Call #248
12/31/07 1330hrs
- MVA, Brooklyn St. Carbondale City
The final rescue
call for 2007 was a minor MVA where the Rescue was staged just away from
the scene. Cottage EMS transported one patient and obtained one refusal.
CFD handled the hazard control.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
S51, CPD
12/30/07 2144hrs
- MVA, N. Scott St. Carbondale City
The Rescue and EMS
were sent to the reported MVA, truck into a pole. Cottage EMS and
E51 arrived and a car that struck a pole, breaking the pole, but not injuring
the patient. 51-9 obtained a refusal and R51 was canceled en-route.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
12/30/07 1829hrs
- MVA, Salem Mt. Road. Carbondale Twp.
Rescue and EMS were
sent to the reported rollover with injuries. Units arrived to find
truck that rolled off the road with the driver self extricated. Cottage
EMS transported the injured to MCH while the R51 crew provided lighting
and assisted with hazard control.
R51, 51-9/CH1, E60,
S62, PSP
12/29/07 1312hrs
- Structure fire, Main St. Simpson
Cottage Rescues'
51 and 51-2, as well as Cottage EMS, were part of the commercial structure
fire box for a reported structure fire at the Dollar General. E61-4
was the first to arrive to find an electrical fire in a cooler. Power
was disconnected which corrected the situation. 51-9 was on the EMS
standby and the Rescues' were canceled en-route.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
E61-4, L51, E42, R41
12/28/07 2000hrs
- LZ Setup, Hendrick Mfg. Carbondale City
The Rescue set up
the night time LZ for the LifeFlight 3 landing. Cottage EMS provided
the transportation while CFD provided fire protection.
R51, 51-9, S51
12/28/07 1900hrs
- MVA, Cottage St. Carbondale City
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent with CPD & CFD for the injury accident. 51-32
(Surdovel) was the first to arrive and reported one patient, self extricated
complaining of neck and back pain. E51 arrived and stabilized the
vehicles. Cottage EMS arrived, obtained one refusal and transported
one to MCH. Units cleared in about 30 minutes.
R51, 51-8, E51,
CPD
12/27/07 1130hrs
- MVA, Salem Mt. Road. Carbondale Twp.
The Rescue and EMS
were sent along with the CTFD units for an MVA with injuries. The
Rescue was the first to arrive to find one vehicle into a telephone pole
with the pole severed and the driver self extricated. The Rescue
crew assessed the patient and secured the vehicle. 51-9 arrived and
further assessed the patient to ultimately refused treatment. S62
provided traffic control while E60 controlled hazards.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E60, T60, S62, 60 PD
12/25/07 0530hrs
- LZ Setup, Hendrick Mfg.
An early Christmas
wake up for the R51 volunteers came to set up the LZ for an incoming medical
helicopter. The Rescue crew handled the LZ duties while S51 provided
fire protection and Cottage EMS did the transport from MCH.
R51, 51-9, S51
12/24/07 1630hrs
- Reported structure fire, 900 block of Main St. Simpson
Rescue 51 and Cottage
EMS were part of the structure box for a possible house fire. R51-2
is normally also on the box, but is out for preventative maintenance so
R41 was bumped up. Chief 61 was advised by Comm center that the caller
was reporting the fire was extinguished. The Chief held all units
while E61-4 investigated. All units were returned a short time later.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
E61-3, L51, R41, E42, T75
12/21/07 1610hrs
- Smoke investigation / furnace malfunction, Brooklyn St. Carbondale City
Just as the Rescue
returned from the below call a large amount of black smoke was noticed
from about 1/4 mile down the street from the station. R51 responded
and notified CFD who also responded. The Rescue arrived to find the
resident reporting a furnace malfunction. E51 & L51 arrived and
investigated. R51 was released by Chief 51.
R51, 51-9, E51,
L51
12/21/07 - 1430hrs
- MVA / Rope rescue, LVIH westbound, Carbondale Twp.
The Rescue, ALS
& BLS units were dispatched to the reported SUV rollover on the LVIH
westbound, just west of Exit 7. 51-9 was the first unit to arrive
with 51-37 (J. Scotchlas) assuming the LVIH command. He reported
a pickup truck that rolled off the highway, over the guard rail and down
a 100' embankment with the driver ejected. The driver was found approximately
75' down with embankment with critical injuries. The Rescue arrived
and split crews with half assisting the EMS crew treat and package the
patient while the other half set up the 3 to 1 haul system. Squad
62 closed down the westbound lanes for the operation while Engine 60 acted
as the anchor. The crew packaged the patient and he was hauled up
by personnel from R51, E60 & S62. He was placed in the ambulance
and transported to CMC. From the time the Rescue arrived to the transport
was less than 20 minutes. The crews went right back to work doing
very thorough searches of the wooded area for other victims with nothing
being found. After clean up the crew assisted the recovery service
with the vehicle removal. Crews cleared in just over 2 hours.
On the box: R51,
51-9, 51-8, CH1, CH2, E60, T60, S62, PSP. COMMAND: Chief 60 (Wahy),
EMS Sector: 51-37 (J. Scotchlas), Operations: 51 Rescue Officer (Baron)
12/20/07 0515hrs
- MVA - pedestrian struck, Dundaff St. Carbondale City
A report of a person
struck by a car had R51, E51 and Cottage EMS dispatched. The first
arriving units found a juvenile with minor injuries who was transported
to MCH. The Rescue was canceled before responding.
R51, 51-9/CH1, E51,
CPD
12/18/07 1730hrs
- MVA, Fallbrook St. Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent to the 2nd MVA within the hour for a report of a car into
a pole with injuries. E51 and 51-9 arrived to find all patients self
extricated with minor injuries. The Rescue was returned to service
shortly after arrival.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
12/18/07 1700hrs
- MVA, Dundaff St. Carbondale City
A 2 car MVA with
possible injuries prompted a dispatch for Cottage EMS & Rescue.
51-9 and E51 arrived to find a minor MVA with no injuries and all vehicles
off the roadway. The Rescue was canceled and 51-9 obtained refusals.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
12/16/07 - 1830hrs
- Automatic fire alarm, Rt. 6 Mayfield
Rescue 51 was part
of a box alarm in area 59 for the automatic alarm at a vehicle repair shop.
The Rescue had been bumped from the 2nd alarm due to area 59 units being
out of service in area 36 on special details. R51 arrived shortly
after L58. No fire was found and all units were returned.
R51, R59, R25, R21,
E59, L58, E59-2, 59-8
12/16/07 0938hrs
- Trees into a residence, Salem Mt. Road, Carbondale Twp.
Rescue 51 and Cottage
EMS were part of the rescue box alarm in the City of Carbondale for a report
of multiple trees down into a residence on Salem Ave. in the city.
Comm center then advised that the call was actually in Carbondale Twp.
on Salem Mt. Road. With R51 also on that box it continued in.
The rescue was the first to arrive to find multiple large trees down in
to a house, over wire and in the roadway. This was caused by high
winds moving through the area. The homeowners reported that all occupants
had been evacuated and the power to the home was shut off. PPL was
contacted but not able to provide and ETA due to a high call volume.
R51 and 51-9 returned to service while S62 and FP62 remained on scene for
traffic.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62
12/13/07 0900hrs
- MVA, Meredith St. Carbondale Twp.
While returning
from a call, 51-9/CH1 came across a MVA on Meredith St. The
called in for the MVA box to be sent and assessed the injured patient.
The Rescue arrived and stabilized the vehicle and controlled hazards.
Chief 60 returned all units due to poor road conditions. 51-9 transported
the patient to MCH. R51 cleared upon the arrival of PSP.
R51, 51-9/CH1, PSP
12/11/07 1540HRS
- MVA, Pike St. Carbondale
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent along with CPD & CFD for the reported MVA with 2 injuries.
Crews found one patient not entrapped but still in her vehicle with the
other patient walking around, refusing treatment. The rescue crew
stabilized the vehicles and with the assistance of CFD & EMS crews
extricated the patient who was then transported to MCH by 51-9.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
12/10/07 1810hrs
- MVA, Casey Highway at Exit 7, Carbondale Twp.
A two car MVA with
injuries brought out the Cottage crews to the area of Exit #7. The
first arriving crews found a minor MVA with one minor injury. The
Rescue was canceled enroute by Chief 60. Cottage EMS transported
one patient to MCH.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E60, T60, S62, PSP
12/10/07 1600hrs
- Smoke investigation - Beech St. Carbondale City
While on the road
the R51 crew noticed a smoke condition on the city's east side. After
reporting the condition to CFD the Rescue assisted E51 in locating the
smoke which was found to be an illegal burn on Beech St. in the city.
R51, E51
12/9/07 0750hrs -
MVA, 900 block of Main St. Simpson
The Rescue was dispatched
along with Cottage EMS and FTFD for the reported MVA with confinement,
possible entrapment. The first arriving R51 members found a car that
struck a concrete block with one patient still in the vehicle. E61-4
arrived and stabilized the vehicle while the R51 split duties between extricating
the non-entrapped patient and hazard control. The patient was extricated
and transported to CMC by 51-8/CH4 while the Rescue helped with the cleanup.
R51, 51-8/CH4, E61-4,
PSP
12/9/07 0515hrs -
Possible structure fire, Main St. Simpson
Rescue's 51 and
51-2 were part of the structure fire box alarm in area 61 for the report
of an alarm going off inside the residence with the occupant reporting
a gas smell and heat coming from her basement. L51, 51-9 and E61-4
were the first to arrive and investigated the problem, canceling R51 and
R51-2 en-route as nothing was found.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
E61-4, E61-3, L51, E42
12/6/07 1230hrs -
MVA, S. Main St. Carbondale City
A multi-vehicle,
multi-patient MVA was reported to Comm. Center by CPD with the request
for multiple Cottage EMS units. R51 was out of service for maintenance
so R51-2 and R59 were sent along with E51. Cottage also responded
three EMS units. Units arrived to find a 4 car accident with only
3 injuries as two parked cars were involved. All the vehicles were
stabilized and the patients were extricated by the Engine and Rescue crews.
