On Friday October 16th units from Co. 1, Co. 19, and Co. 29 were alerted to the intersection of Point Lookout Rd. and Pin Cushion Rd. for a motor vehicle accident. Squad 1, Engine 11, and Chief 1 responded to the scene. While en route to the scene communications advised Chief 1 there was a second motor vehicle accident south of the first accident with vehicle overturned and a single person trapped. At this time the assignment was upgraded and Squad 2 and additional ambulances and the Medic unit were requested. Chief 1 arrived on location with multiple vehicles involved, and assigned Squad 1 to the extrication group. After size up was complete it was to involve five vehicles between to the two accidents with four patients to transport. Squad 1 completed vehicle extrication and all patients were transported to Medstar St. Mary’s for further care. Units operated on the scene for about 45 minutes. |