All Volunteer Stations, 19 & 79, Bucks County, PA

  On Memorial Day Night, May 26, 2008, The Doylestown Fire Company was called to assist with the landing of a medevac helicopter on the Route 611 South Bypass for a reported motorcycle accident. Police and Medic units on scene reported a single motorcycle crash and put a medevac helicopter on standby. Engine 19 responded and took the landing zone. Engine 79 responded and assisted with traffic control. Route 611 South was closed for approximately an hour while medics worked to stabilize the patient and fly them to the nearest trauma center. Photos taken by Sara Grogan.

Police, Fire, and EMS crews work to stabilize the patient for transportation.

Medics prepare to transport the patient.

Doug Tilley works with EMS and Police to determine what would be needed from the Fire Company.

The Medevac Helicopter on the ground next to Engine 19