Carbondale
blaze displaces 11
A
fire early Friday displaced 11 people and sent one to the hospital with
burns to his hands, the American Red Cross and the Carbondale Fire Department
said. More
Injured boy
removed from woods
June
25, 2009 - Cottage EMS was dispatched to the area of the the Brownell Dam,
access from Salem Mt. Road for the reported boy with a severe leg laceration,
possible compound fracture. The box was upgraded to a rescue box
when Comm Center indicated that the patient was in a remote area.
Rescue 51, 51 ATV, Stations 60 & 62 were dispatched. 51-9/CH1
and 51 Jitney were the first to arrive. Crews loaded into the ATV
and made their way back to the patient. The patient was found to
have the laceration but no fracture. The injury was dressed by the
Medics of CH1 and the victim was removed by the Jitney to the ambulance
where he was transported to MCH.
On
the box: R51, 51 Jitney, 51-9/CH1, E60, S62, Rhino 62 (standby -
R59)
Training, training,
training
May
2009 - With a slightly lower than average call volume in the month of May
the crews at Cottage stepped up the training. A host of program were
held and/or hosted, most focusing on fire activities, but some vehicle
rescue also included.
3 certified at
FF2 level Nick
Racht, Amanda Greer and Steve Fish
have
been participating in the Fire Fighter II program hosted by Jessup Hose
Co. #2. Earlier in the month the three sat for and passed the written
exam. On May 16th the trio traveled to Bucks Co. for the practical
exam. All three passed the practical and are now certified as FF2.
Congratulations on all the hard work!!
Flowing water On
May 18th, Rescue 51-2 was invited by Station 60 (Meredith, Carbondale Twp)
to participate in a water movement drill including tankers. Companies
on hand were 51, 60, 59, 18, 58, & 24. R51-2 was assigned to
the hydrant for the tanker fill.
On
May 19th, the R51-2 crew headed to member Ron Tezzano's house for drafting
practice from a pond. Squad 62, Engine 42 and Rescue 51 were also
on hand for this informative training session.
Vehicle Rescue: Station
43 (Browndale, Wayne Co.) is hosting the Delmar Fire Fighter I program.
They contacted Cottage and requested we assist with the vehicle rescue
portion of the class. The class was held on May 27. Lead instructor
Chuck Molinaro (Fire Chief 98, Moosic, Lackawanna Co.) was assisted by
members of the Rescue in the basic vehicle rescue class.
While
this training was underway, members of the Cottage Training Center staff
were on hand at Station 61 (Fell Twp. Lackawanna Co.) for the annual CPR/AED
training. They have recently taken delivery of a Medtronic LifePak
1000 AED and are now updated on it's use.
New saw training: On
May 30, the both Rescue's headed to downtown Carbondale with Ladder 51
(Carbondale City, Lackwanna Co.) to the former Singer Plumbing building
to train with the new Husqvarna K-12 saw that was recenlty placed into
service on R51-2. Crew practiced cutting vent holes with that and
the Cutter's Edge saw.
Additional vehicle
rescue training planned: Later
this week, we are expecting delivery of a new set of Hurst ML28 Defender
spreaders and a new set of Hurst rams. Upon delivery, the crews will
be back out on the training grounds familiarizing themselves with the new
tools. Photos
of all training:
Local Chief
injured
On
May 21st, Station 58 (Jermyn) was dispatched to a possible structure fire
in Mayfield. Just as Ladder 58
was about to respond, Chief 58, Ray Rood, experienced a medical emergency.
The entire family at Cottage would like to send our support and best wishes
to Chief Rood for a quick recovery. More
info:
EMS / Rescue
running to all ends
April
22, 2009 -The EMS and Rescue crews have been busy running calls at all
ends of the coverage area in the past week. On Monday 4/20 crews were sent
along with Station 61 to Dundaff St. above the Owego turnpike for the reported
roll over with entrapment. While en route crews were advised of hazardous
road conditions due to sleet/snow in the area, as well as another vehicle
accident on Dundaff St. Crews handled both calls, transporting
one patient to CMC and obtaining refusals from the rest. No rescue
services were required.
