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  1. First and foremost, I am NOT trying to start a debate, just have a few questions. Fact is, Colorado and Washington State will soon have legalized Marijuana for recreational use for those over the age of 21. My question is, how can ones level of high be measured for use in court? And do you think we will see a large increase in the amount of accidents resulting from DUI of Marijuana. Im not a lawyer or a cop, luckily there are a few on this site.

    Colorado heading toward a too-stoned-to-drive standard, experts say

    With pot smoking now legal in Colorado, the state is closer than ever to defining just how stoned is too stoned to drive, say legislative leaders who've seen similar proposals die again and again at the state Capitol.

    Full Denver Post Article:http://www.denverpost.com/news/ci_22165300/colorado-heading-toward-too-stoned-drive-standard-experts?utm_medium=facebook


  2. Date: 12/11/2012

    Time: 1718hrs (5:15pm)

    Incident Type: HazMat Spill

    District: Bedford Hills Fire District

    Location: 307 Bedford Road (@ Bedford Police Department)

    Units on Scene: [Bedford Hills FD: 2031 (IC), 2032, 2033, E199, TL57, R10, MA9], [WCDES: 2001, 2003, HazMat 1, Bat 16], Bedford Police

    Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), Fire 16, 155.250 (BPD)

    Weather Conditions: Mostly Cloudy, 40 Degrees

    Description: Inside odor found to be a sulfuric acid spill down a sink

    Reporters: firedude

    1718hrs: Bedford FD E199 & TL57 dispatched non-emergency to Bedford PD HQ for an inside odor invest

    1720hrs: 2031 requesting R10 & MA9 be added to the assignment

    1725hrs: 2031 requesting HazMat team to respond for a sulfuric acid spill down a sink

    1742hrs: HazMat 1 responding

    1859hrs: 2032, TL57, R10, MA9 returning to service

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  3. Date: 12/11/2012

    Time: 1323hrs (1:23pm)

    Incident Type: Residential Structure Fire

    District: Croton Fire District

    Location: 96 S Mt. Airy Rd (Between Glengary Rd and Georgia Ln)

    Units on Scene: [Croton FD: 2081, 2082, E118, E119, E120, R18, T10], [Ossining FD: 2331, 2334, E98, TL42, U51 (FAST)], [Montrose VA: 2571, 2574, E225], [Buchanan FD: 2551, U12 (Cascade)], [Croton EMS], [Cortland VAC], [Ossining EMS], [Tri-Village Medic], [WCDES: Bat 10 and C&O Zone 4], [Croton PD], [NYSP], [Croton Water Dept.], [Con Ed]

    Units on Standby: [Montrose FD: E121], [Yorktown FD: L51]

    Frequency: 46.26, Fire 10, EMS 10, FG10, Croton PD

    Weather Conditions: Partly Sunny, 47 Degrees

    Details: 1.5 Story wood frame ranch style with heavy fire shwoing on arrival, 5 L/S/O

    Reporters: firedude, x4093k, peterose313, SKE#2HAHN, Remember585

    1323hrs: Croton Dispatched to a reported structure fire

    1325hrs: Car 2081 on scene requesting a 10-75, 1.5 Story with heavy fire showing

    1326hrs: Croton 10-75 Dispatched (Croton Re-tone, Ossining FAST, Buchanan Cascade, Croton EMS, Medic, Bat 10)

    1445hrs: Fire under control per IC

    1619hrs: Command Terminated, all units back in service

    Additional Info from Croton FD Chief: http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php/topic/47998-croton-fire-121112-additional-info/

    LoHud Article with Photos/Videos: http://www.lohud.com/proart/20121211/news02/312110084/croton-hudson-home-damaged-by-fire?pagerestricted=1

    Ossining-Croton Patch Article: http://ossining.patch.com/articles/fire-on-mount-airy-road-in-croton

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  4. National Advanced Emergency Medical Technician (AEMT) will replace the NYS Intermediate.

