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At 6:36 PM, emergency response teams were dispatched to address a report of a tree fallen on a vehicle, trapping an individual inside, in the York County Station 1 area. Subsequent information indicated that two trees were, in fact, on the vehicle. There was a severe thunderstorm in the area just prior to the alarm.
Initial Response: YorkR1, YorkBAT1, YorkE1, YorkM2, YorkSQ3, YorkTOW1
Upon arrival, Engine 1 encountered multiple downed trees, which hindered access to the vehicle. The initial storm had caused a significant microburst in the region, resulting in a substantial influx of storm-related emergency calls.
Chief 1, along with other senior administrative officials, promptly mobilized additional resources to effectively manage the surge in calls. Engine 1 conducted an initial assessment and determined that the situation would necessitate an extended operational response. The trees had severely compromised both the back and front seat areas, entrapping the individual beneath the steering column and dashboard. Given the size and diameter of the fallen trees, a rapid lift-and-slide extrication was deemed impractical.
Following the arrival of Battalion 1 and Chief 3, the teams engaged in coordinated efforts and requested the assistance of the Newport News Technical Team, as well as Squad 3 from the northern region of the county. Once both teams were on scene, the crews formulated a plan that involved the use of stabilization equipment (para-techs) and a mobile crane to lift the tree pinning the patient.
Newport News Response: BN2, CAR3, by RSC2, TECH10 (TECH10 is a large international 4700 Box truck with lumber, plywood, jacks, hydraulics, 3-point system and other rescue equipment. It is cross-staffed by Rescue2).
As operations commenced, additional storm activity ensued, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Nevertheless, the York County and Newport News crews persisted, ensuring that the patient remained comfortable throughout the extrication process. After two hours and thirty minutes, the patient was successfully assisted out of his seat and safely placed onto a backboard. He departed the scene in a positive state of mind and his injuries were believed to be minor.
Initial Response: YorkR1, YorkBAT1, YorkE1, YorkM2, YorkSQ3, YorkTOW1
Upon arrival, Engine 1 encountered multiple downed trees, which hindered access to the vehicle. The initial storm had caused a significant microburst in the region, resulting in a substantial influx of storm-related emergency calls.
Chief 1, along with other senior administrative officials, promptly mobilized additional resources to effectively manage the surge in calls. Engine 1 conducted an initial assessment and determined that the situation would necessitate an extended operational response. The trees had severely compromised both the back and front seat areas, entrapping the individual beneath the steering column and dashboard. Given the size and diameter of the fallen trees, a rapid lift-and-slide extrication was deemed impractical.
Following the arrival of Battalion 1 and Chief 3, the teams engaged in coordinated efforts and requested the assistance of the Newport News Technical Team, as well as Squad 3 from the northern region of the county. Once both teams were on scene, the crews formulated a plan that involved the use of stabilization equipment (para-techs) and a mobile crane to lift the tree pinning the patient.
Newport News Response: BN2, CAR3, by RSC2, TECH10 (TECH10 is a large international 4700 Box truck with lumber, plywood, jacks, hydraulics, 3-point system and other rescue equipment. It is cross-staffed by Rescue2).
As operations commenced, additional storm activity ensued, bringing strong winds and heavy rainfall. Nevertheless, the York County and Newport News crews persisted, ensuring that the patient remained comfortable throughout the extrication process. After two hours and thirty minutes, the patient was successfully assisted out of his seat and safely placed onto a backboard. He departed the scene in a positive state of mind and his injuries were believed to be minor.