Two EMS units transported the injured.
R51-2, 51-9/CH1,
51-8, 51-7, E51, R59, CPD
12/6/07 0810hrs -
EMS Assist - forcible entry, Wyoming St. Carbondale City
The Rescue was called
to assist a Cottage EMS unit for the elderly female not answering her door,
possibly down in the residence. The rescue crew used a set of irons
to force a door in the residence, only to gain entry to find the resident
to be ok.
R51, 51-9, CPD
12/5/07 1445hrs -
MVA, Baker Road. Fell Twp.
An original report
of a wheelchair van versus a school bus prompted a large response from
Cottage personnel. A Cottage wheelchair van had a near head-on
accident on the remote road with a van carrying school children.
Cottage responded with 4 EMS units and the Rescue, placing EMS 59 and Forest
City EMS on standby. All of the victims in the school van were
uninjured and refused treatment. The occupants of the Cottage van
required treatment and transport. Due to the position of the van
the rescue crew stabilized the van, hyperextended the passenger door and,
with the help of 61 fire personnel extricated the victims. Cottage
transported the two victims to Marian Community. The Rescue and one
EMS unit remained on scene while PSP investigated and the vehicles were
removed.
R51, 51-9/CH1, 51-8,
51-7, 51-10, E61-4, 59-8, FC2, PSP
12/2/07 2329hrs -
MVA, Rt. 171 Fell Twp.
A car into a pole
with entrapment brought out the Cottage crews on this snow & rainy
night. Crews arrived to find a vehicle into a ditch with no entrapment
or injuries. The Rescue provided lighting and scene protection while
Cottage EMS obtained a refusal.
R51, 51-9/CH1, 51-8,
E61-4, PSP
12/2/07 2030hrs -
MVA, Main St. Simpson
Slick roads caused
a head on crash near the bridge in Simpson bringing out the EMS & Rescue
crews. Crews found 3 patients, one injured and two refusing.
The Rescue arrived and provided lighting while the engine crew controlled
hazards. Cottage EMS transported the patient and obtained the refusals.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
PSP
11/27/07 0900hrs
- LZ set up, Hendrick's
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were dispatched to set up the Landing Zone for the incoming medical
helicopter. The crew from Stat Medivac safely landed. Cottage
provided transportation for the patient out of Marian Community.
R51, 51-9, S51
11/26/07 0608hrs
- MVA, Rt 106 Fell Twp.
Slick roads reportedly
caused a one car MVA that Rescue's 51 and 51-2 were dispatched to along
with E61-4 and Cottage EMS. 51-9 was the first to arrived to find
the driver of a pickup truck that had rolled over, off the road and down
and embankment, out of the vehicle. The patient was transported to
MCH. The Rescue's provided lighting while the towing service removed
the vehicle.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
51-8, E61-4, E24, PSP
11/24/07 1730hrs
- MVA, Dundaff St. Fell Twp.
Rescue's 51 and
51-2 were sent to the reported car into the woods along with E61-4 and
Cottage ALS/BLS. Units arrived to find self extricated patients with
minor injuries who were transported to MCH. Rescue 51 provided lighting
and R51-2 was returned.
R51, R51-2, 51-9/CH1,
51-8, 24-9, E61-4, PSP
11/24/07 2020hrs
- LZ setup, Hendrick's
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were dispatched to set up the Landing Zone for the incoming medical
helicopter. The crew from LifeFlight safely landed. Cottage
provided transportation for the patient out of Marian Community.
R51, 51-9, S51
11/21/07 1844hrs
- MVA, Rt. 171 & Buffalo Road, Fell Twp.
Rescue and EMS were
sent to the reported MVA with injuries. The first arriving EMS units
found a pickup truck through a set of guardrails with 3 occupants self
extricated. All three patients refused treatment. The Rescue
arrived and stabilized the truck with the winch and chains. The rescue
also provided lighting until the towing service removed the vehicle.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E61-4, PSP
11/19/07 0623hrs
- MVA, Canaan St. Carbondale Twp.
A car into a tree
prompted a dispatch for Rescue 51 and Cottage EMS along with CTFD units.
The EMS unit obtained refusals while the Rescue was canceled enroute as
no services were needed.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62
11/16/07 2230hrs
- MVA, Pike St. Carbondale City
Rescue and EMS responded
to the report of a pedestrian struck by a vehicle. The EMS unit transported
the patient with minor injuries while the Rescue provided lighting for
the PD investigation.
R51, 51-9/CH2, E51,
CPD
11/15/07 1225hrs
- MVA, Peebles Plaza Carbondale
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent for the car into a pole with fluids down. Units
arrived to find a minor MVA with no injuries or hazards. The Rescue
was canceled enroute and the EMS unit obtained a refusal.
R51, 51-8, 51-7,
E51, CPD
11/13/07 1020hrs
- Gas main break, Mermelsteins Plaza
A "large gas main
break" brought crews from Cottage EMS & Rescue to the Mermelsteins
Plaza. A paving contractor struck the 2 inch main causing a substantial
rupture. The Rescue was the first to arrive and quickly requested
R51-2 for immediate fire protection. As R51-2 arrived an emergency
evacuation of the surrounding area was initiated by the Rescue crews and
CPD. 51 fire was dispatched when it was determined that the leak
was in the city. E51 laid in with 1000' of 5" hose. R51-2 also
hit a hydrant as did S62. PG energy then arrived and controlled the
rupture. All units cleared in about an hour.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
E51, S51, R51-1, E60, S62, 51 PD, 59 PD
11/13/07 0530hrs
- MVA, Dundaff St. & Owego Tpk. Fell Twp.
The Rescue and Cottage
EMS were sent with Station 61 for the reported car into a tree. Units
arrived to find a vehicle that had gone off the road not striking anything.
One minor was transport by Cottage EMS to Marian Community. The rescue
was held until the vehicle was removed.
R51, 51-8, E61-4,
PSP
11/11/07 0215hrs
- MVA, Wayne St. & 10th Ave. Carbondale
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent to the car into a tree with an unresponsive occupant.
Units arrived to find a single occupant, conscious in the vehicle that
had gone onto a sidewalk and lightly hit a tree. The patient was
extricated and handed over to EMS crews.
11/11/07 0030hrs
- Structure Fire, Honesdale Rd. Whites Crossing
The Rescue and EMS
were part of the structure fire box for the shed fire in area 60.
Due to a failure by the Lackawanna Co. Comm Center to hit the rescue tones
(twice) the Rescue was never actually dispatched. Command 62 then
called for R59 as mutual aid. Cottage EMS was on scene providing
the EMS standby.
51-9, E60, T60,
S62, R59, E61-4, T75, T24
11/10/07 MVA,
Main St. Simpson
While the Rescue
was on the below call a MVA was dispatched in the 500 block of Main St.
in Simpson. Rescue 41 was sent in place of R51. Cottage EMS
arrived and found no injuries and obtained refusals. R41 was canceled as
Engine 61-4 handled the call.
R51, 51-7, E61-4,
R41
11/10/07
LZ Setup - Hendrick Mfg. Carbondale
The Rescue was sent
to set up the LZ for the incoming LifeFlight. The Rescue handled
the LZ setup while S51 provided fire protection. Cottage EMS did
the transport.
R51, 51-9, S51
11/10/07 1015hrs
- MVA, Canaan St. Carbondale City
The Rescue and Cottage
EMS were sent with CPD & CFD for the reported injury accident.
Units arrived to find a minor MVA with no injuries. The Rescue was
canceled and the EMS unit obtained refusals.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
11/9/07 1300hrs -
LZ Setup Hendrick Mfg, Carbondale
The rescue was sent
along with Squad 51 to set up the LZ for an emergency pediatric transfer
coming from a scene in Wayne Co. Just as the LZ was set up the incoming
unit diverted because LF3 canceled on the flight.
R51, S51
11/8/07 1700hrs -
LZ Setup, Hendrick Mfg. Carbondale
The rescue and an
EMS unit were sent to setup the night time LZ for LifeFlight 3's landing.
LF3 landed and departed without incident.
R51, 51-9, S51
11/8/07 1630hrs -
LZ Setup, Hendrick Mfg. Carbondale
The rescue and an
EMS unit were sent to setup the night time LZ for Stat Medivac's landing.
The helicopter aborted during the flight due to a mechanical issue.
R51, 51-9, S51
11/7/07 1800hrs -
Unknown fire, School St. Childs.
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were part of the Station 60 box alarm for the unknown fire.
Chief 60 arrived and found a controlled burn and canceled all units.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, L58
11/6/07 0745hrs -
MVA, Main St. & 8th Ave. Carbondale
The rescue and Cottage
ALS/BLS were sent to the reported child struck by a vehicle. The
EMS unit arrived and packaged the patient with the assistance of E51.
The Rescue was canceled.
R51, 51-9/CH1, E51,
CPD
10/31/07 0900hrs
- Structure fire, Lower Powderly St. Carbondale Twp.
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were on the structure fire box alarm for the possible structure
fire. The first arriving units found a fully involved shed fire in
the rear of the residence. While protecting the exposure the crews
knocked down the fire. R51 provided manpower and tools. Cottage
EMS cared for the homeowner while fire crews operated. Crews cleared
in about an hour.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E60, S62, L58, CTPD
10/28/07 - LZ setup,
Hendrick Mfg. Carbondale
Rescue 51 and Cottage
EMS were sent to set up the LZ for the medical flight. Squad 51 provided
fire protection. The helicopter landed and departed without incident.
Cottage EMS provided patient transport.
R51, 51-9, S51
10/22/07 - LZ setup
- Hendrick Mfg. Carbondale
Rescue and EMS were
sent to set up the LZ but were canceled as the helicopter was not able
to fly.