    Estimated hours = 160 - 200

    From: http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/national_education_standards_transition/

    NYSDOH Letter to EMT-I Agencies:

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    From: http://www.health.ny.gov/professionals/ems/national_education_standards_transition/docs/aemt_remac_letter.pdf

    Also, the only places that can offer EMT-I/AEMT training classes in westchester are WCC and Phelps, per http://www.wremsco.org/.


  5. Do any fire departments, that don’t normally respond to EMS calls, respond to assist EMS for CPR? In many communities where EMS might be coming from a far distance or can’t assemble a crew fast enough, a fire department could be first on scene and adequately maintain compressions and shock with an AED prior to the arrival of a bus. I know many PDs respond but the fire department can provide greater manpower (usually) and start professional CPR faster. Even if PD does respond, it’s usually only 1 or 2 officers. And Pre-arrival instruction CPR isn't always as effective as CPR done by a CPR certified responder. This of course assumes that your firefighters have a minimum of CPR/AED for the professional rescuer. Any opinions?


  6. On October 10th when Larchmont had the fire at the car dealership at 2050 boston post road why would they call Greenville to cover Larchmont HQ and a Pelham engine to the scene when you have departments like VMFD,Harrison FD, which are closer and more familiar with the area... It just doesnt make sense to me to have MA from Greenville and Pelham come all the way to Larchmont.

    Who decides which mutual aid department is covering or operating at a certain scene ?

    I'd personally like to see the Deputy Fire Coordinators have a say in an agencies mutual aid run card. Hopefully this would eliminate some of the bias and calling favorites.

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  7. Date: 12/01/12

    Time: 2136hrs (9:38pm)

    Location: 3 Dudley Pl (Between Park Ave and Palisade Ave)

    District: Yonkers FD

    Frequency: 46.5 (YFD Dispatch), 484.7125 (Ops), 465.600 (FG), 462.550 (OEM), YPD, 33.96, Fire 18

    Units on Scene: [Yonkers FD: Car 3 (IC), Car 6, Bat 1, Bat 2, E303, E304, E306, E307, E308, E309, E312, L71, L72, L74, L75, Sq11, R1], Empress EMS, Yonkers PD, Yonkers OEM, Red Cross, Con Ed

    Units on Standby at YFD Staion 1: [Mt. Vernon FD: E204 (MVFD E4)], [New Rochelle FD: 2306, E22, L12]

    Units on Standby at YFD Staion 12: [Yonkers FD: E314, L70]

    Weather Conditions: Cloudy, 38 Degrees

    Details: 3rd Alarm Structure Fire, 2.5 Story Wood frame, 4 L/S/O, 304 as FAST, 306 Captain as Safety Officer, L71 with master stream. 1 neighbor was taken to St. John for smoke inhalation by Empress. 8 YFD Firefighter were also taken for St. Johns for minor injuries, all were released latter that night. Yonkers PD quickly detained 2 people who began to fight across from fire scene. Standby units responded to other alarms in Yonkers.

    Reporters: firedude, X4093K, fdny41, Larchmont_Boy

    Writer: firedude

    Exposures:

    Exposure 1: Street

    Exposure 2: 2.5 story separated by 2 driveways

    Exposure 3: Backyard

    Exposure 4: 2.5 story separated by 1 driveway

    2136hrs: Original Dispatch for a possible working fire

    2138hrs: L72 has smoke in area

    2140hrs: L72 on scene with heavy smoke from front door, Bat 1 requesting 5th engine to scene

    2143hrs: Bat 1 reporting 10-30, requesting 10-17 electrical to scene

    2145hrs: 2.5 story wood frame, heavy fire first floor rear

    2148hrs: Bat 1 requesting 2nd alarm

    2151hrs: L72 reports they still haven’t found seat of fire

    2153hrs: Bat 1 reports 3 L/S/O and exposers

    2155hrs: Bat 1 requesting additional engine to fill out 2nd alarm, 304 dispatched

    2157hrs: Bat 1 report primaries on first floor are negative

    2217hrs: Car 3 taking command, 4 L/S/O with heavy fire on the 3rd floor

    2219hrs: Car 3 reports Heavy fire through roof, evacuating building, requesting 3rd alarm, E304 is FAST and E306 Captain is Safety

