Auto Accident With Entrapment on Route 7

Date: May 18, 2009
By: Firefighter John Morris IV

On Monday, May 18, Avondale units were dispatched to Southwood Road and Route 7 for an auto accident. Moments later fire board upgraded the assignment to an auto accident with entrapment adding Medic 94 (Sccems) and NCC Rescue 19 (Hockessin). Lieutenant 23B (Bessicks) was in the area and arrived first on scene confirming the report of entrapment. Chief 23 arrived on scene and assumed command. Engine 23-3 arrived and quickly began extrication of the patient by removing the passenger door to gain access. NCC Rescue 19 arrived just in time to help with patient packaging. Crews cleared the scene some time later.

Units: Chief 23, Engine 23-3, Squad 23, Traffic 23, Ambulance 23-2
Mutual Aid: NCC Rescue 19 (Hockessin) Medic 94-1 & 2 (SCCEMS) NGPD

The scene............................................................Crews removed the passenger door

Rescue/Engine Crew...........................................FFs Bessick & Roach
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............................................The man, the legend, Past Chief?: Paul Testa