R51, 51-9, S51
10/20/07 1848hrs
- Motorcycle accident, Erie St. & Lower Powderly St. Carbondale Twp.
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent to the reported motorcycle accident with the victim "in
and out of consciousness." EMS Captain Jim Pettinato was the first
to arrive and found the victim unresponsive and not breathing. Jim
opened the patients airway just as the Rescue and ambulance arrived.
After the crew provided ventilations for a minute or two the victim began
breathing spontaneously again and slowly regained consciousness.
He was packaged and transported to the trauma center. If not for
the quick response and treatment lead by Jim, a veteran in EMS, the patient's
outcome would have been much worse.
R51, 51-9, CH1,
E60, S62, PSP
10/13/07 2200hrs
- MVA, Belmont St. & Canaan St. Carbondale City
The Rescue and EMS
units were sent for the reported MVA with injuries. The first arriving
units found a 2 car MVA with 6 patients. All patients were evaluated
and all ended up refusing treatment. The Rescue provided lighting
with the tower and assisted with hazard control and cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
10/10/07 1800hrs
- Unknown fire, Meredith St. Carbondale Twp.
A motorist came
into the station to report a "large fire" off of Meredith St. in the township.
The rescue went en-route just as fire units were being dispatched.
The Rescue arrived along with Chief 60 to find a controlled burn.
All units were returned.
R51, E60, S62
10/9/07 1900hrs -
Fire Alarm, Birch Hills Residence Simpson
Rescue's 51 and
51-2 were sent as part of the box alarm at the personal care home.
Chief 61 canceled all units prior to responding. The alarm was due
to a severe storm passing through the area.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
E61-4, E61-3, E42, L51
10/9/07 1455hrs -
MVA, Casey Highway westbound
Rescue and EMS were
sent to the reported rollover with one injured. The first arriving
EMS unit found the patient self extricated from the vehicle that was on
it's roof. The victim refused treatment. The Rescue remained
on scene until the vehicle was removed.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, CH3, E60, S62, PSP
10/8/07 1915hrs -
MCI assist, Putnam Ave. Scranton
The Cottage MCI
trailer was sent via telephone to the MCI where over 30 people were overcome
by a chemical smell. The trailer responded with a crew of 4 but was
canceled prior to arrival. Blakely's MCI trailer was also dispatched
and assisted on the scene.
10/8/07 1815hrs -
MVA, Rt 106 Fell Twp.
Rescues 51, 51-2
and Cottage EMS were sent along with FTFD units for the reported rollover
with injuries. The Rescue was the first to arrive to find a vehicle
on it's roof with 3 patients self extricated. The Rescue crew stabilized
the vehicle and assisted the EMS crews with patient packaging. Two
of the victims were transported to CMC while the 3rd was taken to MCH.
The Rescue also provided lighting.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
51-8, CH2, CH3, 24-9, E61-4, PSP
10/7/07 1630hrs -
ATV accident - Off Meredith St. Mayfield
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were dispatched to the area of Exit 6 on the Casey Highway along with
the Carbondale Twp. fire department for the reported ATV accident with
a traumatic arrest. The EMS unit and Rescue quickly arrived to learn
that the victim was well into the woods. Thankfully he was along
a road that was passable for the emergency vehicles. 51-9/CH1, Rescue
51 and Engine 60 went into the scene. A severely injured patient
was found off the road a few feet down and embankment after he reportedly
struck a tree. Due to his injuries and distance into the woods, LifeFlight
3 was requested. Tanker 60 and Squad 62 set up the LZ at the park
and ride at exit 6. The EMS and Rescue crew packaged the patients
and with the help of the Engine 60 crew, removed him to the MICU.
The patient was transported out to the LZ where his care was transferred
to LF3 who flew him to CMC in Scranton. The victim was
accessed, packaged, treated and transported in less than 30 minutes from
dispatch...great work by all involved.
R51, 51-9, CH3,
E60, S62, T60, LF3, 59PD, PSP
10/6/07 2345hrs -
MVA, Church St. Carbondale
A reported motorcycle
accident brought out EMS, fire and rescue crews. E51 and 51-9 arrived
at the reported location to learn that the subject fled the scene prior
to their arrival. The Rescue was canceled enroute.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
10/5/07 1600hrs -
Gasoline spill, Main St. Childs
Rescue 51 was sent
along with CTFD units for the reported "large gasoline spill" at the mini
mart. The Rescue arrived to find a small amount, approximately 2-3
gallons, on the ground. The crew dropped absorbent to contain the
spill.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, CTPD
9/30/07 1700hrs -
MVA, Main & Salem, Carbondale
While at the below
call another accident took place a block away. Crews quickly responded
and found a 2 car crash with all patients self extricated. Both patients
refused treatment. The Rescue remained on scene until the vehicles
were removed.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
9/30/07 1600hrs -
MVA, Main & 6th, Carbondale
A 3 car MVA with
injuries was dispatched just outside 51 fire headquarters. Units
arrived to find 6 patients at the accident, 3 to be transported and 3 refusals.
Cottage EMS transported the 3 while the Rescue crew assisted with hazard
control and cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
51-7, CH1, CH2, E51, CPD
9/22/07 0626hrs -
Rekindle, Main St. Childs.
The first alarm
assignment went out at the below location for the re-kindle. R51 and R51-2
were the first to arrive to find fire in the wall on side B. The crews
stretched a line and put a knock to the fire. Ladder 58, Engine 60 and
Squad 62 arrived a short time later and all the hot spots were hit. Crews
remained on scene for another 2-3 hours. R51, R51-2, 51-9, E60, S62
9/21/07 1943hrs -
Two Alarm commercial fire, Main St. Childs
Cottage Fire, Rescue
and EMS spent a good portion of Friday evening at a two alarm fire in Carbondale
Township at the Mermelstein building. The building, located on Business
Route 6, housed several businesses under one roof. The fire drew apparatus
from three counties as water woes forced firefighters to shuttle water
and draft from the Lackawanna River besides using the overtaxed hydrant
system. Rescue 51-2 was assigned to the tanker fill site on near Meredith
St. Three EMS crews stood by at the fire scene and helped out with rehab
working side by side with Rehab 59. Crews from Forest City EMS and Archbald
EMS also assisted by covering calls from our main station. Rescue 51 served
as the command post, provided cascade and scene lighting. Crews remained
on the scene until after 02:00 hours on Saturday. Chief 62 (MacDonald)
had command while Chief 60 (Wahy) had operations. EMS Lt.51 (Bifano) ran
the EMS sector. A special thanks to the hard working crew from Rehab 59
for all their help.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
51-8, 51-7: ENGINES 60, 43, 51, 24, 20, 59, 58-3 LADDERS: 51, 58, 20, 43
RESCUES: 59, 36, 25 SQUAD: 62 REHAB: 59 EMS: 59-9 TANKERS: 60, 15, 36,
24, 18, 28, 2, 14, 63 EMA: 35 COMPANIES MOVED: 61, 26, 75, 22, 5, EMS 21,
Forest City EMS
9/19/07 2244hrs - Car fire, Casey Highway
Rescue was sent for the reported car fire
between exits 6 & 7. Units searched the area but no fire was found.
R51, 51-9, E60, S62
9/19/07 1821hrs - Unknown type fire - Salem
Mt. Road, Carbondale Twp.
Rescue was sent for the unknown fire in
the wooded area off of Salem Mt. road. Units were not able to locate any
fire and returned to service.
R51, 51-9, E60, S62
9/18/07 2000hrs - MVA, Canaan St. Carbondale
Twp.99/17/07 2355hrs - MVA, Belmont St. & Robinson Ave. Carbondale
City
Rescue and EMS were sent to the reported
rollover with injuries. Crews arrived to find a vehicle that came down
Copeland Ave, veered across Belmont St, going across the lawn and sidewalk
and rolling onto Robinson Ave. The sole victim was self extricated and
transported to MCH by Cottage EMS. The Rescue deployed the light tower
while the crew helped cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8, CH1, E51, CPD
9/17/07 1959hrs - "Child stuck in swing",
Westgate Dr. Carbondale City
Rescue and Engine 51 were sent along with
the EMS unit for the reported teenager stuck in a small swing at the playground.
The crews arrived and worked to remove the patient. She was first lowered
to the ground and hand tools were used to remove her. Upon extrication
the patient refused medical care.
R51, 51-9, E51
9/15/07 2240hrs -
Fire, Salem Mt. Road, Carbondale Twp.
Rescue and Cottage
EMS were part of the alarm assignment to assist the CTPD to extinguish
a large controlled burn. The rescue crew provided manpower and lighting.
Units cleared in less than an hour.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, 60 PD
9/15/07 0200hrs -
MVA, Main St. Carbondale
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent to the reported MVA with injuries.. Fire and EMS units
arrived
to find a parked car that was struck by a hit and run driver. The Rescue
was returned to service prior to responding.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
9/14/07 0745hrs -
MVA, Garfield Ave. Carbondale City
The Rescue was canceled
prior to arriving that the reported MVA with injuries. There was minor
damage to the vehicles involved and Cottage EMS transported one patient
for an evaluation.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
9/12/07 - 2000hrs
- Gas leak, Main St. Simpson
Rescues 51 and 51-2
were dispatched along with Station 61 for the reported gas leak. Units
arrived but were unable to find the source of the smell. The rescue crew
used the gas meter while the R51-2 crew stood by. Cottage EMS was also
on standby.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
E61-4, E61-3 (R41 on standby)
9/9/07 1800hrs -
Structure fire, Jefferson St. Simpson
Rescue's 51 and
51-2 were dispatched to assist Station 61 for the reported structure fire.
