| Shortly before lunch time Fredericksburg Engine 8 and Medic 2 were dispatched to Route 1 in the area of Twin Lakes Drive for a 2 vehicle head-on accident. Fredericksburg Response 2 in the area marked on scene and advised he had two subjects trapped. Fredericksburg E.C.C. added the on-duty Shift Commander, Ladder 1, Medic 1, and our Rescue 1. Fredericksburg Volunteer Rescue Squad also responded with an Ambulance and support vehicle which carried their extrication tools. Upon arrival Engine 8 quickly placed a 1 1/2 line into service and started extrication with a Dewalt sawzall. Command was established by Captain 2 (Sterne) and 2 helicopters were requested. Ladder 1 arrived and started extrication with rescue tools on the second vehicle while Engine 8 and FVRS worked on the first. Rescue 1 arrived and assisted Engine 8 on the first vehicle due to the subject being heavily pinned. Rescue 1 utilized the Amkus Rescue Tools to begin removal. The crew from Ladder 1 removed their patient and transferred care to Medic 1. Due to the severity of the accident the four extrication teams converged on first vehicle and finally worked the patient out of his vehicle. The both patients were flown to the trauma center for further care. Rescue 1 cleared the scene within 40 minutes. |
