DCFD NEWS

A child passenger was removed before the arrival of the police and other emergency crews. DCFD personnel went to work freeing the driver. The roof and hood of the vehicle were removed along with the drivers side doors. The guardrail was then lifted from the driver allowing her to be removed and transported to CMC. Extrication time was 26 minutes. Due to the extent of the entrapment, Throop Rescue 27 was requested to the scene. The victim was being removed from the vehicle upon their arrival. Units on scene were: Rescue and Engine 23, Ambulance 239, Community Life Support ALS, and Rescue 27.

February 11, 2008 - Crews were called to Commerce Blvd. for a report of an MVA w/ entrapment. The driver of the vehicle was entrapped with her legs and abdomen under the guardrail that penetrated the front of the car.

January 9, 2008 - The officers of D.C.F.D. met with Mike and Chris Kosydar of American Fire Services to finalize specs for our 2008 Crimson Aerial Ladder Truck. Every detail of the vehicle was reviewed and finalized for construction. According to the Crimson dealers, the cab and chassis is in production, scheduled to be complete in late March. Construction of the aerial ladder portion is scheduled to begin by the end of January. Since this vehicle is being custom built, any issues that arise will be reviewed by the officers during the production phase. Crimson expects to have the vehicle complete in June. Stay tuned for updates.