Rescue 51-2 was diverted to Station 61 for the standby while R51 was brought
to the scene. Fire crews found an electrical fire in the panel box in the
residence. The fire was out upon their arrival. The home was ventilated
and crews returned in less than an hour.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
E61-3, L51, E42 (R51-2 & T24 moved to Station 61)
9/6/07 1808hrs -
MVA, Archbald St. Carbondale City
Rescue and EMS were
sent with CFD & CPD for the reported car into a wall with the vehicle
possibly on fire. Fire and EMS arrived to find a minor MVA with the
occupant self extricated and no fire. The Rescue was canceled and
Cottage EMS transported one to Marian Community.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
9/5/07 2030hrs -
Brush fire, Morss Ave Simpson
The Rescue was sent
to assist FTFD units with a reported brush fire. R51-2 was also requested
by Command 61. All units were canceled en-route as no fire was found.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
E61-3, T24
9/5/07 1530hrs -
EMS Assist, railroad tracks off River St. Carbondale City
Cottage EMS was
sent for the reported male with a broken leg in a remote area of the railroad
tracks. The patient was located approximately 200 feet from the roadway.
The Rescue was brought in for man power and patient removal via stokes
basket.
R51, 51-9, CH1
9/4/07 1310hrs -
MVA with confinement - Salem Mt. Road, Carbondale Twp.
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent along with CTFD for the reported 2 car MVA with entrapment.
The Rescue was the first to arrive to find an elderly female victim confined
in her vehicle that had been struck from behind. The vehicle was
stablized and the passenger door was forced with a halligan bar.
The patient was extricated and handed over to Cottage EMS who transported
her to the trauma center. The other victim refused care. The
Rescue crew also controlled hazards and helped clean up the scene.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, E60, CTPD
9/3/07 0705hrs -
2 alarm structure fire, Gilbert St. Carbondale City
Carbondale FD and
Cottage EMS were sent to the possible structure fire on Gilbert St. in
the city. Fire units arrived to find the working residential fire.
After assessing the situation, fire command requested a second alarm be
transmitted, which included the Rescue and additional EMS units from Cottage.
The Rescue was assigned to rehab duties while the EMS crew, under the command
of 51-90 (Bohlig), provided the EMS standby. The stubborn fire was
brought under control around noon time.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
51-7. E51, S51, R51-1, R59, L58, E59, E24
8/31/07 0150hrs -
MVA, Dundaff St. Carbondale City
A car into a pole
with fluids down brought out the EMS & Rescue crews. Units arrived
to find a minor accident with no rescue services needed.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
8/28/07 1550hrs -
LZ Setup, Hendrick Mfg. Carbondale City
Rescue set up the
daytime LZ for the landing of LifeFlight helicopter for the transport out
of Marian Community. Cottage EMS provided the transportation.
R51, 51-9, S51
8/27/07 2055hrs -
LZ Setup - Hendrick's Mfg. Clidco Dr.
Shortly after LF3
took off from the below call, LF1 landed at the Carbondale LZ for another
medical flight. The crew stood-by for about 2 hours while the crew
retrieved the patient from Marian Community. LF1 took off without
incident and the crew returned to service.
R51, 51-9, S51
8/27/07 1955hrs -
LZ Setup - Hendricks Mfg. Clidco Dr.
Rescue and EMS were
sent to set up the LZ for the medical flight out of Marian Community.
LF3 landed and took off without incident. The crew remained on scene
for a second LifeFlight coming in.
R51, 51-9, S51
8/27/07 1843hrs -
MVA, Fallbrook St. Carbondale City
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent to the MVA with injuries. The crews arrived to find
two patients, one injured and one refusing. Cottage EMS transported
one to Marian Community while the Rescue stood by at the scene.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
8/27/07 1656hrs -
Chemical smell, Cottage St. Carbondale City
Rescue 51 was sent
along with the city's fire department for the reported "chemical smell"
in the area of Cottage St. Units arrived to find an odor that resembled
lighter fluid. The crews were not able to find the source and the
odor
dissipated. All units returned to service.
R51, 51-9, E51,
S51, R51-1, CPD
8/26/07 0950hrs -
LZ Setup - Hendricks Mfg. Clidco Dr.
Rescue set up the
daytime LZ for the landing of Jeff Stat helicopter out of Philadelphia
for the transport out of Marian Community. Cottage EMS provided the
transportation.
R51, 51-9, S51
8/24/07 2200hrs -
Assist CPD, Brooklyn St. Carbondale
Rescue 51 assisted
the City's Police Dept. and District Attorney's office with the annual
DUI checkpoint. The rescue provided lighting with the light tower
and portable lighting for the duration of the checkpoint.
R51, 51PD, DA'S
Office, Command 35, Other PD units.
8/24/07 - MVA, Rt.
171 & Valley View Terrace, Fell Twp.
A dispatch error
lead to a long dispatch delay (Wayne Co. dispatched Wayne Co. units instead
of 61 & 51) bringing out the 51 crews and Mobile 9. Due to the
delay the Rescue was canceled en-route as there were already other companies
on scene.
R51, 51-9, Mobile
9, E61-4, E42, R41, PSP
8/22/07 1050hrs -
Car Fire, Casey Highway, Carbondale Twp.
Another reported
car fire on the Casey brought out the Rescue today. After a search
of the Casey from Archbald to Waymart no fire was found and all units returned.
R51, 51-9, T60,
S62
8/21/07 1400hrs -
Car Fire, Casey Highway, Carbondale Twp.
A reported car fire
in the area of exit 6 prompted a dispatch for the Rescue. Cottage
EMS and Squad 62 arrived to find an overheated vehicle and returned all
units.
R51, 51-9, T60,
S62
8/21/07 0030hrs -
MVA, South Church St. Carbondale
A rollover MVA brought
the Rescue and EMS crews out along with CFD & CPD. Upon the arrival
of CPD they reported one male entrapped in the vehicle that was resting
on it's side. Prior to the rescue's arrival the patient self extricated
himself. Cottage EMS transported him. The rescue crew assisted
with scene cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, E51, CPD
8/20/07 1042hrs -
Car over an embankment - Rt. 107 Carbondale Twp.
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent to the reports of a car over an embankment into the reservoir.
Units arrived to find the vehicle down an approximately 75 foot embankment
with no occupants in or around the vehicle. The rescue remained on
scene while the recovery service removed the vehicle.
R51, 51-9, CH3,
E60, S62, 60PD, 59PD, 58PD, 21PD
8/13/07 1637hrs -
MVA, Crystal Lake Road, Fell Twp.
A car into the woods
brought out the Cottage crews as well as Station 61. While en-route
units were advised that the driver had fled the scene. The Rescue
and EMS units arrived to find no patients on scene. E61-4 remained
at the scene while PSP investigated, all other units returned.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
PSP
8/13/07 1125hrs -
Entrapment MVA, Canaan St. & Roosevelt Highway Carbondale Twp.
A 2 car MVA with
one entrapped brought Cottage Rescue and EMS crews along with Carbondale
Twp. fire units to the intersection of Canaan St. & Roosevelt Highway.
The first arriving R51 portables found 3 patients, two of whom were self
extricated from their van. The 3rd patient was trapped in her sedan
between the driver's door and center console. Squad 62 was the first
to arrive. After quickly stabilizing the vehicle the R51 crew started
with S62's rescue tool in removing the driver's door. The Rescue
arrived and the Hurst tools were deployed. Due to the nature of the
patient's injuries the door and roof were removed. The victim was
stabilized with a KED board and extricated onto a long board.
EMS Command called in Waymart EMS and they transported the extricated patient
to CMC with a Cottage Medic on board. The other two patients were
transported by Cottage to Marian Community. Engine 60 was on scene
providing fire protection with an inch and a half line. The rescue
crew remained on scene for over an hour doing hazard control and cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1,CH3, S62, E60, CTPD, CPD
8/11/07 1902hrs -
Off road rescue - Salem Mt. Road, Carbondale Twp.
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent for the reported ATV accident along the pole line on Salem
Mt. Road near the Casey Highway. The rescue arrived, and after some
confusion due to intoxicated bystanders, it was learned that the patient
was about a mile into the woods along the pole line road. The rescue
officer (Baron) established "Salem Mt. Command" and requested the Rhino
from Station 62 and the Rescue ATV from Station 21. The Cottage EMS/Rescue
crew boarded 51-82's (Allison) pickup and accessed the patient. Rhino
62 arrived and also went into the scene with additional equipment.
The team began treating the patient and packaged him as Rescue ATV 21 arrived.
The patient was loaded into the trailer and removed to the awaiting Cottage
ALS unit and was transported to CMC. The entire rescue took about
2 hours.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, S62, E60, Rhino 62, Rescue ATV 21, PSP (LifeFlight 3 on standby)
8/8/07 1700hrs -
MVA, Belmont St. & Canaan St. Carbondale City
Rescue and EMS were
sent to the reported injury accident involving a tractor trailer and car.
Units arrived to find a minor accident with one minor injury. The
Rescue was canceled en-route as 51-9 transported one patient to MCH.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
8/8/07 1230hrs -
LZ Setup, Hendrick Mfg, Carbondale
Rescue set up the
daytime LZ for the incoming LifeFlight 4 for the medical transport out
of Marian Community. LF4 landed without incident. The crew
was taken to MCH by 51-9 and retrieved the patient. LF4 then had
an uneventful take off and all units cleared.
R51, 51-9, S51
8/7/07 1900hrs -
Entrapment MVA, Gordon Ave. Carbondale City
Rescue was called
along with Cottage EMS & CFD for the reported car into a pole with
an unresponsive victim. E51 was just clearing from a box alarm and
quickly arrived on scene. The engine crew found one patient entrapped
in a vehicle that struck a tree and was now in the middle of the road.
They requested the Rescue and EMS units to expedite. As the Rescue arrived
the engine crew was using a halligan bar to try to force the driver's door.
The Rescue crew brought out the Hurst spreaders and popped the door.
