Yesterday afternoon, Rescue Company 1 along with Fire Companies 2 were dispatched to Darlington Avenue for a reported vehicle accident with entrapment.

Upon arrival, first due units discovered a vehicle had driven over a retaining wall and was suspended approximately 6 feet in the air with the occupant still inside. Rescue 1 and Rescue Engine 117’s crews immediately began stabilization operations using cribbing and struts to secure the vehicle.

After successfully stabilizing the vehicle, the occupant was able to safely exit with assistance from firefighters. The patient was then evaluated by Mahwah EMS on scene.

All units operated for approximately 45 minutes before returning to quarters.