8-11-10 Continental Village PIAA RT.9

[miami222 62]

On Wednesday 8-11-10 Continental Village FD, Peekskill VAC, and Garrison VAC, were dispatched to Route 9 at the Putnam / Westchester County line for a reported PIAA Rollover. All occupants were out of their vehicles upon arrival.

[16fire5 693]

My question for anyone who was there is if all the occupants were out do members operate under next to the side resting vehicle to employ a more advanced stabaliztation device? Here's my thought if there is no one in the car and you don't have to operate in or around the car just use some step chocks/wedges to stabalize the car.

[Alpinerunner 61]

Fair question. Plus that is the more stable side... if anything it would roll onto its roof. However, it could be good practice for setting the ResQ jacks up in a critical situation. Why not make a drill out of an incident?

Great pics BTW!

[PEMO3 523]

Excellent photos. Seems like these accidents are becoming a regular occurrence on that stretch of Route 9.

[16fire5 693]

Why not make a drill out of an incident?

In a state right of way during rush hour?

[Alpinerunner 61]

In a state right of way during rush hour?

I think that is overstating the facts a bit. Road is closed and it doesn't keep the road closed any longer. They are waiting for the wrecker.

Edited August 12, 2010 by Alpinerunner

[INIT915 1,119]

In a state right of way during rush hour?

What time was the accident?

[miami222 62]

The call came in around 4:15, we were waiting around for the flatbed to show up, so we set up the stabilization struts because we had a few newer guys that never deployed them before .

[notch138 7]

The call came in around 4:15, we were waiting around for the flatbed to show up, so we set up the stabilization struts because we had a few newer guys that never deployed them before .

I think this was a great use of time. When all your doing is sitting there with your hands in you pockets and new members, thats always a great time to learn.

[FFEMT150 214]

Excellent photos. Seems like these accidents are becoming a regular occurrence on that stretch of Route 9.

Drove through there today and counted 11 crossed from highland ave to the 123 deli! To all those driving rt 9 everyday: BE CAREFUL!!!

also great pics!

[Guest alsfirefighter]

Sad to say that I have been involved with at least 5 incidents that resulted in some of those crosses. Bottom line is many of these accidents involve human error whether it be distracted driving, alcohol or drowsiness. To be honest I don't see much of a change in the volume of calls, just with multimedia being the way it is a broader audience is hearing of it. Always seems like an odd rotation to me. You'll get clusters of them on that section of Rte. 9. Then you get clusters on Bear Mtn. Bridge Rd. then you'll get them on the Roa Hook Rd. section from Camp smith to where 9 splits before rejoining around Jack Rd. It is what it is.

[miami222 62]

Sad to say that I have been involved with at least 5 incidents that resulted in some of those crosses. Bottom line is many of these accidents involve human error whether it be distracted driving, alcohol or drowsiness. To be honest I don't see much of a change in the volume of calls, just with multimedia being the way it is a broader audience is hearing of it. Always seems like an odd rotation to me. You'll get clusters of them on that section of Rte. 9. Then you get clusters on Bear Mtn. Bridge Rd. then you'll get them on the Roa Hook Rd. section from Camp smith to where 9 splits before rejoining around Jack Rd. It is what it is.

I agree, the accidents associated with those crosses date back to the 90s. We get far more on the Bridge road, its just that with the drivers driving faster on 9 the crashes end up more serious.

[markmets415 524]

I think this was a great use of time. When all your doing is sitting there with your hands in you pockets and new members, thats always a great time to learn.

Agreed, especially with the road closed already.

Thanks for sharing the pictures!

[ajsbear 11]

They drive much faster on this stretch of 9. trucks are doing 55 and better, cars even more. You can't do those speeds on Bridge Road, You'd go airborne on the curves.

[Oswegowind 17]

They drive much faster on this stretch of 9. trucks are doing 55 and better, cars even more. You can't do those speeds on Bridge Road, You'd go airborne on the curves.

I beg to differ...but I've never done anything like that...lol