The patient was quickly extricated and handed over to Cottage ALS with
significant injuries. The patient was transported to CMC. The Rescue
crew helped with hazard control and scene clean up and were clear in about
an hour.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, CH3, E51, CPD
8/5/07 0741hrs -
MVA, Belmont St. & Canaan St. Carbondale City
Rescue and EMS were
sent along with CPD & CFD for the injury accident. EMS units
arrived along with the Engine to find a two car accident with all occupants
out of the vehicles. The rescue was held at the station. The
on-scene rescue crew helped with vehicle stabilization and cleanup.
Cottage EMS transported one patient to MCH and obtained refusals.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
8/4/07 1850hrs -
LZ Setup, Station 61 Fell Twp.
The rescue crew
split from the Owego Turnpike accident to help E61-3 set up the LZ at their
station for the severely injured patient. LF3 landed, the patient
was hot loaded into the aircraft and was transported to CMC.
R51, E61-3, 51-9,
CH1
8/4/07 1840hrs -
MVA, Washington St. Carbondale City
While en-route to
the below call the rescue was dispatched along with CFD for the reported
car into a house with a natural gas leak. R51 requested the 2nd due
rescue (R59) to the scene. They, however, were canceled by CFD units
upon their arrival as no rescue services were needed. Ambulance 59-9
was also brought into the scene as Cottage EMS was tied up on multiple
other calls.
8/4/07 1828hrs -
MVA, Owego Turnpike Fell Twp.
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were sent along with Station 61 for the MVA, motorcycle off the
road with injuries. E61-4 was the first to arrived to find two patients,
one of whom was critically injured. The Rescue and EMS arrived and
began treating the patient. Due to the extent of his injuries a medical
helicopter was requested. EMS command also requested Forest City
EMS for the 2nd patient as well as an additional ALS unit. Cottage
EMS transported the patient to the LZ while FC EMS transported the other
by ground, meeting the Lackawanna Ambulance ALS unit en-route. The
rescue cleared the scene and assisted with the LZ setup.
R51, 51-9, CH1,
FC 2, E61-4, PSP
8/3/07 2000hrs -
MVA rollover, Fallbrook St. Carbondale City
The Rescue and Cottage
EMS were sent to Fallbrook St. near the Mt. Carmel Church for the reported
MVA, rollover with entrapment. Rescue members quickly arrived along
with CPD and Engine 51 to find a Jeep Liberty that stuck a utility pole
and rolled onto it's driver's side with one female confined. The
rescue arrived and stabilized the vehicle with the Junk Yard Dogs as the
crew accessed the patient from the front while the E51 crew accessed from
the rear. The patient was immobilized and an extrication path was
made through the rear of the vehicle. The patient was removed onto a long
board. The patient was extricated in less that 10 minutes from the
Rescue's arrival. Cottage EMS transported the patient to CMC.
The rescue crew of 10 worked well with CFD personnel for a seamless extrication.
Crews then helped clean the scene and were clear in less than an hour.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH3, E51, CPD
8/3/07 1830hrs
- tree down, Dundaff St. Fell Twp.
While en-route to
the below call the Rescue came across another tree down in the roadway
due to the storm. The crew cut the tree and removed it from the roadway,
then returned to service.
R51
8/3/07 1820hrs -
tree down, Crystal Lake Rd. Fell Twp.
Rescue was dispatched
to assist FTFD for the tree down in the roadway due to strong thunderstorms
that came through the coverage area. While en-route the crew came
along another tree down on Dundaff St. The crew took care of that
tree as E61-3 cleared up the original call.
R51, E61-3
7/29/07 - 1100hrs
- Public service - Ride for Diane Charity Motorcycle ride
Cottage was on the
road with the Rescue and 3 EMS units to support the annual charity ride.
Over 1000 motorcycles rumbled through Carbondale City and Carbondale Township
in the morning. Later in the day Cottage crews were back out as the
ride finished up in Fell Township. Cottage also provided a chase
truck for the entire ride. Thankfully, no EMS services were required
throughout the ride. See more at www.ridefordiane.com.
7/27/07 1537hrs -
Tree down in roadway, Dundaff St. Fell Twp.
Rescue was called
to assist FTFD units for a tree and wires down in the roadway. The
rescue crew assisted in cutting the tree and cleaning up the roadway.
R51, R51-2, 51-9,
E61-3, PSP
7/27/07 1334hrs -
MVA, Lincoln Ave. & Wyoming St. Carbondale City
Rescue and EMS went
with CPD & CFD for the injury accident. The rescue arrived and
stabilized the vehilces while CFD controlled hazards. Cottage EMS
transported two patients to Marian Community
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
7/27/07 0523hrs -
Structure fire, Wayne St. Carbondale City
Rescue was special
called by the city's fire department for the working structure fire.
The rescue was assigned to rehab duties while the EMS unit provided the
EMS standby. Units remained on scene for around 3 hours. Cottage
EMS transported one firefighter to Marian Community with a minor injury.
R51, 51-9, E51,
S51, R51-1, E24, R59, E59
7/24/07 2300hrs -
Standby for car fire, Crystal Lake Road - Fell Twp.
Rescue was placed
on standby while Station 61 and Cottage EMS worked the SUV fire near a
residence. Rescue was released after 61 knocked down the fire.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
E61-3
7/24/07 0900hrs -
Search & Rescue - wooded area on Carbondale's west side
Rescue and EMS were
sent along with CFD to assist the CPD for the reported "person down in
the wooded area behind the old Carbondale General Hospital." Units
arrived at that location but then relocated to the entrance of Summit Garden
Apartments to access this wooded area. Reports were then received
that the call was possibly an ATV accident in which the person has been
down since yesterday. EMS/Rescue command (Baron) requested Station
21 EMS/Rescue for their ATV rescue unit as well as the Rhino unit from
Station 62. A Cottage crew of 4 began the journey up the mountain
by foot until the additional resources arrived. The Carbondale PD
learned that the caller was from Belmont St. in Carbondale who believed
she could see the person in a field from across town. CPD then responded
to the Belmont St. residence with binoculars and determined that what the
caller was reporting was only some rocks and shrubs. The crew on
foot then met up with the Rhino from 62 and went all the way into the scene.
Guided by the officers on Belmont St. the crew confirmed that there was
no patient. All crews returned to service. The ATV rescue
unit from area 21 arrived but was held in staging before returning to service.
LifeFlight 3 had also been placed on standby but were released as the rocks
and shrubs did not need transportation.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, CH2, S51, CPD, Rhino 62, ATV 21, LF3
7/23/07 1400hrs -
N. Church St. Carbondale City
A reported partial
building collapse brought EMS & Rescue 51 crews out today along with
CFD. Rescue arrived with a crew of 8 to find that a large portion
of the building's facade collapsed onto the sidewalk with all occupants
out of the building. The area was secured and the city's engineer
was brought in to evaluate the building. Ladder 58 examined the roof
along with the engineer. Cottage EMS stood by with 2 BLS trucks.
After the engineer determined that the building was stable all units returned
to service. The building owner was handling the cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, S51, R51-1, L58, CPD
7/17/07 2110hrs -
MVA, Casey Highway Carbondale Twp.
Cottage EMS &
Rescue 51 were sent to the reported car vs. deer with injuries. Unit
arrived to find one victim self extricated requesting transport to CMC.
The rescue arrived and deployed the light tower and assisted with hazard
control. 51-9 transported the victim.
R51, 51-9, CH1,
QRS51, E60, S62, PSP
7/17/07 1600hrs -
MVA, 300 block of Brooklyn St. Carbondale City
Rescue 51 was the
first to arrive at what was reported to be a 4 car MVA with injuries.
Only 3 cars were involved, however the 3 cars held 8 patients, all of whom
were uninjured and refusing treatment. Cottage EMS arrived with 2
units and obtained the refusals.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
7/16/07 1545hrs -
Car fire, Main St. Childs
Rescue and EMS were
dispatched to the reported car fire. All units were cancelled prior
to responding as the owner extinguished the fire.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62
7/15/07 0400hrs -
Structure fire - Main St. Vandling
Rescue 51 and 51-9
were part of the 2nd alarm assignment on Main St. in Vandling (42) for
the fully involved garage fire. Rescue 51 arrived and Chief 42 (Hollis)
assigned it to rehab & cascade duties. 51-9 provided an EMS standby.
Units remained on scene for over an hour. Mobile 9 was also called
in to assist Forest City EMS with the care of a firefighter who had a medical
problem.
R51, 51-9, Mobile
9, E42, E43, E41, E61-4, R59, R41, L18, FC EMS
7/15/07 - 0150hrs
- MVA, Salem Ave. & Wyoming St. Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent along with the city's fire and police departments for the
reported MVA with injuries. Units arrived to find a vehicle that
struck a parked car and rolled onto it's side. All four of the occupants
were out of the vehicle, two of whom were on the ground with injuries.
Cottage EMS personnel with the assistance of CFD crews packaged both patients
while the remaining two refused care. 51-9/CH2 transported one to
CMC while 51-8/CH1 transported the other to MCH. R51 provided lighting
with the lighttower and helped with scene cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH 1 & 2, E51, CPD
7/12/07 1602hrs -
MVA, Rt. 247 Fell Twp.
Rescue 51 diverted
from the below call and responded along with Rescue 59 (William Walker)
for the reported MVA with injuries. Station 61 personnel arrived
to find a minor MVA with 2 injuries. EMS 51 requested Forest City
EMS to respond in along with 51-8 and placed Waymart EMS on standby due
to the two calls with multiple patients. Rescue 59 was canceled by
command 61. Rescue 51 went back into service shortly after arriving
on the scene as no rescue services were needed. 51-8 and FC6 both
transported one patient each to Marian Community.
R51, 51-8, R59,
FC6, E61-4, PSP
7/12/07 1600hrs -
MVA, Rt. 6 Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent to the reported MVA with injuries. 51-9 was the first
to arrive with P-690 establishing EMS command. The crash involved
2 vehicles, one of which was a handicapped wheelchair van with 3 occupants.