Less
than an hour later, Mobile 9 was sent to assist Company 75 (Waymart, Wayne
Co.) and Waymart EMS for the reported MVA with ejection on Rt. 6 between
the county line and Carbondale Rd. Further reports indicated a 2
car accident with one patient ejected and one entrapped. Command
75 requested an additional rescue bringing Rescue 51. Upon approach
of the Rescue, it was held 1/4 mile away as R75 had extricated the patient.
Mobile 9 and Waymart EMS transported 2 trauma patients to CMC in Scranton.
See www.waymartfire.com for more info.
On
April 22nd at around 0100hrs the Rescue, EMS and Carbondale Twp. FD were
sent to the Casey Highway @ exit 6 for the reported 2 car accident with
injuries. 51-9 & 51-8 arrived on scene reporting the accident
to be in Area 59 (Mayfield) Chief 62 requested that Station 59 be
dispatched. R51 arrived and provided lighting while Cottage EMS assessed
the patient. Squad 62 set up for traffic. R59 and R59-1 arrived,
also providing lighting. The patient refused care. The fire/rescue
units remained on scene for just over an hour while the scene was cleaned
up and PSP investigated.
Close call
in Area 61
April
15, 2009 0955hrs - Rescue 51 was sent along with Stations 60, 61 &
62 for the reports of a tractor trailer fire on Reservoir Rd. at Rt. 106
in Fell Twp.
Updates
just after dispatch indicated that the trailer was filled with chlorine
and other chemicals that were being delivered to the nearby water treatment
plant.
The
driver of the truck knew the potential disaster should the fire spread
to the trailer, so he bravely disconnected the trailer from the truck and
moved the truck forward, isolating the fire to the truck only.
Squad
62 and E61-4 arrived and deployed handlines to knock down the fire.
Upon the arrival of R51, the crew was tasked to control the run off, preventing
it from going into the nearby Fallbrook Creek. The crew then assisted
with overhaul and cleanup as well as providing cascade services.
Cottage EMS was on hand for the standby. On the box:
R51, 51-9, E61-4, S62, E60, T60, T24, 24 PD, PSP. Photos
Popping doors
at 2am
April
14, 2009 - 0205hrs: Cottage Rescue and EMS were sent along with CFD
for the reported car into a wall, with the vehicle smoking, on Brooklyn
St. in the city. 51-9/CH1 were the first to arrived to report one
patient trapped in the vehicle. Upon the Rescue's arrival the vehicle
was stabilized, the scene was lit and the driver's door was removed with
the Hurst tools for extrication. The patient was then transported
to CMC by 51-9/CH1. The Rescue remained on scene with E51 while the
towing service removed the vehicle. On the box: R51, 51-9/CH1,
51-8, E51, CPD, CTPD.
Big mess at
exit 7
April
1, 2009 - Just after twelve o'clock today Cottage EMS & Rescue were
sent to the reported MVA with injuries at the infamous "Exit 7" on the
Casey Highway. While en route, units were updated that there was
possibly one vehicle rolled over, with a tractor trailer and a pick-up
truck also involved. Chief 62 (MacDonald) arrived, established command,
and reporting one entrapped, two ejected two walking wounded and a large
fuel spill from the tractor trailer. The box was then upgraded bringing
Rescue 51-2, Rescue 59 and Waymart EMS to the scene.
Rescue
51 arrived going to work on the overturned vehicle, deploying the Hurst
tools to create an extrication path for the confined patient through the
rear driver's door. Rescue 51-2 and Rescue 59 arrived to begin
defensive operations on the 100+ gallons of diesel fuel leaking from the
tractor trailer's ruptured saddle tank. Engine 60 and Squad
62 provided fire protection.
