Green Ridge Short Haul 2013

On July 04, 2013 at approximately 17:44 DIVS “A” contacted Communications declaring an Emergency Medical Transport involving a crewmember having difficulty breathing. The Division/Group Supervisor requested a ground ambulance to rendezvous with the patient at a Drop Point. A fireline EMT from the same crew was present and the “9 Line” protocol was followed, indicating a level of severity of Red. Within five minutes, a local area Advanced Life Support ambulance was en-route to the designated Drop Point with a 20 minute ETA. At 17:50 Division “A” contacted communication and indicated that the patient’s breathing had deteriorated and requested a short-haul extraction of the patient.

Helicopters, Hand Crews, Medical Emergency, Medical or Exertion