Command requested William Walker 59-9 to assist. While this call
was in progress a 2nd MVA was transmitted in Fell Twp. With 51-9
and Squad 51 on scene and no rescue services needed Rescue 51 diverted
to above call. 51-9 transported one patient to Mid Valley while 59-9
obtained refusals. Squad 51 handled all the scene duties.
R51, 51-9, 59-9,
S51, CPD
7/10/07 1830hrs-
Fire Alarm, Gentex
Rescue and EMS were
sent for the 2nd time today for the fire alarm. All units were returned
due to a false alarm caused by smoke from a cookout.
R51, 51-9, E51,
L51, E61-3, E61-4, S62
7/10/07 1553hrs -
Ceiling collapse, Fleetwood Dr. Carbondale City
Cottage rescue and
EMS were sent along with CTFD units for the reported water leak with a
ceiling collapse at the Down's at Carbondale. The call was actually
in Carbondale City which brought 51 fire in. Command 51 held all
units while they investigated. Rescue and EMS held at the station
until released by command.
R51, 51-9, E51,
S51, E60, S62, L58
7/10/07 1520hrs -
MVA, Main St. Childs
A pedestrian struck
by a motor vehicle prompted a response from Cottage rescue and EMS along
with CTFD. Units arrived to find a patient with minor injuries.
The victim was transported to Marian Community by Cottage EMS.
R51, 51-9, CH1,
E60, S62, CTPD
7/10/07 1125hrs -
Fire Alarm, Gentex
Rescue and EMS responded
to the box alarm at the Gentex plant on Main St. in Simpson. Just
as the rescue and EMS unit arrived all companies were returned due to the
false alarm.
R51, 51-9, E51,
L51, E61-3, E61-4, S62
7/8/07 1900hrs -
MVA, Owego Turnpike, Fell Twp.
Rescue, Fire and
EMS were sent to the Owego Turnpike just above Rt. 171 for the reported
accident with serious injuries. While en-route units were advised
that it was a motorcycle accident with one patient. Portable 51-22
(Savino) was the first to arrived and confirmed the critical patient.
The rescue was the next to arrive and packaged the patient with the assistance
of the engine 61 crew. Due to the critical nature of the injuries
command requested a Lifeflight be dispatched. Engine 61-3 set up
the LZ at station 61. Cottage EMS arrived and transported the patient
to the LZ. LifeFlight 3 transported the patient to CMC.
R51. 51-8, CH2,
E61-4, E61-3, S62, PSP
7/8/07 1830hrs -
MVA, Reservoir St. Simpson
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were dispatched along with Station 61 fire for the reported motorcycle
accident with one injury. Units arrived to find a seriously injured
patient. The patient was packaged and transported to CMC by Cottage
EMS.
R51, 51-9, CH1,
E61-4, PSP
6/27/07 2200hrs -
EMS assist, Cemetary St. Carbondale City
While the rescue
was on the road for driver training Cottage EMS was dispatched to a male
with chest pain on Cemetary St. With the report that the patient
was in "severe distress" and the rescue being a only a few blocks away.
The rescue crew arrived in less than one minute from dispatch and provided
an assessment and BLS care until the MICU arrived.
R51, 51-9, CH3
6/25/07 0548hrs -
MVA, 8th Ave. & River St. Carbondale City
A car versus motorcycle
brought the Rescue 51 & Cottage EMS crews out early this morning.
Along with CPD & CFD units arrived to find a pickup truck and motorcycle
that collided head-on. The motorcyclist was injured and transported
to CMC by 51-9/CH3 while 51-8 obtained refusals from the occupants of the
pickup. The R51 crew assisted with patient packaging and hazard control.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH3, E51, CPD
6/22/07 0232hrs -
MVA, N. Scott St. Carbondale City
Cottage EMS &
Rescue along with the Carbondale Fire Dept. were dispatched to the reported
MVA, vehicle into a tree with the vehicle on fire. E51 & 51-9
quickly arrived to find a fully involved SUV with the driver self extricated.
As the E51 crew extinguished the fire the EMS crew assessed the victim
who was found in a nearby home. The rescue arrived, but was
not needed. EMS crews obtained one refusal.
R51, 51-9/CH1, E51,
CPD
6/22/07 0704hrs -
MVA, Rt. 6 Mayfield.
Rescue, EMS and
CTFD units were sent to the intersection of Rt. 6 & Meredith St. for
the reported car into a pole with an unresponsive victim. The MVA
was then found in area 59, prompting the dispatch of Station 59 EMS/Rescue.
R51 & 51-9 arrived to find the now conscious victim in the vehicle.
59-9 arrived and transported the victim to Mid Valley with a CH1 medic
on board. EMS 59 canceled all 59 fire/rescue units as R51 & E60
were already on scene.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, R59, 59-9, E60
6/21/07 0854hrs -
MVA, Salem Ave. & Washington St. Carbondale City
Rescue, EMS &
fire units were sent to the reported injury accident. Unit arrived
to find a 3 car accident, one of which was a parked car. One of the
victims was still in her vehicle complaining of head and neck pain while
the other was uninjured and refusing care. The rescue crew stabilized
the vehicle and with the help of EMS and the E51 crew extricated the victim.
She was transported by 51-9. The refusal was obtained by 51-8.
The rescue crew then assisted CFD crews with hazard control & cleanup.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
6/20/07 hrs
- "Child trapped in couch", Westgate Dr. Carbondale City
Rescue was dispatched
to the reported "child trapped in a couch for over 20 minutes." Along
with E51 and 51-9 the rescue crew found a teenage boy with his hand (finger)
trapped in the frame of the couch. After multiple extrication attempts
the crews decided to disassemble the portion of the couch, freeing the
victim. He was then taken by 51-9 to Marian Community to have his
hand evaluated.
R51, 51-9, E51,
(R51-1 held at station)
6/19/07 1932hrs -
Fire Alarm, Main St. Childs
R51 and Cottage
EMS were dispatched to the reported automatic alarm at a local salon during
a lighting storm that caused a power outage. Chief 62, who was close
to the scene, held all units and investigated. All units were returned
a short time later.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, L58
6/13/07 1400hrs -
Reported commercial structure fire - Main St. Carbondale City
Carbondale FD and
Cottage EMS were dispatched to the reports of "smoke coming from an apartment
building" on Main St. in Carbondale. Cottage EMS responded 2 units.
Rescue 51 responded non-emergent at the request of EMS command, for the
potentially large fire requiring an EMS command setup. The rescue
arrived and staged out a block away. CFD personnel investigated to
find no fire. All units were returned.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, L51, R51-1
6/8/07 1840hrs -
LZ setup, Hendrick Mfg. Clidco Dr. Carbondale
A communication
error lead to LifeFlight 3 coming into town with no LZ setup. Squad
51, 51-9 and Cottage's rescue officer quickly responded to the LZ just
as LF3 was touching down. We later learned that the error was on
the LifeFlight end. A non-eventful landing and take off took place.
R51 remained at station.
R51, 51-9, S51
6/8/07 1336hrs -
EMS Assist - 7th Ave. Carbondale City
While the rescue
was on the road for errands, Cottage EMS was sent for the medical call
on 7th Ave. With the rescue being on 7th Ave. at the time, it responded
into the scene as a QRS, treating the patient until the EMS unit arrived.
R51, 51-9, CH1
6/7/07 1540hrs -
Entrapment MVA, Casey Highway @ exit #7, Carbondale Twp.
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were dispatched to the reported rollover with multiple patients and
entrapment. R51 arrived and stabilized the overturned vehicle
with the Junk Yard Dogs assisted by cribbing from S62. The crew the
removed the front passenger door with the Hurst spreaders and cutters.
Once access was obtained the patient was removed to onto a backboard and
handed over to EMS crews who transported the patient to CMC. While
the extrication was taking place Cottage EMS crews, assisted by EMS crews
from Station 59 (William Walker) and Lackawanna ALS were treating two other
patients, one of whom was transported to CMC and the other to Moses Taylor
Hospital. Crews remained on scene for just over an hour. Photos
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, CH2, 59-8, 59-8, LA4, E60, S62
6/6/07
1600hrs - MVA, Lincoln Ave. & Spring St. Carbondale City
Rescue & EMS
were sent with the city's police and fire department for the MVA with possible
injuries. 51-9 was only a block from the scene and quickly arrived
to find a 2 car accident with all victims self extricated. One patient
refused while the other was transported by Cottage EMS to Marian Community.
EMS command canceled R51 while E51 controlled hazards.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
6/5/07 1755hrs -
MVA, 8th Ave & Washington St. Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent with CPD & CFD for the injury accident. Units arrived
to find a all occupants self extricated. Three of the five patients
refused care and Cottage EMS transported the other two to Marian Community.
Rescue continued in non-emergent to assist with patient refusals.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
6/5/07 1530hrs -
Brush fire Main St. Simpson
Rescue 51 was sent
along with FTFD units for a possible brush fire, black smoke coming from
the woods. Shortly after the rescue went en-route we were canceled
by C61 as E61-3 was the only unit needed.
R51, E61-3, BT60
6/1/07 1930 - MVA
Clidco Dr. Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue,
ALS & BLS were sent to the reported MVA with an unresponsive patient.
Units arrived to find a 3 car MVA. While the rescue crew stabilized
the vehicles, the 1st arriving EMS crew assessed the driver who was reported
to have been unresponsive. Assisted by the E51 crew, the R51 &
51-8 crew extricated the other patient. Both patients were taken
by Cottage EMS to Marian Community. The 3rd patient refused care.
R51, 51-9/CH2, 51-8,
E51, CPD
5/30/07 1800hrs -
MVA, Meredith St. Carbondale Twp.
Rescue 51, Cottage
EMS & CTFD units were sent to the reported motorcycle accident with
injuries. Crews arrived and found a motorcycle that had struck the
guardrail injuring 2 people. Cottage EMS transported one patient
to CMC and the other to MCH.
