Millwood MVA/Pin

[Guest emtb23]

Where is Somerstown Rd in Millwood? Is it that far from Chappaqua that CVAC didn't get called in for this MVA?

[Guest]

Where is Somerstown Rd in Millwood? Is it that far from Chappaqua that CVAC didn't get called in for this MVA?

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It may be ossining

[ONLOCATION 24]

I believe the TSP or Rte. 100 is the dividing line for which EMS Agency is Dispatched. Somerstown Rd. is Rte. 133 which is Ossining it breaks off to Millwood address when u get closer to Rt. 100.

Also FYI Briarcliff FD EMS Was dispatched back to the Scene for a Injuried Firefighter. Unknown Condition.

Edited March 13, 2006 by ONLOCATION

[mfc2257 464]

Somerstown Road is Route 133 between Route 100 at the TSP interchange and Ossining. Millwood's box runs from Rt100 to Edgewood Road, and all the side streets inbetween (Vails, Sarles, Barnes, etc). You will occasionally see MFC apparatus operating as far west as Brookside Lane (Road?) on Rt133 in Ossining's box while en-route to the remainder of Millwood's first due which can be reached via Brookside to Pinesbridge Road.

This incident was most likely not CVAC's territory.

MFC's box is shared by CVAC, BMFD EMS, and OVAC depending on where the job is.

In addition, because CVAC is dispatched by NCPD, there have been a handful of times when they weren't properly dispatched to the job and given the elapsed time, they had to be replaced on the box by BMFD or OVAC who are closer. (Not blaming CVAC, the problem lies in the breakdown of communications when multiple agencies are first due to a call but each agency is dispatched via a different service).

[ONLOCATION 24]

All Units just Cleared at 18:04 (6:04)

[Guest JQP442]

This call was on 133 outside of CVAC's responce area. OVAC is the first due VAC for this area. It is much faster for OVAC to get to this part of millwood.

[Guest partyrock]

why the statflight calls?? Is millwood that far away from valhalla?

[mfc2257 464]

why the statflight calls??  Is millwood that far away from valhalla?

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No its not that far away, probably about 10 miles. If it was on the parkway at 3:00am, the chopper probably wouldn't have been called.

But depending on where the call is in the district, traffic conditions, and other factors, the OIC may choose to fly from a nearby location especially if an extended extrication is taking place and the patient won't be waiting on the bird.

I personally have a conservative outlook on calling for a chopper, but others don't necessarily feel the same way and will be quicker to call. The OIC needs to feel comfortable that the best decision is being made on behalf of the patient given all the factors presented upon arrival.

Finally, being that Millwood Fire Company is not a primary EMS provider, often times the call for STAT flight has been made by the medic or other emergency personnel who are at the scene with or before the OIC's arrival.

Edited March 14, 2006 by mfc2257

[COMMANDCHIEF 4]

The incident on Rt133 (Somerstown Rd) involved a large tree trimming truck that had a heavy duty protective cage around the cab area. The extrication time was extensive because of the obsticals we were encountering. The medic on scene requested STAT flight because of the possibilty that the patient was going into shock.

As for the member that required EMS. He is doing well, recovering at home. Props to all MFC members that were operating, and to the members of the Briarcliff FD ambulance that responded to take care of our member.