Thursday, April 24, 2014
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Just after 1700hrs on Thursday April 24, Paramedic 65 and Engine 61 were alerted to respond mutual aid to Anne Arundel County for the vehicle collision on Rt. 32 on the MD-295 Overpass. E-271 (Maryland City) was first arriving, closely followed by P-65 and E-61. P-65 and E-61 were originally put to work with pt. assessments and controlling fluids on the five car pileup. It was soon discovered that one pt. would need to be extricated from their vehicle. E-61 went to work stabilizing the car and began a rear door and b-post removal to gain access to the driver. E-61 used its portable cutters and combi-tool to gain access to the patient. After removing the B-post and rear door, E-61’s crew then removed the seatback from the passenger seat to get to the driver. The Engine crew assisted with patient removal, and transferred the patient to the awaiting AACo Medic. Units were on scene for about 45 minutes, completing fluid control and clean-up.