R51, 51-9/CH3, 51-8,
E60, S62, CTPD
5/30/07 1325hrs -
Assist CPD, Belmont St, Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were special called along with E51 to standby near a residence while
the PD investigated a suspicious device. PD released all units in
about an hour.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
5/28/07 - 1845hrs
- LZ Setup - Hendrick Mfg.
Rescue 51 set up
the LZ for the Medivac landing while Cottage EMS provided transportation.
A non-eventful landing and takeoff were performed.
R51, 51-9, S51
5/24/07 1800hrs -
Brush fire, Jefferson St. Simpson
Rescue was re-dispatched
at the request of Chief 61 to the now found brush fire on Jefferson St.
R51 arrived and staged on the main roadway until released by C61.
R51, E61-3, E42,
BT60
5/24/07 1725hrs -
Unknown fire - Jefferson St. Simpson
Rescue was dispatched
to assist Station 61 for an unknown type fire in the wooded area off of
Jefferson St. Chief 61 canceled all units because no fire was found.
R51, E61-3
5/18/07 1225hrs -
Activated fire alarm, Atlas St. Carbondale Twp.
Rescue 51 and Cottage
EMS were sent along with CTFD units to Clifford of Vermont, a local manufacturing
plant for the activated fire alarm. Units arrived to find that
the alarm was set due to burnt toast and all units returned.
R51, 51-9, S62
5/17/07 1100hrs -
MVA, Brooklyn St. & Bridge Ct. Carbondale City
A frantic motorist
alerted Cottage staff of a motor vehicle accident about 100 yards down
the road from our station. Crews quickly geared up and responded,
while contacting Lackawanna Co. Comm Center to have the MVA box dropped.
The rescue was the first to arrive to find a pickup truck head on into
a tree with the driver self extricated. Cottage EMS arrived with
2 units shortly thereafter. The rescue crew stabilized the vehicle
and controlled hazards while the EMS crews assessed the patient and obtained
a refusal.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH2, CH3, E51, CPD
5/16/07 2015hrs -
MVA, Belmont St. & Canaan St. Carbondale City
Cottage EMS &
Rescue were called to the reported car vs. pole with possible injuries.
While enroute all units were cancelled by CPD as the accident was minor
with no injuries. Cottage EMS was later called back to the scene
and obtained a patient refusal.
R51, 51-8, CH4,
S51, CPD
5/16/07 1916hrs -
Fire Alarm, Gentex Corp. Main St. Simpson
Rescue 51 and 51-9
were on the alarm for the possible structure fire at building #8 at Gentex.
Crews found a problem with a ventilation duct and all units were returned
after a short period.
R51, 51-9, E51,
L51, E61-4, E61-3, R51-1
5/15/07 2130hrs -
Car fire - Brooklyn St. @ EJAY tire.
Shortly after returning
from the below call the rescue crew was alerted to EJAY tire (across the
street from our station) for the car on fire. The crew quickly geared
up and knocked the fire down with dry chem extinguishers.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
5/15/07 2008hrs -
Landing zone setup - Hendricks Mfg. Carbondale City
Rescue and Squad
51 along with Cottage EMS were sent for the incoming medical flight from
PennStar. The rescue crew setup the night time LZ. The landing
and take-off went without incident.
R51, 51-9, S51
5/9/07 1300hrs
- Structure fire - Main St. Childs
Rescue 51 was sent
along with CTFD units, Ladder 58 and Cottage EMS for the reported commercial
structure fire in the township. R51 was quickly out the door and
on scene in less that 3 minutes. The crew, along with Chief 60 and
Engine 60 arrived to find a light smoke condition within the business from
an unknown cause. The rescue crew laddered the building and cleared
the roof. They then went inside along with crews from E60 and L58.
An overheated vent fan was finally found to be the cause of the smoke.
The building was vented and units cleared in just over an hour.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, L58
5/9/07 0930hrs -
Fire alarm - Fell Charter school, Main St. Simpson
Rescue 51 was dispatched
along with other companies to assist Station 61 fire on the fire alarm
at the school. Chief 61 held all units with the exception of E61-4,
L51 and 51-9 while they investigated. All units were returned after
approximately 30 minutes.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
E24, E42, L51
5/7/07 2100hrs -
MVA, Salem Mt. Road, Carbondale Twp.
Rescue 51, Cottage
EMS and CTFD units were sent to the MVA with no injuries but a vehicle
leaking fuel. R51 and 51-9 were the first to arrive finding a vehicle
that went into a ditch and ruptured it's fuel tank. R51 dropped absorbent
on the product and provided lighting. Cottage EMS was not needed.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, CTPD
5/7/07 2000hrs -
Landing zone setup - Hendrick Mfg, Carbondale City
Rescue and Squad
51 were dispatched along with 51-9 for the landing zone set up and patient
transport for the incoming LifeFlight 3 transport. R51 set up the
night time LZ. LF3 landed and took off without incident.
R51, 51-9, S51
5/7/07 1625hrs -
Brush fire, Jefferson St. / Northwest Rd. Vandling Boro
Rescue was dispatched
to assist Stations 42 & 61 on the large brush fire. The rescue
arrived and it's crew split. Part of the crew provided manpower of the
fire effort while the remainder provided firefighter rehab assisted by
Cottage & Forest City EMS. Lt.51A had EMS Command. Units
remained on scene for over 3 hours.
R51, 51-8, 51-7,
FC EMS, E42, E61-3, E41, CAR 43, BT60, T52, BT26, T75, B75, B18, Forestry
4/27/07 2315hrs -
MVA, Salem Mt. Road, Carbondale Twp.
Cottage was sent
to for the reported rollover with injuries just above the Casey Highway
overpass on Salem Mt. Road. 51-9 was the first to arrive to find
a pickup truck rolled onto it's side with the 3 occupants self extricated
and uninjured. R51 arrived and provided stablization and lighting.
The rescue crew also assisted the towing service with vehicle removal.
R51, E60, S62, 51-9,
CH4
4/27/07 1120hrs -
EMS assist, Main St. Carbondale City
While Cottage EMS
units were tied up on multiple EMS calls, Cottage received another EMS
call for a fall victim on Main St. Rescue 51 responded as a QRS to
assist. A Cottage BLS unit became available and responded. The crew
obtained a patient refusal.
R51, 51-8
4/26/07 1800hrs -
Brush / Rubbish fire, Rt 171 Fell Twp.
Rescue 51 was dispatched
to assist Station 61 for the unknown type fire in the wooded area on Rt
171 near Richmondale. E61-3 found a pallet/tire fire and extinguished
it. R51 stoodby on the main road.
R51, 51-9, E61-3
4/25/07 1208hrs -
LZ setup @ Hendricks Mfg. - Carbondale City
Rescue and Squad
51 along with Cottage EMS were sent the to city's landing zone to set up
for medical flight.
R51, 51-9, S51
4/24/07 - 0752hrs
- MVA, Casey Highway at exit 7. Carbondale Twp.
A two car accident
brought crews from Rescue 51 & Cottage EMS along with CTFD units to
exit 7 on the Casey Highway. The rescue arrived and stabilized the
vehicles before controlling hazards. EMS obtained refusals.
Rescue crews also assisted with cleanup.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, PSP
4/23/07 2012hrs -
Brush fire, Owego Turnpike, Fell Twp.
Rescue 51 was called
to assist Station 61 on the brush fire. Rescue arrived and provided
lighting with the light tower.
R51, 51-9, E61-3,
B60, BT60, E42
4/21/07 2200hrs -
MVA, 500 Block of Main St. - Simpson
Rescue, EMS and
FTFD were dispatched to the reported vehicle into a building with injuries.
Units arrived to find minor damage to both the building and vehicle with
all patients refusing care. R51 provided lighting with the light
tower. Units remained on scene for around 1 1/2 hours.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E61-4, PSP
4/21/07 0800hrs -
Public service standby for YMCA / Ciotti charity race.
Cottage EMS and
Rescue were on the road all morning on the standby for the charity race.
Fortunately, EMS services were not needed.
R51, 6 Cottage EMS
units.
4/20/07 1610hrs -
MVA, Rt 107 & Rushbrook Rd. Carbondale Twp.
Rescue, EMS and
the CTFD were sent to the reported 2 car accident with injuries.
Rescue 51 requested Rescue 59 to assist as they generally cover this section
of road outside of Jermyn. Units arrived to find a 2 car accident
with 3 patients, two of whom were injured. The rescue crew, assisted
by members of R59 stabilized the vehicles and extricated the patients.
Cottage EMS transported the injured.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
R59, E60, S62, PSP
4/20/07 1540hrs -
Brush fire - Casey Highway, Carbondale Twp.
Rescue 51 and Cottage
EMS were sent with the township fire departments for the brush fire in
the wooded area of the Casey Highway. R51 arrived and stood-by until
dispatched to the above call.
4/17/07 2000hrs -
LZ setup - Hendrick Mfg. Clidco Dr. Carbondale.
Rescue 51 set up
the night time LZ for the incoming LifeFlight only to later learn that
LifeFlight aborted due to weather.
R51, 51-9, S51
4/16/07 1330hrs
- Entrapment MVA, Assist Station 75 - Rt. 6 Waymart.
Rescue 51 and Cottage
EMS were dispatched along with CTFD units for the reported crash with injuries
at Exit 7 on the Casey Highway. As units were responding, Station
75 (Waymart) and Waymart EMS, along with a Cottage ALS unit were dispatched
to a MVA with injuries on Rt. 6 (Farview Mountain) As units converged
it was realized that there was only one accident, in Waymart's coverage.
The two car head-on accident created 3 injuries with one patient entrapped.
