UPDATES: SEATBELTS MATTERED IN SATURDAYS APPARATUS CRASH IN NORTH CAROLINA......... (Radio traffic link below)
From Firefighter Close Calls
Monday, March 2, 2009-Thanks to our friends at FireNews.net for this update about Stony Hill (NC)Pumper 264 was involved in that single-vehicle accident while responding to a call on Saturday afternoon. They were dispatched at 13:31 hours with Wake Forest and Falls fire departments to a reported house fire in Wake Forest at 2120 Purnell Road. No fire was found at the house.While responding, Pumper 264 overturned on its side on Purnell Road, about a half-mile east of Camp Kanata Road. They reported they were overturned about 13:38.Additional fire and EMS units were immediately dispatched to their accident, including Stony Hill Pumper 262, Falls Pumper 212, EMS 12, EMS 33, and EMS District 6.Command was assumed by SHFD 101. The three personnel on the pumper were transported to WakeMed with minor injuries. All were wearing seat belts. They were treated and released Saturday evening.Other units that responded included Stony Hill 100, 101; Wake Forest Car 2, Car 4, Battalion 1, Utility 6, Falls Utility 21, Bay Leaf 100, Wake EMS Chief 100, and WC 1.Falls and Wake Forest assisted Stony Hill on scene and also with coverage. They also helped transfer equipment from Pumper 264 back to the station.The 2005 Pierce Contender was up-righted about 15:20 and removed from the scene after 16:00.Purnell Road was closed between Camp Kanata and Thompson Mill roads during the operation.Archived radio traffic is available at http://wake.nc.scanamerica.us/modules.php?name=FeedArchive.
Editor’s Note: this post from Stony Hill Fire Chief A. C. Rich appeared on the Raleigh/Wake County Firefighting Blog: Everybody, please wear your seatbelts at all times.
These three guys were wearing theirs and injury was minimized.
Here’s what happened before any speculation begins: The truck dropped the right front wheel off of the roadway onto the soft shoulder, speed was not excessive, the truck drifted to the right even more after the wheel drop and inertia took over. A nothing showing size-up was given on scene of the dispatched structure fire and P264 had reduced to non-emergency response prior to the accident. Our guys are OK, one has a mild concussion (Captain’s seat), but otherwise he’s doing well and at home. I had my best driver behind the wheel whom I trust 100%, yet the accident still occurred; so I encourage you all to do what’s right and try to minimize risk at all levels. Accidents WILL happen no matter what you do to prevent them. Also, the new NFPA 1901 standard specifies also that equipment needs to be secured in the cab of fire apparatus.Even though you may have the seatbelt on, and even have airbags for roll-over protection, “flying” equipment WILL injure you in the cab. Be safe and thanks to all who assisted us on scene.Primary Agency: Stony Hill Volunteer Fire Department
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