Oceanside Firefighters Extricated Trapped Occupant After Elizabeth Avenue Rollover

Oceanside, N.Y. — October 19 — At approximately 5:30 p.m.on Monday, October 19, the Oceanside Fire Department in New York was dispatched to an incident on Elizabeth Avenue involving a motor vehicle accident wherein a vehicle had overturned, resulting in one individual being trapped within the wreckage.

Ladder 2442, Engine 248, and Ambulances 242 and 242A were dispatched by Chiefs Lynch, Klein, and Sparberg. Upon reaching the scene, members of Ladder 2442 employed specialized rescue equipment to extricate the trapped occupant, a procedure accomplished within approximately three minutes. Concurrently, Engine 248 maintained a standby position throughout the operation, safeguarding both the patient and the fire and EMS personnel from potential fire-related hazards.

Following the egress of the occupant, EMS Unit 242A of the Oceanside Fire District conveyed the patient to a medical facility for subsequent treatment.

The operation necessitated seamless collaboration among ladder, engine, and EMS personnel. Ladder 2442, designated to the department's truck company, was tasked with conducting search and rescue operations alongside vehicle extrication. Furthermore, the unit maintained specialized training protocols for vehicular accidents and other complex rescue scenarios.

The Oceanside Fire Department was headquartered at 65 Foxhurst Road in Oceanside, New York. The department served the community through fire suppression, rescue and emergency medical operations.