Rescue 75 arrived and began extrication efforts. R51 arrived shortly
after, pulling the Hurst spreaders, cutters and a ram. The two rescue
teams worked together to remove the vehicle's doors and roof, and extricated
the patient. The 3 patients were transported to CMC by Waymart EMS
with Cottage paramedics on board and Honesdale ALS. Photos
1,
2,
3,
4,5
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH2, R75, Waymart 1 & 2, M504, S62, E60, 59-9
4/12/07 1930hrs -
Unknown fire - Main St. Childs
R51 was sent to
assist Station 60 fire for the reported unknown type fire near a residence.
R51 was cancelled enroute by Command 60 as the fire was a controlled burn.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62,
4/11/07 0008hrs -
Fatal MVA, Casey Highway near exit #6
R51, Cottage EMS
and CTFD units were sent to the reported MVA with entrapment just east
of exit 6 on the Casey Highway. Units arrived to find a 2 car MVA
with one vehicle overturned off the roadway with the operator DOA. The
second vehicle was in the roadway with the occupants self extricated with
significant injuries. Cottage crews quickly packaged those patients
and they were transported to the trauma center by 51-9/CH2 & 51-8/CH1.
59-9 was placed on standby. R51 remained on scene with E60 &
S62 to provide lighting for PSP's investigation. R59 was also called
in to assist with lighting. Units remained on scene for 4 hours.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH1, CH2, 59-9 (on standby),E60, S62, R59, PSP R&I Photo
1 l Photo 2
4/10/07 1835hrs -
Standby for LifeFlight takeoff - Hendrick Mfg.
R51 and S51 were
recalled to the Hendrick's LZ for the take off of LF3 after repairs were
made.
R51, S51, 51-9
4/10/07 1600hrs -
LZ Setup - Hendricks Mfg, Carbondale
51 Rescue, Cottage
EMS and Squad 51 were sent to the LZ for the incoming medical helecoptor
for a pediatric transport out of Marian Community. LifeFlight3 safely
landed but found a mechanical problem after landing. LifeFlight 3
then called for LifeFlight 1 to come in to take the patient. The
R51 crew then set up a secondary LZ at Hendricks and LF1 landed safely.
After LifeFlight1 took off with the patient a Cottage EMS unit remained
on scene with the LifeFlight 3 crew until repairs were made. Photo
1 l Photo
2
4/10/07 0830hrs -
MVA / HazMat - Canaan St. Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent along with CFD & CPD for the MVA with injuries.
Units arrived to find a van that struck the rear of a streep sweeper
with the driver of the van injured. As EMS crews attended to the
patient, the R51 crew stabilized the van, then assisted CFD personnel with
the HazMat spill after the street sweeper spilled up to 200 gallons of
hydraulic fluid over a one block area. R51 & E51 used their entire
supply of absorbent before calling for more out of the supply at CPD HQ.
Approximately 1000lbs of absorbent was used. PennDot handled the
cleanup. R51 remained on scene for 2 hours. Photo
1
R51, 51-9, CH2,
E51, CPD, 35 EMA
4/9/07 1930hrs -
Tire fire - Dundaff St. Fell Twp.
R51 was sent to
assist FTFD for the reported Euclid tire on fire in the wooded area.
R51 arrived and deployed the light tower and sent personnel into the woods
aboard BT60. The fire was extinguished and units returned in about
1 1/2 hours.
R51, 51-8, E61-4,
BT60
4/4/07 0745hrs -
Mass Casualty standby - Scranton/Wilkes Barre International Airport
Cottage volunteers
were alerted to standby with the Mass Casualty trailer early today for
a possible assist to Luzerne and Lackawanna Co. units at the Scranton/Wilkes
Barre International Airport for an "airport emergency." Shortly after
the crew assembled and prepared the trailer all units were returned to
service as the troubled airplane landed safely.
Mass Casualty 51,
Mass Casualty 22, multiple EMS / Rescue / Fire companies from Lackawanna
and Luzerne Counties.
4/3/07 2000hrs -
Unknown fire, Meredith St. Carbondale Twp.
Rescue was sent
along with Station 60 for the smoke condition. R51 was quickly on
the road with a full crew, but was returned to service shortly after arriving
as no fire was found.
R51, 51-9, E60,
S62, L58
4/2/07 1545hrs -
Brush fire, Dundaff St. Fell Twp.
Rescue was dispatched
to assist Station 61 on the reported brush fire, but were cancelled enroute
by Chief 61 who only brought E61-4 and BT60 to the scene.
R51, E61-4, BT60
4/1/07 0150hrs
- MVA, Rt 247 Clifford Twp.
Rescue 51, Cottage
BLS & ALS were initially dispatched to the top of Dundaff St. along
with Station 61 for the reported MVA involving a car and motorcycle with
a reported leg amputation. Upon arrival units found the call to be
in Area 18, Clifford, bringing R18 and 18-9 to the scene. The first
arriving crews found the motorcycle rider approximately 20-30 feet off
the roadway in some tall grass with severe injuries. Upon the arrival
of R51 the light tower was deployed, the crew stabilized the
SUV involved and then split up to assist EMS crews. Station 18 and
61 crews also assisted. The motorcycle rider was taken to the trauma
center by 51-9/CH2. The occupants of the SUV were taken to Marian
Community by 51-8 and 18-9. Ambulance 24-9 stood by at the scene.
R51 remained on scene assisting R18 with lighting for almost 3 hours while
PSP investigated. Photos
1,and 2
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH2, CH4, R18, 18-9, E61-4, 24-9, PSP
3/31/07 2230hrs
- MVA, Rt. 106 Fell Twp.
While working on
the below call R51 was called to assist Station 61 for a reported MVA with
fluids down. Crews arrived to find that this was the second car from
the below hit and run. With the driver in police custody R51 provided
lighting and controlled hazards.
R51, 51-8, 61-4,
24 PD
3/31/07 2210hrs
- MVA, Fallbrook St. Carbondale City
Cottage rescue and
EMS were sent along with CPD & CFD for the reported accident with injuries.
Units found one vehicle on scene of the apparent hit and run. Both
occupants refused treatment. R51 assisted CFD crews with stabilization
and hazard control.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, CPD
3/31/07 hrs
- Standby for car fire, Fell Twp.
R51 was placed on
standby while Station 61 worked on a car fire on Reservoir St. in Simpson.
R51 (on standby),
E61-4
3/28/07 0715hrs
- Fire alarm, Main St. Simpson
Rescue was sent
with Stations 61, 51, 24 and 59 for the reported activated fire alarm.
R51 and all other units were cancelled enroute by Chief 61 due to the accidental
trip.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
E24, R59, L51
3/28/07 0033hrs -
MVA, Canaan St. Carbondale City
Cottage Rescue and
EMS were sent to the reported injury accident with the city fire department.
Units arrived to find the single occupant self extricated, sitting in another
vehicle. The R51 crew assisted EMS crews with patient packaging while
CFD controlled hazards.
R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
3/25/07 1045hrs -
Brush fire, Dundaff St. Fell Twp.
Rescue 51 dispatched
to assist 61 fire for the reported rubbish fire. Rescue arrived and
assisted 61 fire with fire supression and returned after a short time.
R51, E61-3
3/24/07 0123hrs -
MVA, Owego Turnpike & Dundaff St. Area 61 Fell Twp.
Rescue 51, Cottage
EMS and Station 61 fire were dispatched to the reports of a possible MVA
with unknown injuries. Upon the arrival of a R51 portable, a car
was found off the road into a ditch with two victims outside the vehicle,
one of whom fled the scene upon the arrival of the responders. The
other occupant refused treatment on scene. E61-4 & 51-9 returned
to service and R51 remained on scene to provide lighting while PSP invesigated.
During the course of the investigation PSP learned that the occupant that
was still on scene was wanted on outstanding warrants. When PSP troopers
went to question the male they found that he had also apparently also fled
the scene. After a brief search of the area the male was found hiding
UNDER Rescue 51 in the roadway. He was promptly taken into custody
by the troopers. This just goes to show that we see something different
everyday...
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
3/22/07 1215hrs -
Unknown fire, Fallbrook Road, Fell Twp.
Cottage BLS was
sent to assist CFD for the unknown fire on Fallbrook St. in Carbondale
City, while enroute units were advised that the call was in Fell Twp. bringing
Station 61 fire and Rescue 51. All units were cancelled enroute as
a small rubbish fire was located and extinguished.
R51, 51-9, E61-4,
E51, S51
3/21/07 0930hrs -
MVA, North Scott St., Carbondale City
Rescue 51, Cottage
ALS & BLS were sent along with CFD & CPD to a reported two car
accident with injuries. The Rescue arrived and stabilized all vehicles.
One victim complained of neck pain and was transported to Marian Community
by 51-9. All other patients refused care. The rescue crew remained
on scene with E51 and assisted with hazard control.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
CH4, E51, CPD
3/21/07 0004hrs -
MVA, 7th Ave. & River St. Carbondale City
Rescue and EMS were
sent along with CFD for the reported accident with injuries. Units
arrived to find a vehicle at the intersection that apparently struck an
object at another location, with the vehicle finally stopping at 7th &
River. Heavy damage was found to the driver's door, but all patients
refused.
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R51, 51-9, E51,
CPD
3/16/07 2139hrs -
Structure fire, Canaan St. Carbondale City
R51 was dispatched
to assist CFD with rehab while they worked on a house fire. Cottage
EMS was also on scene with 2 units. R51 remained on scene for almost
2 hours.
R51, 51-9, 51-8,
E51, S51, R51-1, E24 (R59 & E60 on the move-up)
3/16/07 1000hrs -
MVA, Meredith St. Carbondale Twp.
While returning
from the below call R51 responded to another MVA in the township.
R51 arrived just after E60 to find a vehicle that had struck a guardrail.
No injuries were sustained and the driver refused care. R51 helped
with traffic and obtained the refusal.
R51, E60, CTPD
3/16/07 0915hrs -
MVA, Casey eastbound, Carbondale Twp.
R51, Cottage EMS
and CTFD units wer
