Van Fully Involved |
| By Firefighter Spencer Stevenson | |
| September 21, 2007 | |
| At 2334 Engine 143 was clearing the landing site at the Harry Nice Bridge when the assignment was dispatched for a Personal Injury Accident with a vehicle overturned, on fire with subjects trapped on Bowling Drive. Engine 143 arrived with a van fully involved on its side and established the Bowling Drive Command. The crew from E-143 pulled the bumper line and attacked the fire. The fire was knocked and command confirmed the vehicle was unoccupied. A-149 arrived and stood by, E-141 arrived and assisted with extinguishment. Chief 10A (C. Frye) assumed the command upon his arrival. The occupant had left the scene on foot and later flagged down PA-517. The patient was transported to an area hospital. E-144 was called non-emergency to assist with it's foam capabilities. Units cleared at 0030. Crews:
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| Units: | E-143, E-141, E-144, A-149, PA-148 |
| Mutual Aid: | A-158, SQ10, EMS Duty Officer 16A, PA517 and Chief 10A |