Harbour Dive

S-1, BLS-1 due code 3.
1x ERT PD respond code 2.

Call info:

Water depth: about 150ft, could be on shelf at 75 ft. unable to tell from surface.
Weather: Clear, no wind
Traffic: Light
Time: 2103h
Port Authority on scene, PA Dive Team assembling.

Call in district 5, off boader road

I roll up and turn off the siren. "PC-5 on scene." I turn on the takedowns and spotlight and set up a perimeter for the incident zone.

I decide to drive this time and jump in the rig, turn on the lights and respond out the trucks engine growling as the wheels cover ground, faster and faster. We arrive at the harbour and I get out. I can see bubbles starting to form. I throw my turnout into the driver's compartment, "Jansen, Mitch, set up an extrication site Get the jaws, a saw, and prying materials out. Davis, scout around, see if we can get any of these cranes to help us out. Stabler, I may need your help if we need to use ropes. PA dive team is about to go down, will advise further." I say and turn on the squad's flood lights, then start to set up the mobile ones.

"Ok, Lieutenant"

**I run to the truck, open the side locker and pull out the Jaws run them to a place I call a staging area.(lol) I run back to the truck pull a saw out of the toolbox, run that to the staging area, then go back and grab the prying materials out and take them to the staging area**

"All tools you requested are in a staging area on the pier. What next?"

"Yes, Sir!"

*I walk around and find a crane. There are some guys standing next to it, so I go and talk to them.*

"Hey, could we have some help over here?"

They say, "Sure, where do you need us?"

"Right over there by the pier would be great."

I radio back to Ewan, "Okay, some guys are willing to help. Where do you want the crane?"

After preparing the tools, I walk up to thwe harbour worker
"Are you okay?"
"Few cuts and bruises, and my neck hurts"
"Okay, go and sit by the truck, we have an ambulance coming this way"

"Should I put a C-collar on him?" I ask trough the radio?

That's your call jansen, he's your victim, not mine. Raven, how long till you dive in and get them out? see if you can get them out without pulling out the car,

"They are just starting the dive now" I say as I watch the PA divers jump in. It's another 3 minutes before the come back up. "The car is about 80 feet down" The diver said "Any victims?" I ask and the diver indicates 1. "COPA, we will need ALS for victim in water." "Davis, we'll but a bouy where we need the crane and we'll guide the boom down."

I grab a C-Collar and put it on the man.
"are you bleeding anywere?"
"Yeah, on my arms and my right leg"
"Let me fix that for you"
"Thanks"

I grab some bandages and patch the man up. "You should be good for now, If there is anything, just yell and we'll help. The ambulance should be here soon"
"Thanks man"

"Our vic is alright, anything else you want me to do?" I ask Raven

"Yeah, I want you to have more operating time with the jaws, you'll be cutting the car open." I say and put on my turn out.

*I get out the jaws for Jensen to use.*

"Alright, that's done. Let me get an EMT bag."

*I go and get the bag to help stabilize the victim when he's extricated from the car.*

"Requesting another unit to replace me while I have a meeting with the DC."

No units are avalible

((We should have a Water Rescue or Boat for these emergencies equipped with divers. I am watching Emergency! at my house and It's awesome. I have all seasons but six. Does the Pumper carry Jaws?))

I go check the jaws, there functioning correctly. As I wait for the car I ask myself how this could have happend

The crane starts to haul the car up. As it rises it is covered in silt and as seaweed dangling from the bottom. "Davis, get the ALS gear out, and some blankets." I say as the car is lowered into position. I get behind Jansen so that he can open the door with the jaws. "Make sure you get the heart monitor" I say. After at least five minutes under the water, there is little hope for the driver.

((I'll make the calls on life and death here.))

*I run to the Squad and get the gear while Jensen extricates.*

"Alright, I'm right here. I'll start stabilization once Jensen gets him out."

*I go and lay some of the blankets by the driver's side door and save the rest for extrication.*

I pull up to the pier. I run out get the defbrillator and truama kit as well as the oxygen. "Do we have a set of vitals yet?"

