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On October 3, 2005 the Madison Township Fire Department
responded to a report of an auto accident (car vs. semi) at
317 & Groveport Road. The Medic, Engine, & Battalion were
dispatched from Hamilton Road Station 181 along with
Columbus Rescue 4 from Winchester Pike.
Medic 181 arrived first and discovered 2 patients, one still
inside the car with a semi tractor trapping them in their
seat. They began a rapid assessment of the two patients'
condition to determine who needed treatment first based on
severity. Since neither patient's condition was immediately
life threatening they were able to attend to both of them at
the same time. One paramedic dedicated to the treatment of
each patient.
Battalion 181 arrived next and requested an additional medic for
the second patient and an additional rescue since a prolonged
heavy extrication was possible. MedFlight was also put on
standby in case the trapped patients' condition worsened or it
took a long time to remove them from the car.
Engine 181 arrived and pulled a hose line from their truck for
protection against any fire hazards and began extrication
attempts with their newly acquired
Holmatro
Tool. Initially the patient in the
car stated that they were pinned between the door and the
dashboard of the vehicle.
Rescue 4 arrived a few moments later and took over extrication
efforts with their more advanced heavy duty rescue tools while
Engine 181's crew assisted them. MedFlight was put in the air
by Battalion 181 after consulting with the Medic crew.
Hamilton Township Medic 172 arrived as the second medic and
transported the patient who was already out of the vehicle to
Grant Hospital for treatment.
Rescue 2 arrived at the scene, having responded
from downtown Columbus, and began assisting Rescue 4 and
Engine 181 with the rescue. EMS 14, a medical supervisor from
Columbus also arrived and contacted MedFlight to arrange a
landing zone and relay the patient's condition to the crew in
flight. SO2, a safety officer from Columbus arrived and
oversaw the scene for any safety concerns.
After a few more minutes of continued extrication efforts the
patient was removed from the vehicle. Crews placed the patient
on a backboard and carried them to Medic 181 for evaluation.
MedFlight landed on 317 a few moments later and the patient
was moved to their helicopter and was transported to OSU
Medical Center.
Josh Ruetsch
MTFD
Firefighter/EMT-P
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