Cottage
EMS package, treated and transported the two ejected patients while Waymart
EMS with a Cottage medic transported the patient who had been entrapped,
all going to CMC. 59-8 transported a 4th patient to MCH with minor
injuries with the 5th patient (tractor trailer driver) was not injured.
With
the on scene, hazmat supplies quickly used up, command requested additional
resources for the spill. Engines 51 and 61-4, as well as Squad 59
and Rescue 51-1 assisted. Stockpile supplies were used from Station
60, Station 51 Fire HQ, William Walker (R59) HQ, and the Cottage
HQ. Crews remained on scene for over 3 hours while the
hazmat team did the cleanup.
On
the box: Rescues:
51, 51-2, 59, 75, 51-1 Engines: 60, 51, 61-4 Squads: 62 &
59
Ambulances:
51-9/CH1, 51-8/CH2, 59-8, Waymart EMS.
Special:
EMA 35, Datom Environmental, PennDot.
Moveup:
Forest City EMS, E24, E42
Photos
from Chief 62, WNEP
link:Scranton
Times
Crash with
fire on Rt. 106
March
15th - Cottage EMS & Rescue were sent along with Station 61 fire for
a reported vehicle roll over, with entrapment and the vehicle on fire.
Upon arrival crews found that the car was on fire, but the victim had been
pulled by two bystanders to safety. The 24 PD (Greenfield Twp.)
had knocked down the bulk of the fire prior the arrival of other units.
E61-4 arrived and controlled the remainder of the fire. The EMS team
packaged the patient and transported her to CMC with serious injuries.
The Rescue crew provided lighting and hazard control. The crews cleared
in just over an hour. On the box: R51, R51-2, 51-9/CH1,
51-8/CH2, E61-4, FP 62, PSP Photos
Heavy fire at Vandling
blaze
Firefighters
had heavy fire showing on arrival on Thursday, March 12, just before 20:00
hours in the 400 block on Main Street in Vandling, Box 4201. Fire was blowing
out into the street from a 2.5 story wood frame structure at 440 with exposures
on the Bravo (444) and Delta Sides (438).
With
heavy fire involvement and exposure problems, Command immediately requested
a second alarm on the box. First arriving engine, E-41, mounted a high
volume exterior attack with Ladder 43 on the Alpha side. Following the
high volume attack, crews determined that the fire was contained to the
440 Main Street structure. Command backed down the assignment to the second
alarm, special calling Rescue Co. 51 from the second.
Companies
worked for nearly four hours handling extensive overhaul operations. The
investigation to determine the fire's cause is underway by a PSP Fire Marshal.
Photos
Heavy pin in
Carbondale Twp.
March
11th - Just after 5:00pm the Rescue and EMS were sent along with Stations
60 and 62 for the MVA on Rt. 107 in Carbondale Twp. Initial reports
indicated a head on crash with injuries. Communications then updated
with a head on, with entrapment and one vehicle on fire. The first
arriving PD units knocked down the fire with a dry chem extinguisher.
Engine
60 was the first to arrive to find one critically injured patient heavily
entrapped and the other patient self extricated. Chief 60 took command
and requested the Rescue deploy the Hurst system upon arrival.
The Rescue
crew went to work on stabilizing the vehicle, removing the driver's side
door and setting up for a dash roll. Squad 62 assisted by removing
the roof. The dash was lifted and the victim was extricated in just
over 20 minutes.
Due
to CMC being on "trauma bypass" a helicopter was requested for patient
transport. Rescue 59 set up a LZ for LifeFlight 3. 51-9/CH1
transported the patient to the LZ who was then flown to Geisinger Wyoming
Valley. 51-8/CH2 transported the second patient to Moses Taylor.
The
Rescue remained on scene while PSP R&I investigated then helped with
cleanup. Crews cleared in about 2 hours. Thanks to all who
assisted on this call, it was a job well done!! Photos More
Two trips to
the Casey and a LifeFlight
March
3rd - Just after 4pm, Cottage EMS & Rescue were sent along with Carbondale
Twp. Fire units to exit #7 on the Casey Highway for the reported
MVA with injuries. Initial reports from the scene indicated a head
on crash with at least one head injury.