"No, once Jansen opens the door we'll get some, unless you want me to take out the wind screen. I can do that but I don't know how well that will work."

"Let's wait. Can you see if he's breathing from out here?"

"I don't think so. Maybe if we bust out the window we could."

T. Stabler wrote:"Requesting another unit to replace me while I have a meeting with the DC."

J.Libor wrote:No units are avalible

((You never leave ascene to go to a meeting. If you were at a meeting you'd be out of service.))

M. Galligano wrote:((We should have a Water Rescue or Boat for these emergencies equipped with divers. I am watching Emergency! at my house and It's awesome. I have all seasons but six. Does the Pumper carry Jaws?))

((We'd need a staffed marine unit for that. Where we getting the staff? And that's why I ordered the PA dive team))

*I pull thru the gate and park next to ALS-1. I shut off the engine, shut off the lights, and get out, grabbing the clipboard on the way*

"BLS-1 on scene."

*I walk around to get the jump bag, I see somebody wearing a Harbor Staff shirt with a collar on his neck*

"How are you sir, you work here at the harbor?"

"Yeah that's me."

"Well I'm Doug McGuire, I'm an EMT from ERT. Has an ERT member already treated you?"

"Hi Doug. And yes, somebody from the fire truck over there. I think his helmet said Jansen, not totally sure."

"Alright. You're wearing the collar, so I presume you have some back or neck pains?"

"Yeah. I don't think it's anything major, I think it's more of a neck soreness than anything, but if I bend over, I do get some pain in my back."

"Alright, well don't bend over, just stand up straight, and I'll be right back."

*I run over to BLS-1 and grab a backboard*

Team be advised, since the car has been down for so long, there is about a 0% chance of him surviving, since it was such a delay in the rescue

"Ok, let's just pry open the door and lets get him on an EKG, If he's a flat line let's just scoop and run"

*I return to the man with a backboard and the stretcher.*

"Alright, just to be safe I am going to put you on this backboard to immobilize you."

*I hold the backboard up to the back of him. I strap him in, then slowly lower the backboard to the ground*

"Hey ridgeback, before the car comes out can you come help me quickly? I just need help getting the backboard on the stretcher, then you can return to your assignment. I can get the stretcher in myself."

C. Davis wrote:*I get out the jaws for Jensen to use.*

"Alright, that's done. Let me get an EMT bag."

*I go and get the bag to help stabilize the victim when he's extricated from the car.*

((All the tools needed were out ready for use, read up a bit, the first post actually. (lol) ))

"McGuire I can help you with that, I haven't got an assignment"

**I run over to McGuire to help with his patient**

"Alright, 1-2-3- Lift!"

**We put the backboard onto the stretcher**

"There you go McGuire, Lieutenant, what do you want me to do?"

I start cutting out the vic. When the door is open I see that he's not breathing. "I think this one did not make it"

"Let's just get an EKG and see if he's a Code 4. "
(Code 4 is deceased patient)
I put an EKG on him and he's a flat line.

"He's gone I think, do you want to start CPR?"

"No, let's just get him on the backboard and get him in the ambulance"

"Okay" I get a backboard from the ALS and get it to the vic. "Let's get him on here, then you can transport him"

"Thank you" I put the back board with the man on the stercher and wheel him into the ambulance.

"I think we need a tow for the car" I say to Raven. "Anything else we need to do?"

I go in the back with the deceased person as Jimeny closes the doors and puts the ambulance into drive.
"ALS 1 enroute to ERT hospital"

I start to put the jaws back in the squad, to bad he didn't make it, I think by myself, but you can't save everyone.

I arrive at the hospital give the report to a doctor and begin restocking the ambulance. "ALS 1 avable for call out"

I finish putting everything in the squad. "We're all set" I yell.

*I roll the stretcher in the ambulance, shut the doors, and sit next to the stretcher I get a blood pressure cuff from teh jump bag.*

"100/60." I whisper to myself

"Is that good?" He asks

"It's not bad, could be better though."

*I take his pulse, I write 105 on the call sheet."

"Alright. We're going to take you to the ERT hospital, mostly to get your back checked out."

