On 10-14-03 at 6:06 pm, units from Hughesville Fire and EMS, Benedict EMS and the Charles County Mobile Intensive Care Unit were alerted to Burnt Store Road and Oliver Shop Road for the auto accident with injuries. It was also reported that a child was ejected.
Chief 2B (Eddie McPherson) arrived first, followed closely by Squad 2, who had a crew of six, and Ambulance 28. Crews began evaluating the scene and found four patients from a rollover type single vehicle accident. One of the victims was found to be in and out of consciousness and was found approximately 15 feet from the vehicle. The other passengers stated this victim had been ejected during the rollover. Incident Command was established and units were switched to channel 2, after a third ambulance and a helicopter were requested.
Chief 2 (Duane Svites) arrived, reported to the command post and eventually assumed command. Ambulance 28 packaged the ejected victim and transported the patient to the landing site, which was established by Tanker 2. Ambulance 58 (Benedict EMS) transported two patients and Ambulance 158 (Dentsville EMS) transported one patient to a local hospital. EMS Utility 2 and Medic 1 assisted Ambulance 28 with the ejected patient. The vehicle was checked by the squad crew and units returned to service. The last unit cleared at 7:16 pm.