    2221hrs: Dispatch reports E313, L73 responding from Station 1

    2222hrs: Car 3 requesting 1 Mutual aid to relocate

    2225hrs: New Rochelle E22, L12 to relocate to YFD Station 12

    2228hrs: Car 3 reports all are out and accounted for, moving to defensive, L71 operating on 2/3 side

    2234hrs: Mt. Vernon E4 (E204) dispatched to relocate to station 1

    2245hrs: Car 3 reports exterior attack has been discontinued, no visible flames, companies back in locating fire

    2305hrs: Car 3 reports all companies operating, no visible fire, and heavy smoke inside, opening up, holding with current resources

    2321hrs: Car 3 reports visible smoke in structure, opening up

    2234hrs: Car 3 requesting E307, L74 to scene for extra packs

    0110hrs: Car 3 reports all companies are still working, Yonkers OEM 40 is to secure the scene

    LoHud Article and Photos: http://www.lohud.com...rm-fire-Yonkers

    The Daily Yonkers Article: http://yonkers.daily...onkers-building

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  8. Date: 12/01/2012

    Time: 1515hrs (3:15pm)

    Location: 175 Douglas Ave (X Valley Ave)

    District: Yonkers FD (Station 9 First Due)

    Frequency: 46.5 (YFD Dispatch), 484.7125 (Ops), 465.600 (FG), 462.550 (OEM), YPD

    Units: [Yonkers FD: Bat 1 (Safety), Bat 2 (IC), E309, E310, E312 (FAST), L72, TL75, R1], Empress EMS, Yonkers PD, Yonkers OEM

    Weather Conditions:

    Details: Basement Fire, 1.5 Story Wood Frame, 2 L/S/O, primaries and secondaries were negative, no injuries reported, quick K/D

    Reporters: firedude

    Writer: firedude

    1517hrs: L72 on location with smoking showing

    1519hrs: Bat 2 reports fire in the basement of a 1.5 Story wood frame, Primaries under way, water on the fire

    1523hrs: Bas 2 reports fire under control

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  9. Date: 11/29/2012

    Time: 1705hrs (5:05pm)

    Location: Croton Harmon Train Yard, Building 6

    District: Croton-on-Hudson FD

    Frequency: 46.26, Fire 10, MTA

    Units on Scene: [Croton FD: 2081 (IC), E118, E119, TL44, T10, R18], [Metro North FD: 2643 with Brigade], MTA PD

    Units on Standby at CFD Station 3: [Montrose FD: 2271, E121], [Ossining FD: 2331, 2334, TL42]

    Weather Conditions: Mostly Clear, 35 Degrees

    Details: Confirmed roof fire possibly caused by construction on roof, E119 crew in building with 1 L/S/O, TL44 crew on roof, Command terminated at 1925hrs

    Reporters: firedude

    Writer: firedude

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  10. Date: 11/28/2012

    Time: 1548hrs (3:49pm)

    Location: IAO Route 22 & Middle Patent Road

    District: North Castle Fire District #2, Armonk Fire Department

    Frequency: 46/26 (Dispatch), Fire 16, EMS 16, 153.800 (NCPD), 151.535 (WEMS), FG

    Units: [Armonk FD: 2021, 2022, 2023, R85, 51B3], [Westchester EMS: 45M1], [WCDES: 2001, 2003, 2004, HazMat 1, Bat 16], North Castle PD

    Weather Conditions: Clear, 44 Degrees

    Details: Oil Tanker rollover with spill, minor injuries

    Reporters: firedude

    Writer: firedude

    1553hrs: 2021 on location with an oil tanker on its side leaking, minor injuries, canceling the medic

    1555hrs: 2021 requesting Hazmat Team to scene, HazMat and Bat 16 Dispatched

    1602hrs: Hazmat 1 Responding

    1607hrs: 51B3 transporting BLS to NWH, 2021 requesting what levels the tanks were at

    1608hrs: 51B3 reports approx 14,000 gallons of Petroleum in rear and saddle tanks had approx 25 gallons each of diesel

    1611hrs: Armonk Dispatched to 10 Lyons Ct for a reported basement fire (Update: Good Intent only, no fire)

