| On Thursday, September 3rd, 2009 Engine 31-2 was dispatched at 1351 to assist the Parkesburg Fire Company to set up a landing zone area at Minch Park in Parkesburg Borough for a medical helicopter landing.
Parkesburg Ambulance 28 and Medic 93 were dispatched to a medical emergency on 4th Avenue. When EMS personnel arrived on the scene, it was determined that the patient needed rapid transportation to a local trauma facility. Air medical helicopter Skycare 1 was dispatched to the scene.
Engine 31-2 responded three minutes after dispatch at 1354 and arrived on scene at Minch Park at 1359.
Crews arrived and assisted Parkesburg Engine 28 with securing the landing zone area from bystanders.
Skycare 1 arrived on the scene and Parkesburg and Sadsburyville personnel worked together to load the patient into the helicopter for transport.
Skycare 1 lifted off the scene to transport the victim to Lancaster General Hospital.
Engine 31-2 cleared the scene at 1419.
Thanks to the Parkesburg Fire Company for providing the photos. |
