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Forks Fire Department
Palmer, NY
August 11th, 2008
PALMER, NJ - On August 11, 2008 the Forks Fire Department and Fork EMS were dispatched for a roll over accident into the woods on Route 33 in Stockertown. Forks Fire Chief and Forks EMS unit 2581 responded immediately, however, Northampton County Control was unable to pin point the accident location. Forks Chief 2551 found the accident in Palmer Township and requested Palmer Fire Department be dispatched.
Forks Chief 2551 started command and reported a one vehicle accident into the woods approximately 25 feet off highway with one victim entrapped. Upon arrival of Forks Fire Heavy Rescue 2541 the crew went to work placing rescue jacks on the vehicle to stabilize it for patient removal. Palmer Fire Department arrived with a command truck, pumper and a heavy rescue truck to assist.
The victim was placed on a backboard and removed from the rear of the vehicle, placed in a stokes basket and taken up the embankment to an awaiting ambulance. The victim was transported by ground to St. Lukes Trauma Center with minor injuries.
Forks Fire cleared the scene, transferring command to Captain 2754 until the tow company arrived to remove the SUV from the woods. Fork EMS also stayed on scene. All units cleared from the scene after the SUV was removed and placed on a flatbed.
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