    1630hrs: Hazmat 1 on location

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  11. Astorino Criticizes Democrats for Delay on Emergency Services' Roof

    Calling it illegal, inappropriate and another unnecessary delay to putting a new roof on the Department of Emergency Services' Training Center, County Executive Robert P. Astorino today vetoed legislation supported by a majority of Democrats on the Board of Legislators.

    http://www3.westchestergov.com/news/all-press-releases/4407-astorino-criticizes-democrats-for-delay-on-emergency-services-roof


  12. Date: 11/23/2012

    Time: 1330hrs (1:30pm)

    Location: 13 Germonds Rd (X Broward Dr)

    District: Nanuet Fire District (Dept # 9)

    Frequency: 44 Control, New City PD

    Agencies on Scene: Nanuet Fire Department, Pearl River Fire Department, Nanuet Ambulance Corps, Rockland Paramedics, Rockland Regional Technical Rescue Team, Clarkstown Police Department, Clarkstown Building Department, Con Ed Orange & Rockland, Occupational Health & Safety Administration (OSHA), Rockland County Sheriff, Clarkstown Highway Dept., Clarkstown Sewer Dept.

    Agencies at Landing Zone: West Nyack Fire Department, STAT Flight

    Agencies on Standby at Nanuet HQ: Spring Valley Fire Department

    Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny, 52 Degrees

    Details: A contractor working in a trench on a gas line became trapped when the trench collapsed. It took approx 2 hours to extricate the worker who was pined by large rocks and stuck in 6 feet of clay and dirt. The patient, who was conscious, was driven by Nanuet EMS to Albertus Magnus High School to meet STAT Flight and then was flown to Westchester Medical Center. OSHA is investigating.

    Reporters: firedude

    Writer: firedude

    Lohud Article: http://www.lohud.com...|text|Frontpage

    New City Patch Article (With Great Photos): http://newcity.patch...nch-in-new-city

    Nanuet EMS Article: http://www.nanuetems....cfm?News_ID=48

    Rockland County FireWatch Incident info: http://www.44-control.net/History.aspx

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  13. Has anyone bought the book yet?

    Hastings author illustrates how volunteer firefighting remains 'vibrant'

    HASTINGS-ON-HUDSON — Pay a visit to the volunteer firehouse on Euclid Avenue and you’ll meet a cast of characters who don’t have much in common professionally. There are lawyers, stonemasons and even an Emmy winner.

    Full Lohud Article: http://www.lohud.com/article/20121123/NEWS02/311230043/Hastings-author-illustrates-how-volunteer-firefighting-remains-vibrant-?odyssey=tab|topnews|text|Frontpage


  14. Date: 11/18/2012

    Time: 1250hrs (12:50pm)

    Location: Sprain Brook Parkway SB @ MM 5.1 (IAO Ardsley Rd Overpass)

    District: Greenville Fire District

    Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), Fire 14, Fire 18, 460.525 (GPD), 46.50 (YFD Dispatch), 453.475 (YPD), TMC, NYSP

    Agencies: Greenville FD, Yonkers FD, Fairview FD, Greenburgh PD EMS, Empress EMS, Yonkers PD EMS, NYSP

    Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny, 47 Degrees

    Details: 1 Car MVA with extrication, Car off the road into ravine. 1 Patient ALS to Jacobi with GPD EMS

    Reporters: firedude

    Writer: firedude

    Lohud Article with Photo: http://www.lohud.com/article/20121118/news02/311180067/cops-investigating-one-car-sprain-crash?nclick_check=1

    **Anyone with info please PM me!


  15. Date: 11/17/2012

    Time: 0745hrs (7:45am)

    Location: 1 The Crossing (@ The Crossing at Blind Brook) X Purchase St/Rt 120

    Frequency: 46.26, 33.96 (Both Dispatch), 46.06 (PCFD), Fire 15, Fire 19, EMS 19, 155.895 (HPD/HEMS)

