Collapse Calls
Crews Respond as part of the Co Rescue Task Force
By 2009 Web Team
Aug 2, 2009, 13:24

Rescue 6-5, Collapse 1, Collapse 2 responded to West Hempfield Twp for a vehicle into a dwelling on a 7-6 Box Assignment as part of the Rescue Task Force. Crews from 7-6 (West Hempfield Twp) arrived to find a vehicle had struck the D side of the dwelling causing serious damage to the dwelling. Command requested the task force to assist with shoring.

Rescue 6-5, Collapse 2 and Collapse 1

Side D Shoring

Rescue 7-6 and Collapse 1

Side C Shoring

Crews place plywood over the shoring of the customer

Side C/D of the dwelling

Squad 8-1 and Haz Mat 2-9-2 also responded as part of the task force membership

Crews installed a three post vertical on the C Side and two verticals on the D Side. They were on the scene for 2+ hours.


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