Rescue Engine 5-2 runs head on crash

 
By Firefighter/EMT Sean Kerrigan
December 3, 2006
 

On Sunday December 3, 2006 Benedict Volunteers were dispatched mutual aide to Calvert County to Hallowing Point Rd. in the area of the Benedict Bridge for MVA reported serious. Rescue Engine 5-2 responded with 3 and Chief 5-A responded to fill the crew. Chief 5 marked up shortly after. Engine 5-2 arrived on location and found two vehicles involved in a head on collision. Calvert Squad 2 arrived shortly after. Calvert Medic 103 started patient care on the subject in the jeep and requested a helicopter. The other patient signed a release. The driver of Engine 5-2 hooked the winch to the bumper; to assist in stabilizing the jeep. Calvert Ambulance 4-8 assisted Medic 103 with patient care until the arrival of MSP Trooper 2. Patient was flown out; units cleared shortly after.

 
Units: Rescue Engine 5-2 , Chief 5, Chief 5-A
 
Mutual Aid: Calvert Squad 2, Engine 22, Chief 2-A , CCSO, and MSP