July 2006
LVRS Water Rescue Team Completes Swiftwater Rescue Unit 1 Training
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| On July 21-23, 3006, LVRS Water Rescue Team personnel completed Swiftwater Rescue training at Great Falls, Virginia. This is a recurring program that we require all our swiftwater rescue personnel to complete every two years, and once again Rescue3 Virginia and George Lewis didn’t disappoint. This is probably the most physically demanding, but also most highly enjoyed training course that the team completes.
Following an initial day of classroom material, the Team completed evolutions requiring all manners of rescue, from rope throwbags and shore-based techniques, to rescue swimmers, rope highline systems, and boat deployments. The class was even lucky enough to get a quick visit from the US Park Police Eagle 1 helicopter, the unit that regularly assists with Potomac River gorge rescues. This provided the opportunity for the rescue swimmers to understand first-hand just how much prop-wash gets splashed up when the helicopter is hovering only 15 feet above the water. This training accomplished biannual recertification for existing water rescue team personnel, and provided initial certification for new team members. In all 11 personnel completed the training from Company 49, and 9 personnel from Company 22. Click Here For More Pictures |
High Speed Chase = 1 Trauma and 1 fully involved
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Wednesday July 19,2006. Rescue Squad 49, A498, Chief 49B and crews from Engine Company 10 were alerted to a vehicle crash with one overturned, on fire, and 1 trapped. Chief 49B arrived on the scene and established the command. The crew from Rescue Squad 49 arrived on scene and utilized the foam/water tank to extinguish the fire and check for occupants of the vehicle. After determining that no one was in the vehicle crews found a single trauma patient who was being chased by US Park police on the side of the road. The ambulance crew treated the patient and packaged him for transport to the hospital. The patient was transported to PG Trauma center with a police escort.
Photos courtesy Deputy Chief Eubanks from WLHVFD |
Fatal Crash on Muirkirk Road |
July 19, 2006 - While returning from the shop Rescue Squad 49 had the surprise of coming across a 2 vehicle crash with one person pinned. The Rescue Squad called for additional resources bringing Rescue Engine 49 and several other Ambulances, Medics, and Engines to the scene. The crew from Rescue Squad 49 immediately went to work to extricate the priority 1 victim pinned in the vehicle. Rescue Engine 49 arrived on the scene and assisted with the extrication. The first victim was extricated from the vehicle but succumbed to her injuries. The other victim was transported to the hospital via helicopter. Crews cleared the call shortly after. Photo courtesy of firehouse guy |
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It is with deep regret that the Laurel Volunteer Rescue announces the passing of Mr. William Ammann, a long time life member of Laurel Volunteer Rescue Squad. Funeral service details to follow. |
