North Highlands Technical/ Swift Water Rescue

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Date:8/28/11

Time:11:15 am

Location:Rt 301

Frequency:

Units Operating:21-1-1, 21-1-2, 21-6-1, 21-3-1, Phillipstown VAC

Weather Conditions:hurricane

Description Of Incident:swift water/ technical rescue for family trapped in home

Reporters:

Writer: 11:05 report comes in to local emergency center for family trapped in home

11:15 responders on scene to find 5 people and a dog in a home surrounded by water

Fire dept has 3 failed attempts to walk across to family. Midway through time on scene news comes in that the dam at Glenwood upstream is going to go. NHFD tries a more technical rescue from new location. Rescuer reached the other side and a boat is sent over. All family members and dog as well rescued from home. North Highlands clears scene with all members accounted for

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http://www.emtbravo.net/index.php/topic/42987-north-highlands-technical-swift-water-rescue/page__pid__245227#entry245227

Edited September 1, 2011 by fireemt371