Fall Victim At Construction Site
Story by: Steven Kadir
Washington Twp. (Mercer) – On 08-02-07 Station 40(Washington Twp
Fire Department) Group 1 was dispatched out to the area of Olivia Road at the
new Construction for a fall victim. Rescue 140-10, EMS 40(Captain Towner), FM-40
(Captain Symons), and Engine 40 lead by Captain Palmer had all checked in
service responding. As units were responding they were advised by LifeCom
dispatch that they were unsure from what height the person fell from. With this
information Rescue 140-10’s crew requested that ALS was added to this
assignment. All units arrived at the same time. Crews had found a male lying on
his back. Workers stated he fell from a ladder unsure on the height. Upon
further investigation crews believe that the worker fell from a height no great
than 8 feet.The male victim was immobilized for transport. Engine 40’s crew
along with Captain Towner assisted Rescue 140-10’s crew with removal of the
victim from the rear of the house. Rescue 140-10 transported the victim to the
Trauma center with serious injuries. The patient ‘s condition is unknown at the
time of this article.