Units
arrived to find two victims, both self extricated and only one injured.
EMS crews packaged the patient and transported to CMC while the Rescue
crew assisted with hazard control and scene clean up.
Just over
an hour later, crews were sent back to the same location for another 2
car crash with injuries. PSP and Chief 62 arrived first to
find a minor MVA with no injuries. R51 continued into the scene and
obtained patient refusals while all other units were returned.
While
on scene, the Rescue was alerted to an incoming LifeFlight helicopter to
the Landing Zone at Hendricks in the city. The crew set up the LZ
for the safe landing and departure of the LF3 crew. The Rescue
finally returned to service just after 7pm.
Truck into residence
February
26, 2009 - Just after 4pm, the Rescue and Cottage EMS were sent along with
the city's fire department to Thorn St. for the reported car into a house
with heavy structural damage. Crews arrived to find a pickup
truck that struck a Carbondale Housing Authority multi-family dwelling,
causing significant damage. The occupants of the apartment were not
at home at the time of the accident and the driver was self extricated.
The EMS crew transported the patient to MCH while Rescue and Fire crews
stabilized the structure. Crews remained on scene for just about
2 hours. Photos
Congratulations
Congratulations
to Cottage's John Bohlig and his wife Laura on the birth of their son John
Lyman Bohlig III. The beautiful baby was born on February 4th at
10:58pm. He was 7lbs 12oz and 19 1/2 inches long.
One confined in
rollover
At
0330hrs on Friday Feb. 6th, Cottage EMS & Rescue were sent along with
51 fire for the reported vehicle rollover on Brooklyn St. just down from
our station. 51-9 was the first arrive to report one female confined
to the vehicle. Upon the arrival of E51 the vehicle was stabilized
and the drivers door was opened creating an extrication path. Crews
from 51-9, R51 & E51 removed the patient just as the Rescue arrived.
The victim was transported to CMC by 51-9 and an ALS truck from Lackawanna
Ambulance. The Rescue crew remained on scene for over an hour assisting
with lighting, hazard control and cleanup.
Trapped in
an elevator?
It's
15:30 on a Tuesday afternoon when the Rescue gets sent to the high rise
for an elevator stuck with people trapped inside, WHAT DO YOU DO?
Cottage members Tim Baron, Mark Hollis, Nick Racht, Joe Scotchlas and Brain
Wasserman spent their weekend learning just what to do. They spent Saturday
in class and Sunday running drills with a live elevator.
The
16 hr "Elevator & Escalator Rescue - Operations" class sponsored
by Jessup Hose Co. #2 and instrucuted by Bucks County College instructors
covered everything, from something as simple as a stuck door, to "poleing"
and extrication of victims between floors. With more than (20) twenty elevators
in the Carbondale Area, this training was a good arsenal to add to the
51 Rescue.
As the
day went on the drills became more complex and took more time to execute
but everyone stuck in and did what had to be done. Cottage members, along
with members of Jessup Fire/EMS and
Jefferson
Twp. Fire have learned the "ups and downs" to insure a smooth rescue
can and will be executed. GOOD JOB GUYS!
“The Silent
Killer May Be In Your Home”
The
cold weather is here, and along with the cold comes the possibility of
carbon monoxide poisoning. As the days get colder, we turn up our heating
units to high, and close our doors and windows to keep the heat in. We
also put up storm windows and doors, seal cracks and find secondary heating
sources such as propane or kerosene heaters. All of this to keep warm and
save money on heating costs. Every effort we take to make our homes more
comfortable to live in, making them air tight to prevent the cold air from
coming in, increases the possibility of carbon monoxide poisoning. More
Middle of the
night rescue
January
19 - 0115hrs: Cottage EMS was dispatched to the area of Meredith
St. across from the "park & ride" for the reported sledding accident
on the culm piles. The first ambulance arrived to learn that two
females had been injured after sledding off an embankment. The crew
requested a rescue box be transmitted bringing Rescue 51 with the 51 Jitney,
along with Engine 60, Squad 62 and Rhino 62. Crews traveled approximately
1/2 mile to reach the patients, both of whom had serious injuries.
