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Tuesday Morning MVA
By Firefighter Mike Harris
February 24, 2016
Just before noon on Tuesday, February 16th, South Salem firefighters were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident in the area of the Pound Ridge Reservation. Due to a conflict on the location, the Pound Ridge Fire Department was also dispatched. The accident involved two vehicles, with one winding up on an embankment, close to rolling over. Pound Ridge FD Rescue-22 continued in and assisted with the stabilization of the vehicle. The vehicle was stabilized, the patient was removed and treated by the WEMS paramedic and Lewisboro Volunteer Ambulance Corps. Thanks to the cooperation of our neighboring agencies for an efficient work scene.
Units:
2452, R21, E167, U79
Mutual Aid:
PRFD R22, WEMS, LVAC
After the SUV is stabilized
Stabilizing the SUV to prevent potential rollover before beginning to help the patient
Once the vehicle is stabilized, Firefighters assist the EMT's in getting the driver out of the car