Helping Our Neighbors in Emergencies

Washington Volunteer Fire and Rescue

Air Evacuation after ATV Accident

April 2008

An ATV accident in the Castleton area, where we were able to help Castleton VFR, necessitated a helicopter evacuation of the victim.

 

A reminder that prudence is required when driving an ATV.
Text Box: Call Summary: ATV Accident – Castleton On March 29, 2008 at 15:49 hrs companies were dispatched for an ATV accident with a male subject with a possible broken leg at the end of Old Church Lane. Medic 1-1 arrived first on scene and made contact with the patient’s friend who would lead the crew to the patient. Medic 1-1’s crew loaded all the equipment needed into Utility 1 and continued a short distance to the patient. It was determined that the patient had significant enough injures and would need to be taken to a trauma center via helicopter. Rescue Engine 3 set up the landing zone at the scene, and PHI AirCare transported the Patient to the appropriate trauma center. Apparatus that responded: Medic 1-1 Rescue Engine 3 Utility 1