A 2nd ALS truck from Lackawanna Amb. as well as Squad 59 were also brought
in to assist. Station 21 EMS/Rescue were put on standby with their
ATV unit. Personnel from CTFD and Cottage packaged the patients,
who were removed by the Jitney and Rhino. Both patients were transported
to CMC by Cottage EMS. Crews cleared in about an hour.
Special thanks
Special
thanks go out to our friends at Station
43 (Browndale) for housing an ambulance for a few days while work was
done at our Canaan St. substation. It is nice to have such helpful
& cooperative neighbors!
2008 Incident
Summary
As
Cottage EMS crews handled a record number calls in 2008, the volunteers
of Cottage had another busy year. The Rescue responded to 249 calls
(one more than 2007). The breakdown is as follows:
By
Type: MVA
- 126
Lifeflight
- 43
Fire
- 25
Other
- 16
EMS
Assist - 8
Rescue
type - 7
Fire
Alarm - 6
Car
Fire - 4
Flood
related - 3
CO
related - 3
Hazmat
- 3
Gas
related - 2
Drill
/ training - 2
MCI
response - 1
By
Location: Carbondale
City - 120
Fell
Twp - 65
Carbondale
Twp. - 51
Vandling
- 5
Other
- 5
Forest
City - 1
Waymart
- 1
Clifford
- 1
Busiest
month - December (28)
Slowest
month - May (11)
Average
per month - 21
Average
crew per call - 4
Multiple
call days - 54
Christmas
Eve 2008 started early for the Cottage EMS & Rescue crews. As
freezing rain began to fall in the early morning hours, it was just a matter
of time. At 0550hrs, the EMS and Rescue units were sent to the intersection
of Salem Ave. & Main St. in the City of Carbondale for a car into a
pole with entrapment.
Units
arrived to find no accident, a short time later 51-37 (J. Scotchlas) found
the MVA in the 300 block of Main St. in Simpson. The lone driver
was found in the vehicle complaining of back pain. After stabilizing
the vehicle the Rescue crew removed the driver's door for extrication.
She was taken to Marian Community for her injuries.
Later
in the morning the Rescue, EMS and City FD were sent to Canaan St. for
the reported car into a house with entrapment. Units arrived to find
the occupant self extricated and not injured. The vehicle did not
strike the house and was drive-able.
The
early afternoon had the Rescue responding again with the City FD for a
fuel spill on Westside Dr. at the Dollar Store. Crews found a small
amount of gasoline mixed with the snow and controlled the hazard.
While
on scene the Rescue was sent, with Station 61 and Cottage EMS for a vehicle
rollover on Rt. 106 in Fell Twp. The Rescue was the first to
arrive to find a SUV on it's side with the driver self extricated and not
injured. The EMS unit arrived and obtained a refusal. The Rescue
assisted with hazard control and traffic.
While
this call was going on, Station 75 covered an MVA on Rt. 6 just above Exit
#7 in Carbondale Twp.
EMS
crews were kept busy throughout the day, picking up multiple fall victims
throughout our coverage area.
Thankfully,
Christmas Day was much quieter.
Arson fire in
Carbondale Twp. consumes home
Just
before 1am on December 15th, a Station 60 structure fire box was transmitted
for Meredith St. at Valley Lanes Bowling Center for the reported fully
involved house fire next to the bowling alley. 51-90 (Bohlig) arrived
just minutes after dispatch reporting a two story home under construction,
heavy fire on all divisions and all sides.
