| @ 22:33 Shepherds along with Engine 4 were alerted to respond routine to assist NCSHP with lighting at the scene of a traffic accident around the 1100 block of Shinnville Rd. Shepherds Car 51 was the first unit on scene established command and investigated. FF Webster (who had the car for the night) was met on the road by a trooper and was told to stage as SHP had a police matter going on. Engine 4 & Rescue 5 arrived on location and stood by. After FF Webster was allowed to check on the car he noticed that the driver was still inside same and couldn't get out on his own. FF Webster radioed into ECOM of an entrapment. Shepherds Engine 1 along with Chief 515 (Beauvais) also responded to the scene. Personnel were faced with a convertible Lexus that was on it's side (Passenger) with the driver still buckled in. Personnel utilized various pieces of cribbing, Res-q tech jacks & pickets to stabilize the vehicle along with several pieces of cutters & spreaders. With extra manpower needed Mooresville Engine 5 was called in to assist. Personnel on scene completed a complete roof removal on the vehicle for best access for the pt. Personnel from Mooresville Engine 4, 5, Shepherds Engine 1 & Rescue 5 all worked together to get the pt free which was completed within 45 minutes. Med-Center Air was contacted for the pt and landed at the designated LZ location off of Winthrow Creek Rd but was later released with thanks as EMS transported the pt by ground. Command released Mooresville Fire with thanks and Shepherds was later released just before 01:00hrs. |
