Medford FD Handles Roof Removal at MVA With Entrapment
By JOHN WALTHERS, Senior Correspondent | February 20, 2021 | NEW YORK
Story No. 022021102
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosMedford Firefighters had to remove the roof off this car after a vehicle crash on Feb 13th.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire Photos2 of Medfords bravest walking back to their engine after extrication.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosMedford FD Rescue 5-14-15 on scene of the MVA with entrapment 2/13/21.
Photo by John Walthers- Suffolk Fire PhotosMedford Ambulance was also on scene
Medford NY – On Saturday February 13, 2021 at about 4:15 PM the Medford fire department activated for a report of a vehicle crash on Southaven Ave with report of entrap. On arrival the first responding officer confirmed they had entrapment and would need to take the roof to remove the patient. Rescue 15 responded into the scene and the crew went to work removing the occupant of the vehicle. A quick extrication was completed. Medford ambulance was on scene to provide patient care. All units were placed back in service in about 40 mins.
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