Ladder
58 and Engine 60 arrived, with E60 estabishing a water supply. Rescue
51-2 arrived taking side "b" and attacking with the deck gun. The
fire was brought under control in about 40 minutes. 51-9 & 51-8
provided the EMS standby while R51 provided lighting and rehab. Chief
62 had command while Chief 60 had operations.
On
the box: R51, R51-2, 51-9, 51-8, E60, T60, S62, L58, R59. Standby:
L20 Move up: E43 & C43.
New Hurst system
installed
In
the past few weeks, Cottage has ordered, taken delivery and installed a
new Hurst system on the Rescue. The new system includes a set of
ML28 Defender spreaders, an electric Simo pump and two 100' electric rewind
hoses. These tools, along with the Hurst MOC II cutters purchased
last year will almost complete the entire Hurst system upgrade. Next
on the list will be new rams and airbags.
With
the equipment coming of the Rescue being in very good condition, it has
been placed on Rescue 51-2, equipping both rescues with hydraulic tools.
A combi-tool may be added to the list on R51-2 by the end of the year.
Special
thanks to Jim and Dana at Susquehanna Fire Equipment for their help with
this project.
Rescue &
Jitney on off road rescue in Area 25
On
Sunday, December 7 in the late afternoon, the Cottage Rescue and Jitney
were requested by Command 25 at the scene of an off road rescue.
Two ATV riders fell from a dam deep into the wooded area. The Rescue
and Jitney arrived with the crew gearing up with rope supplies and an off
road set of ALS gear. Crews from Jessup, Olyphant, Archbald and Cottage
worked very well together in reaching and treating the patients.
Both patients were packaged and removed via ATV's from Archbald and Olyphant.
Rehabs 59 and 29 were also on scene providing rehab for the very cold rescuers
exiting the woods. The Rescue and Jitney cleared in about 2 hours.
More
Louisiana crew
recognized
On
Tuesday November 25th, the Cottage crew and their families, that were part
of the PA Strike Team deployment to Louisiana for Hurricane Gustav, were
recognized at a dinner hosted by EMS of Northeast PA. The dinner
was held at the Pittston Convention center and recognized all of the Region
5 teams that were deployed. Joseph Schmider, Director of the Bureau
of Emergency Medical Services for the P.A. Department of Health attended
the dinner to personally thank the team members and their families. More....
EMS / Rescue
on city house fire
On
November 12, just after 6pm the Carbondale City structure fire box was
hit for the reported working house fire on 42nd St. in the city.
E51
arrived and reported heavy smoke showing. After confirming the working
fire command requested R51 to the scene to assist with rehab.
Upon
the Rescue's arrival the crew provided lighting and rehab. 51-9 and
51-8 provided the EMS standby. Crews cleared in about 2 hours.
On
the box: E51, S51, R51-1, R51, 51-9, 51-8, E60. E24 and R59
on the move up to Station 51.
Members complete
vehicle rescue class
Congratulations
to Cottage volunteers Katrina Gaer and Adam Scotchlas for completing the
Vehicle Rescue class hosted by the Waymart
Fire Dept. Katrina is now certified as a BVR-T and Adam at the
BVR-O level.
Both
are just being introduced to the rescue service and with the new training
will be an important part of the Cottage team.
Off Road / Rope
Drill in Area 25
On
November 9th Rescue 51 and the "51 Jitney" were dispatched shortly after
9am to assist Station 25 for a search for a lost hunter. The
drill was headed by Jessup Fire and Rescue. The scenario was for
a missing hunter in the large wooded area off of Hill Street in Jessup.
The missing hunter had gone missing the night before after suffering a
leg injury and experiencing cardiac symptoms. The initial dispatch
brought Station 25 to the scene. After a scene size up and evaluation
of man power and apparatus Jessup Command requested additional resources
bringing in crews from Rescue 51 as well as R59, R21, R59-1 and R31.