    Units Operating on Scene: [Purchase FD: 2412, E238, E240, TL53], [West Harrison FD: 2501, E266], [Mamaroneck Town: 2232, R6 (FAST)], [Harrison EMS: 61A5], [WCDES: Bat 19, C and O Zone 2], Harrison PD, Harrison Fire Inspector, Con Ed

    Units Operating on Standby at PFD HQ: [Port Chester FD: 2393, E63, L31]

    Weather Conditions: Mostly Sunny, 41 Degrees

    Description Of Incident: Working Fire on the first floor, 2.5 Story Residential

    Reporters: firedude

    0755hrs: 2412 reports fire on the first floor, requesting the 10-75 assignment

    0757hrs: Purchase Fire, West Harrison Fire, Mamaroneck Town FAST, Harrison EMS and Bat 19 Dispatched to Scene

    0803hrs: Port Chester FD Dispatched to relocate 1+1 to PFD HQ

    0820hrs: C and O Zone 2 dispatched to landline

    0934hrs: Bat 19 reports TMFD FAST being released

    0958hrs: 2501 back in service, E266 picking up shortly

    1000hrs: Bat 19 back in service

    1026hrs: 2412 reports all units clear of scene

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  16. Date: 11/16/2012

    Time: 2358hrs (11:58pm)

    Location: Behind 6 International Dr (Building # 3) X King St

    Frequency: 46.26, 33.96 (Dispatches), 46.06 (PCFD), Fire 19, Fire 15, EMS 19, 155.895 (HPD), 155.625 (RBPD), 453.150 (PCRRBEMS), 155.310 (WCPD), ATC

    Units Operating: [Purchase FD: 2412, E240, R30], [Port Chester FD: 2393, E59], [Harrison EMS: 61A4], [PCRRBEMS: 77A2], [Harrison PD: Cars 1, 3, 5], [Rye Brook PD: Cars 47, 48], County PD, Airport Operations, FAA, NTSB

    Weather Conditions: Clear, 37 Degrees

    Description Of Incident: Aircraft Down, 1 Patient with Minor injuries, negative extrication, negative fluid spill

    Reporters: firedude, fdny41, x4093k, EmsFirePolice

    Aircraft Info:

    Tail Number: N8519M

    Aircraft Type: 1963 Beechcraft Bonanza 33 (Single Engine, 4 Seats)

    Aircraft Owner: Westchester Flying Club

    Flight info: Pittsburgh, PA (Rock Airport - 9G1) to Westchester (HPN) with 1 Pilot and 0 Passengers

    Arriving Weather: Winds 340 Degrees at 7 knotts, 37 Degrees F, Clear Skies, 10+miles visability

    Airport note: Air Traffic Control Tower was not in opperation, Runway 34 in use

    2358hrs: Purchase FD + Harrison EMS dispatched 700 Anderson Hill Rd (@ Pepsico) for a reported Plane down in the rear

    0000hrs: E240 responding

    0000hrs: Bat 19 dispatched to landline

    0000hrs: R30, 2412 responding

    0004hrs: 61A4 on the PepsiCo property

    0008hrs: 61A4 reports aircraft down possibly closer to King St, per HPD officer in woods searching

    0009hrs: 2412 reports will hold with PFD units for now

    0010hrs: Rye Brook PD dispatches cars 47 & 48 to IAO International Drive Business Park for plane down

    0012hrs: RBPD Car 48 on scene with plane down behind building 3 on International Drive

    0013hrs: RBPD requesting EMS to scene for minor injuries

    0014hrs: 2412 on scene, requesting PCFD notification, Port Chester Chief dispatched to landline

    0015hrs: E240 on scene

    0017hrs: 61A4 on scene, reporting 1 patient, minor injury, will handle

    0018hrs: R30 on scene

    0029hrs: E59 dispatched to scene

    0030hrs: 2393 responding

    0031hrs: 61A4 transporting 1 patient BLS to White Plains Hospital (WPH)

    0035hrs: 2393 on scene

    0040hrs: E59 on scene

    0044hrs: 2412 reports all Purchase units are in service, turned over to Port Chester FD

    0049hrs: 2393 reports they have been released by RBPD, all PCFD units back in service

