Overturned Dump Truck

 
By Fire Captain Jeffrey Hammett
July 28, 2010
 

At 1837 hours, Engine Company 14 and PA148 were alerted for a reported overturned dump truck approximately two miles back on Milton Hill Place of off Rock Point Road. Rescue Engine 141 and Engine 144 responded with 7 volunteers and the Captain as well as PA148. Rescue Engine 141 arrived on the scene to find a loaded dump truck towing a wood chipper overturned down an embankment, the driver self extricated himself from the vehicle and was awaiting ems care. PA148 stabilized the patient and transported him by ground to a local hospital. Rescue Engine 141 and Engine 144 secured a small hydraulic leak and turned the scene over to CCSO and G&M Towing. Units cleared at 1909 hours.

 
Units: RE141, E144, PA148
 
Mutual Aid: CCSO, G&M Towing