3 Transported To Trauma Centers After Wednesday Morning Crash in Westfield, PA
Crary Hose Company
Crary Hose, Knoxville-Deerfield Vol. Fire Company, Sabinsville Ambulance and UPMC Medics were dispatched to Route 49 & California Road for an MVC with injuries. Rescue Captain Andrew Adams arrived did a size-up and administered patient care,
Squad 5-18 responded and assisted with patient care, Engine 5-3 arrived along with Recue 6-8, all hands assisting patients. Chief 5-20 handled operations and Chief 5 established command. Chief 6-20 took over command as Chief 5 assisted with patient care.
Sabinsville Ambulance arrived with 2 ambulances, along with 2 Medic units, taking over patient care. Command set up a LZ at Knoxville air strip for a helicopter request but would not fly due to weather.
Sabinsville Ambulance along with Medics transported 3 patients to trauma hospitals. Crews from 5-3 and 6-8 controlled fluids and secured two vehicles. PEN-DOT and Whites towing along with PSP assisted at scene.
Chief thanks everyone including dispatchers for an excellent job!!!