    0049hrs: 61A4 out at WPH

    LoHud Article (With Photos): http://www.lohud.com...&nclick_check=1

    Rye Patch Article: http://rye.patch.com...ng-in-rye-brook

    News 12 Video: http://www.news12.co...&region_name=WC

    Armonk Daily Voice Article: http://armonk.dailyv...chester-airport


  17. Date: 11/1312

    Time: 2043hrs (8:43pm)

    Location: I-684 SB (mm 10.9)

    Frequency: 46.26 (Dispatch), Fire 16, EMS 16, NYSP, 153.800 (NCPD), 154.650 (MKPD), 155.250 (Bedford PD), FG2, TAC 1

    Units Operating: [Armonk FD: 2021, E288, R85, 51B1, 51B3], [Bedford Hills FD: 2031, R10, MA9, U6], [Bedford FD: 2042, 2043, R44, 52B1, U140], [Mt. Kisco VAC: 70-11, 70B1], [Westchester EMS: 45M1, 45M2], [NYSP: 3K22], Mt. Kisco PD, New Castle PD, Bedford PD, NYSDOT

    Weather Conditions: Clear, 39 Degrees

    Description Of Incident: Reported as a MVA Pedestrian Struck, NYSP on location reporting extrication needed for vehicle. 2021 reports 1 DOA in the woods, extrication is 100 yards past the site of DOA. 2021 requesting Armonk engine with manpower and thermal camera to scene. 2021 requested 1 additional Armonk ambulance and 2 mutual aid. Bedford FD and Mt. Kisco VAC dispatched. Bedford Hills on scene to assist PD with investigation and to shut all SB lanes. 1 Patint extricated, looking in woods for possibility of a ejected patient, no patient found. 51B1 ALS to WMC with medic 1 on board. 5 total patients BLS to NWH and 1 DOA. Bedford FD R44 & U140 dispatched to Route 172 and 22 to dirrect traffic south on 22. NYSDOT requested to assist with traffic.

    Reporters: firedude, peterose313, Larchmont_Boy, EmsFirePolice

    Lohud Article: http://www.lohud.com...|text|Frontpage

    Bedford Patch Article: http://bedford.patch...#photo-12151758

    Newsday Article: http://newyork.newsd...losed-1.4220137

    Armonk Daily Voice Article: http://armonk.dailyvoice.com/police-fire/connectict-man-killed-i-684-crash-armonk

    ** please PM with info

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  18. Sorry to break the bad news...

    East Coast Storm May Impact Holiday Travel

    After several days' respite, we will again be watching the waters just off the Atlantic Seaboard for the potential of another coastal storm.

    As has been the case with the last several storms near the East Coast, the computer forecast models are showing a range of possible outcomes for this system, which will develop this weekend and reach its peak intensity during the first half of next week - just as millions of Americans hit the road or the airport for Thanksgiving.

    Full Weather Channel Article and Video: http://www.weather.c...travel-20121113

    East Coast Nor'easter Potential Thanksgiving Week

    Another nor'easter will form and hover along the East coast during the week of Thanksgiving (Nov. 18 to 23).

    How close to the coast the storm tracks will determine how unsettled the weather gets in the I-95 corridor to the Appalachians.

    Full Accuweather Article and Video: http://www.accuweath...anksgiv/1499934
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  19. Date: 11/11/12

    Time: 2335hrs (11:35pm)

    Location: Route 117 (IAO Rockefeller State Park)

    Frequency: 46.26, 156.015 (MPPD), 155.880 (MPEMS),

    Units Operating: [Pocantico Hills FD: 2381, E189, R43], [Archville FD: 2631, E236], [Pleasantville VAC: 76B1, 76B3], [Mount Pleasant Medics: 37M1], Mount Pleasant PD

    Weather Conditions: Clear, 50 Degrees

    Description Of Incident: Originally dispatched as a MVA with Injuries, Car 2381 reported extrication would be needed and requested an additional mutual aid rescue with a second set of tools. 2 Car MVA. 1 Patient was able to self-extricate and was transported BLS to WMC. 1 Patient needed extricated and was transported ALS to WMC.

    Reporters: firedude, peterose313, KelliPVAC

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