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The Doylestown Fire Company
was dispatched for a vehicle extrication on July 20,
2008 at the intersection of Routes 202 and 313 in
Buckingham Township. Medics on scene reported a
multi-car accident with one entrapped in a minivan.
Engine 79 arrived on scene and went to work cribbing
the vehicle until Rescue 19 arrived with the
hydraulic tools. Crews worked to remove the patient
by removing the entire roof from the vehicle.
Additional apparatus from Midway and Lingohocken
were dispatched for manpower due to the extreme heat
and to help establish a landing zone for the medevac
helicopter. Photos by Jenna Fetterolf.
Deputy 19
Jay Fetterolf directs the rescue efforts.
Dan Kline
stands by as Mike Wood uses a combi tool to gain
access to the engine compartment.
Crews begin
to remove the roof from the vehicle.
Matt Grogan
pries the hood up on the Dodge Ram to cut the
battery cables.
The roof is
removed from the vehicle and air medics are able to
check on the patient.
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