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Water Rescue on the Patuxent River

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By Chief Sean Kerrigan
February 25, 2004

At approximately 5:07pm, Benedict and Prince Frederick Fire and EMS units were dispatched to the Patuxent River in the area of the Benedict Bridge for an overturned kiak with a subject in the water.Chief 5 arrived on the scene and set up the command. Calvert Chief 2A and Calvert Squad 2 arrived seconds later. Boat 5 and DNR deployed into the Patuxent River to assist the kiaker. The subject was quickly removed from the water and taken to Ambulance 5-8 for evaluation. The patient refused treatment units went in service and command terminated approximately 5:25pm.

Units: Chief 5 , MSU-5, Boat 5, and Ambulance 5-8
 
Mutual Aid: Calvert units Chief 2A, Squad 2, Amb. 4-7, and Boat 4. DNR Police, Charles Chief 9A
 

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