Early Morning Auto Accident with Ejection in 1st Due
Today around 0030 hours the RTFD went out on the street for a report of an auto accident that had ejection located on the Route 219 on ramp from Galleria Drive in the southbound lane. The Duty Chief (T. Shaffer), Rescue Squad (Batt. Ellsworth) and Engine 3-2 (Asst. Ober) went on the road within seconds of the call. Engine 3-2 arrived first on the scene as the Duty Chief followed  directly behind them while the DC  established the “Scalp Ave” Command. The Rescue arrived and was giving the assignment for lighting up the scene. One patient was ejected on this incident and East Hills EMS transported this patient to the local trauma center while remaining fire crews stayed on the scene to shut down traffic for the Richland PD to handle their investigation. Engine 3-3 (FF Day) assisted with shutting down the roadway as all crews remained on the scene for numerous hours into the early morning. Engine 3-1 (Dep. Meyers) handled bells ringing at the Comfort Inn Hotel located on Theatre Drive just before this incident was given and cleared thatincident and stood by at 1321 fully staffed for any remaining incidents, while the Rescue and Squad 3-1 remained on scene of the 219 incident.  All 3 units where placed into service just over 4 hours of the auto accident with a total of 18 members working both incidents.