Today (Sept. 11th), at roughly 3:30 in the afternoon, MFD Co’s 1, 2 & 4 were dispatched to Interstate 287 northbound (@ MM64) for the reported rolled over truck on fire and possible entrapment.
Mahwah PD units arrived on scene and reported no fire but that the driver was still in the cab of the dump truck. They immediately began patient care as fire units started arriving.
With Squad 2 providing protection with a handline, the firefighters from Rescue 1 and Engine 117 went to work stabilizing the dump truck and extricating the driver.
After approximately 30 minutes of work, the driver was freed from the wreckage and turned over to Mahwah EMS.
There’s an old saying “when it rains, it pours” and that couldn’t have been more literal for this accident.
While firefighters worked to free the driver, nearly 3″ of rain fell on them in a veritable deluge from the severe thunderstorm overhead. Not only did this significantly hamper rescue efforts through mud and rushing water, but the sheer volume and intensity of rain made even simple voice communications difficult.
Thankfully, Mahwah firefighters have been in this exact scenario before, in nearly that exact spot on I-287.
Hats off to all the responders that assisted today. While it seems like the Rescue company is the “star” of the show for entrapments, it really takes a huge team to pull it off.
And a majority of that team comes from the other MFD units and agencies that respond with us.
Well done by all.
Here are a few other recent extrications…
Armour Road MVA
Earlier this morning, Rescue Company 1, Fire Company 3, along with Mahwah EMS and Police, responded to Armour Road for a reported motor vehicle accident with fire and entrapment. Upon arrival, Rescue Engine 117 and Rescue 1 discovered a vehicle resting on its side with heavy smoke coming from the vehicle. The driver had self-extricated prior to arrival. Upon investigation, crews determined the smoke was the result of fluids spilling on the hot motor from the crash impact and overturning rather than an active fire. Company 1 firefighters stabilized the vehicle and secured the ignition while awaiting the arrival of the tow company for vehicle removal. The driver was evaluated on scene and transported by Mahwah EMS to an area hospital for treatment. All units operated on scene for approximately 45 minutes before returning to quarters.
Route 202 MVA
Friday morning, Rescue Company 1, Fire Companies 2, 4, along with Mahwah EMS, and Police, responded to Route 202 for a Motor vehicle accident with reported entrapment. Upon arrival of first due units, firefighters discovered a vehicle had left the roadway and traveled down an embankment, rolling over before coming to rest on its wheels. While the driver was not trapped inside the vehicle, they required assistance navigating the steep terrain back up to the roadway. Due to the patient’s condition and challenging terrain, Company 1 firefighters used a stokes basket to properly package and safely transport the patient up the embankment to an awaiting ambulance. They were then transported by Mahwah EMS to an area hospital for treatment. All units operated on scene for approximately 30 minutes before returning to quarters.
Route 202 Entrapment
Yesterday morning Rescue Company 1, Fire Company 2, along with EMS, and Police were dispatched to an MVA with entrapment on Route 202. Upon arrival, Chief 130 confirmed the entrapment and updated incoming apparatus. Rescue 1 arrived quickly and began stabilization and extrication operations. The crew from Rescue performed a roof flap to gain access to the patient. Rescue Engine 117 arrived and provided additional manpower and tools as needed. Upon removal, the patient was transported by Mahwah EMS to an area hospital. Crews returned to quarters after operating for approximately 1 hour.
Bus Accident
Wednesday morning, Fire Company 1, EMS, and Police responded to Ramapo Valley Road and Franklin Turnpike for a reported bus accident with entrapment involving the bridge overpass. Upon arrival, crews discovered the bus had struck the bridge with only the driver on board. While there was no technical entrapment, the driver required assistance exiting the damaged vehicle. Company 1 firefighters assisted the driver safely out of the bus and brought them over to Mahwah EMS who evaluated them and brought them to an area hospital for treatment.
287 MVA
At approximately 7:45am yesterday morning, Fire Companies 1 and 2, along with Mahwah EMS and Police responded to Route 287 near the flyover for a reported rollover with entrapment. Upon arrival, crews discovered the driver had self-extricated prior to FD arrival. Rescue 1’s crew secured and stabilized the vehicle while conducting a thorough check to confirm there were no additional occupants. The patient was treated by Mahwah EMS And transported to a local hospital. All units returned to quarters within 30 minutes.
287 MVA
Last night Rescue Company 1 responded to 287 South for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Upon arrival, the crew from Rescue 1 found a 2 car accident with no entrapment. Firefighters assisted Mahwah EMS with removing a patient from the vehicle who was transported to a local hospital. Units were back in quarters in approximately 30 minutes.
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