Crews
searched the wooded area by foot and with the use of Cottage Jitney, as
well as, Jessup EMS and Archbald EMS's off road rescue units. Squad
59 was also used for its off road capability searching areas off of old
mining roads. Station 29 EMS provided rehab with FC29. Approximately
60 minutes into the search crew's spotted the downed hunter. The
missing hunter was located off of a power line access road approximately
225 feet down an embankment.
Members
of R51, R21 and R59-1 rappelled down to reach the victim while the remaining
crews set up the rigging systems to remove the patient and rescuers.
The incident was complete in just about 2 hours.
This
was the first time crews from the Upper Valley have trained with this type
of scenario. The drill was a success and crews from the Upper Valley
will be conducting more live exercise drills in the future.
Vehicle vs.
Pole x2
At
0335hrs on Sunday, Oct. 26th the Rescue, EMS, CPD & CFD were sent to
the reported car into a utility pole with fluids down at the intersection
of 7th Ave. & River St. in the city. Crews arrived to find the
occupant uninjured and in PD custody. The Rescue crew assisted with
hazard control and cleanup. There was little damage to the pole.
Just
as the crews returned another vehicle vs. pole was dropped, this time on
Pike St. in the city. Additional information was received that the
truck then struck a house and there were multiple lines down. Rescue
51, Engine 51, 51-9 and 51-8 were on the box and on the scene in less than
2 minutes. The driver had struck the utility pole, shearing it at
the base. The pole was suspended in the air by the lines.
The driver was self extricated and surprisingly uninjured. The roadway
was closed and PPL notified. The EMS crews evaluated the patient
and obtained refusals. The Rescue crew assisted with hazard control
and vehicle removal. Upon the arrival of PPL all units returned.
Two alarm fire
in 1st due
At
01:46 hrs on October 22nd 51-9 was dispatched along with the Carbondale
City FD for the reported working commercial fire on Gordon Ave.
It
was quickly determined that the fire was in area 60 (Carbondale Twp.) leading
to a different 1st alarm assignment which included R51 and R51-2.
51-9
and E51 were the first to arrive to report a working fire at the former
Pioneer Baptist Church.
R51-2
was on the road within minutes and upon arrival laid a 5" line to supply
Ladder 58, also supplying hose for a connection between E51 and E60. The
box went to 2 alarms bringing in a host of companies providing support.
Upon
the Rescue's arrival the crew was split, with most participating in fire
activity on "side c" and the remainder providing lighting, cascade and
setting up rehab. Cottage EMS performed the EMS standby
and worked the Rehab sector. 51-9/CH1 transported one firefighter
to MCH early in the incident.
Units
cleared just after 5am. Special thanks to Waymart EMS for standing
by while our crews were tied up. WNEP
Jitney runs
on 18 box
A
two alarm fire in Clifford brought out the "51 Jitney". The fire, which
went two alarms, consumed a barn and ran at will into 20 wooded acres near
Route 106 late Monday afternoon.
Due
to the rugged terrain and limited access, the ATV was specialled
for the response.
More:
www.CliffordFire.com
Marathon passes
quietly
On
Sunday, October 12th the crews from Cottage were on hand for the 13th annual
Steamtown Marathon. The Marathon passes through all 3 BLS primary
coverage areas, as well as a large portion of the ALS coverage
The
race was covered by 5 ALS crews and the Rescue. The race passed quietly
with only one runner needing assistance in Area 58 (Jermyn) where CH1 assisted
Wm. Walker evaluate a runner with respiratory problems who eventually refused
treatment.
Busy weekend includes
extrication
This
past weekend turned out to be a busy one for the crews at Cottage.
The usual busy EMS business was conducted with the weekend crews running
back to back calls all weekend. As we do on many weekends throughout the
summer, a crew was on standby at the Hurricane Hills Motocross track in
Area 24.
The
volunteers kept busy with the rescue and special events. Saturday
started early with a crash on Enterprise Drive in the city. EMS crews
transported one while the Rescue assisted with hazard control and cleanup.
