United Fire Company's station 3 units along with Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company 20 units were alerted for a vehicle collision, reported to be serious, on Route 340 westbound at Mount Zion Road. Frederick County's Emergency Communications Center received a call just before lunch for a vehicle that had rolled over on Route 340 between Mt Zion Road and the Route 15 split. Company 3's units were covering the westbound assignment while Company 20's units covered the eastbound assignment. Medic 20 arrived on the scene advising a single vehicle that had rolled multiple times with one subject still in the vehicle. Chief 3-1 arrived a short time later and assumed Route 340 command. Ambulance 39's crew assisted ambulance 209's crew with patient care while the vehicle was stabilized by the crew from Rescue Squad 20. Engine 31's crew extended a hand line for exposure protection during the extrication. The patient was able to be removed from the vehicle without extrication. Ambulance 39 along with Medic 20 transported the patient by ground to Washington County Hospital's Adult Trauma facility for evaluation. Command was terminated and units cleared as ready.
Units:
A-39, E-31, C-3-1
Mutual Aid:
A-209, ET-204, RS-20, M-20, MSP, SHA
Photos compliments of Jefferson Volunteer Fire Company