"Alright. Better safe than sorry." He replies

*I get out, shut the doors, put the jump bag back into the cabinet, and hop into the drivers seat. I turn on the engine, turn on the lights*

"BLS-1 to central, transporting one male to ERT hospital."

*I pull out onto the road, and drive to base*

I get a hooligan tool from the squad and pry the trunk open. "There's a briefcase in here, maybe has an ID in it. What shall I do with it?"

"Turn it over to the police Jansen. Squad one available on scene."

DCBurke wrote:Team be advised, since the car has been down for so long, there is about a 0% chance of him surviving, since it was such a delay in the rescue

((I see you got my MSN message.))

FIRE DEPARTMENT REPORT

Time out: 21:03
Fire units due: Squad 1.
Additional units: N/A
Units assisting: PC-5, ALS-1, BLS-1, and Port Authority dive team.
Civilian injuries: One non critically wounded, another dead.
Squad injuries: N/A
Overall satisfaction: 7/10

Fire report:
Squad 1 arrived to find a victim with minor injuries, probationary firefighter Florian Jansen started initial treatment until BLS-1 showed up, then Jansen helped prepare the salvage scene as Davis found means of lifting the car from the water and Mitch set up an extrication site. I set up lights as the divers dived to search for the car. The car was found about 15 feet down and full of water. Due to darkness salvage of the car was not as quick, resulting in a civilian death. Car was salvaged and squad one extricated the victim, who was confirmed dead by paramedic Zach Ridgeback. Harbour worker injured by the car was taken to the hospital by BLS-1.

Comments on fire department:
Jansen, you did awesome, you did everything you were told and when you had doubts you asked questions. Good job.

Davis, you did everything well as you normally do, keep up the good work, I always love your enthusiasm and eagerness to work, but don't let it get the better of you.

Mitch, same as Davis, you did every thing as you were told, no real complaints from me. As well your eagerness and enthusiasm is wonderful. But like I said, keep it in check.

What we could've done better:
If there isn't anything to do, we have brooms, start cleaning things up, put up caution tape if need be, and secure the scene.

Requests:
I would like for anyone that has SAR certs to also be SCUBA trained, just in case we get a call out like this again.

Violations:
The road that the car lost control on DID NOT have guard rails. If there were guard rails this situation could have been avoided.

Overall:
Good job, although the victim wasn't saved, as no one on our truck was diving certified. (Sorry, but my job did NOT give me SCUBA certs) Not a lot of OOC chatter which was good. Let's keep this up!

Signing officer:
-E. Raven

"Thanks Raven, always trying to do my very best, I'll bring this to Stabler and then put the hooligan in the squad"

I walk over to Stabler with the briefcase. "This belongs to the deceased vic, maybe it has some ID in" I say as I turn over the briefcase. After that I walk to the squad and put the hooligan back in there. I grab a bottle of water and take off my helmet.

((Yeah, I should learn diving, since it does involve SAR.))

"OK guys, let's clean up."

*I go into the squad, turn off some of the main lights, and grab a broom.*

"I feel bad for that guy. What a crappy way to die. I'd hate to drown, it's the worst way to go. By the way, Jensen, you did very well on your 1st call. I'll enjoy working with you. Keep up the good work!"

((I'm getting my Open Water [PADI] in RL, maybe it's of any help?)

I put the bottle away and get another broom. "It indeed sucks, now let's clean up this mess"

"Agreed. Not much debris, though."

*I sweep up whatever is left of the debris and sit in the driver's seat. I take off my coat and grab a bottle of water.*

"Alright, tell us when we can leave, Raven."

I finish up sweeping and put the broom back and take my seat. After that I take of my coat.

"Man, what a day. Dinner's on me, boys!"

"Yeah, what's for dinner?"

((Actually Ewan, he went off the road and onto the pier and busted through a fence ))

COPA to all units, call cleared, please finish up and return to quarters or patrol

*I hop close the door, roll down the window, shut off the lights, and put it in drive.*

"OK guys, are we ready? Let's go! S1 to COPA, we're returning to HQ and we'll be temporaraly unavailable for restock."