At
approximately 930pm the Rescue, EMS & Station 61 were sent to Dundaff
St. in Fell Twp. for the car into a tree with entrapment. 51-45 (Veina)
was the first to arrive to confirm confinement and requesting the Hurst
tools for extrication. Upon the Rescue's arrival the light tower
was fire up and crews went to work. The patient was accessed through
the rear of the vehicle. With the crew from E61-4 providing assistance
and fire protection the Rescue crew removed the driver's door, creating
an extrication pathway. The patient was extricated and removed to
the EMS unit. Due to the nature of his injuries, he was taken to
the LZ in Carbondale where Squad 51 set up for the LifeFlight 3 landing.
The patient's care was transferred and he was flown to the trauma center.
After
cleanup and removal of the vehicle the Rescue was headed back when the
found a female lying on the side of the roadway. The crew called
for EMS assistance and care for the patient until 51-9's arrival.
The patient was packaged and transported to MCH.
Still
not back to the station, the Rescue responded as QRS to a residence in
the city and assisted the EMS crew with a critically ill patient who was
also transported to MCH by Cottage EMS.
Sunday
morning brought an ALS crew and the Jitney (Teryx) to area 41 for an offroad
1/2 marathon. Crews worked with Forest City EMS, Pleasant Mt. EMS
and Clifford EMS providing ALS services and off road services with the
Jitney. The ALS unit was set up at the "18 Heavy" which acted as
the command center. Crews cleared the standby in about 5 hours. Half
marathon photos from CliffordFire
Double fatality
on Rt. 106
Just
before 2am on Sunday, August 17th Cottage EMS & Rescue were sent along
with Station 61 for the reported motor vehicle accident involving a motorcycle.
Initial reports from the scene indicated one traumatic arrest with 3 total
patients. 51-9/CH1 arrived to determine that two of the three patients,
unfortunately, were deceased. The third patient refused care and
was taken into State Police custody.
The
Rescue provided lighting for over 4 hours while PSP R&I investigated.
They, along with E61-4 also assisted with scene clean up. Just over 24
hours earlier, the Rescue, EMS and 61-4 were sent to the same area of Rt.
106 for the car on it's roof. The patient was self extricated and
ambulatory upon arrival of crews. He was transported to MCH by 51-9/CH1.
The Rescue provided lighting, hazard control and helped with clean up.
51 cuts again
Photo
by C. Melodia
On
Monday July 7th, the crews from Cottage were sent to another roll-over
MVA with entrapment. CFD was also sent, but as the call unfolded
it was determined that the call was just over the Carbondale City / Carbondale
Twp. border. Crews arrived to find a SUV resting on it's passenger side
with a female patient, partially ejected with her legs trapped under the
A post on the passenger side. Some bystanders had placed a car jack under
the truck to relieve the pressure from her legs. The Rescue arrived with
the crew quickly going to work along with the E51 crew stabilizing the
truck with the Junk Yard Dogs and cribbing. Access to the patient
was made through the rear. After removing the windshield the roof
was flapped backward creating an extrication path.Cottage EMS transported
the patient her to Community Medical Center.
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Link On the box: R51, 51-9/CH1, 51-8/CH2, E51,
E60, S62
Entrapment on
106 / Casey highway motorcycle crash
On
Wednesday July 2nd in the early evening hours Cottage Rescue and EMS were
sent along with Station 61 fire for the reported vehicle roll over with
entrapment.
The
51 Rescue Officer (Baron) was the first to arrive to confirm an SUV on
it's roof with one pinned inside. The Rescue arrived and the crew quickly
went to work stabilizing the truck with the Junk Yard Dogs and cribbing.
The
crew used the Hurst spreaders to gain access and make an extrication path.
While E61-4 provided fire protection, the Rescue and EMS crews extricated
the patient who was transported to CMC with significant injuries. Just
as the rescue was finished cleaning up they were sent to the Casey Highway
with CTFD units for a motorcycle accident.
Cottage
also transported this victim to CMC. The Rescue crew assisted with
patient care and packaging. Pix Visit
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