BIFD assists Armonk at MVA with Heavy Entrapment

 
By BIFD Staff
July 19, 2010
 

On Sunday, July 18th at approximately 7pm, Rescue 7 was dispatched to Roseann Drive in Armonk for a vehicle roll over involving heavy extrication. Mini-Attack 11 also respond to the scene with additional personnel, and then was later re-directed to the Armonk Fire House to establish a landing zone for the helicopter. Upon the rescue's arrival, Armonk Fire and EMS along with North Castle Police had started extrication. The vehicle had come to rest on it's side up against a tree creating a very difficult situation. With the use of multiple hydraulic tools, a heavy wrecker and Rescue 7's winch, the patient was able to be removed.

 
Units: Armonk Fire and EMS, North Castle Police, Westchester EMS, 2582 and Rescue7 at scene, 2581 and Mini Attack 11 at landing zone, Life Net Air 2