Helicopter Landing For Pedestrian Struck.

March 28th, 2008
By: Firefighter John Morris IV.

On Friday March, 28th Station 23 was alerted for a pedestrian struck behind a mushroom farm. The caller stated the patient had been run over by a tractor and was unconscious. Chief 23 was first to arrive on scene and confirmed the report. Medic 94-2 and Ambulance 23-1 arrived on scene shortly after and began patient care. Engine 23-3 responded from the scene of a fire alarm along with Engine 23-1 and Squad 23 to land SkyCare who had been put on standby by chief 23. Crews established a Landing Zone and assisted with patient care.

Units: Engine(s) 23-1, 23-3, Squad 23, Ambulance 23-1, Chief 23
Mutual Aid: Medic 94-2, SkyCare 1