members on scene. The three patients were air lifted by Trooper 2 and Eagle 2 to Children's Hospital and Med-Star. Chief 824 A had the Command and Chief 3 A had the rescue sector during the extrication. Units remained on scene for about 1 hour.

Waldorf Units: Rescue Squad 3 and Chief 3 A

P.G. Units: Engine-824, Tower 824, Mini Pumper 824, Ambulance 824, Chief 824-A, Engine 847, Medic 847, Battalion Chief 805, Safety 801, Trooper 2, and Eagle 2.

Photos courtesy of Mark Kaufmann, La Plata Volunteer Fire Department.