Car Accident off of interstate

911 Emergency
Shit man, I think I just saw someone run into another guy off the interstate. Right down at the end of the road too.
Okay, is anyone hurt, can you tell?
I dunno man, but two guys ran off from here, I don't know if they were there in the car or not..
Okay, hang tight, crews are on their way.

( wait im confused, 2 cars involved? 1 guy from each car fled the scene yet there may be a victim still in the car on the scene? is there 3 cars invovled?)

* while on our way to get food, i hear the EAT going off in the truck and then my pager goes off*

' yes, finally a call'

* i begin to put my bunkers on and take my headset off for a second to throw my jacket on and put my headset back on*

(Initially 2 cars involved, 1 car involved now. 1 person in the kidnapped girls car. second car is gone {kidnappers car})
'Finally.'
*I get my gear out of the truck and drop it on the floor and start to put it on. I get my nomex on and jump in the truck then get my headset and seatbelt.*
'Ooookaaay'
*I say as getting the radio on and the EAT info pulled up.*
'This is weird. Well, lets just see what'll turn up when we get there.'
"Rescue 1 en route."
*I start fiddling with my gloves and get them on then get the map and start looking through to find the South interstate exit.*
'Everyone in?'

*I pull up behind the car onscene and turn on my lights and put my jacket on and place my traffic vest on and put my hat on as I step out and start directing cars around the wreck*

"S-1 to Dispatch: I will be onscene. PC-2 just pull up behind my unit so we don't block R-1 or Medic 1"

(I was thinking one ran, and cars stayed put )
"Units, I'm only seeing one car, is that due to camera angles?"

"Received S1"
*I pull up behind Lafferty's car*
"PC-2 to Dispatch, I'll be out at the accident"
*I turn my lights on and and put my traffic vest and hat on. I then step out of my car and walk over to Lafferty*
'What do you want me to do, Sarge?'

(Apparently you've been pulled for the TAC, Lafferty, so I'll take over directing traffic).

'im set'

* i button up my jacket and pull my extrication gloves out and start to put them on and turn my portable radio on my jacket on*

* i throw my seatbelt on and relax in my seat*

'Alright, Okay Mitch lets go.'
*I reach for the pa300 and turn on priority as we roll out of the station.*
'Okay guys, Popo is going to be there most likely so they may have the exit closed off. Tim, I want you to hold c-spine and um if you can't get inside, just grab the irons. If it's still hard for the person to get out, I'll get the jaws ready. Mitch, you'll be on medic duty again so just stabilize however way you may find correct until EMS gets there. I'm going to check on things on scene and try to block it off with police if you guys don't need any help. If you're having any trouble just let me know but you should know what to do.'
"Rescue 1 to PD."

' alright'

* i take my extrication gloves off and find the box of XL medical gloves and snap them on and find the set of irons mounted in the cab and remind myself to have some one grab them if we need them later*

* i throw my headset back on and enjoy the ride to the scene*

*I bring my car up to block off the exit and get out watching traffic*
"Rescue 1, this is PC-2, go ahead"

*The call comes in on our way out to the bay to go get breakfast*

"Central to the on duty ambulance."

"EMS-1"

"EMS-1, southern interstate exit, Motor vehicle accident,COPA advises possible hit and run, further is on your EAT. FD is en route"

"EMS-1 received, south interstate exit"

'We never fail to get a call when we're about to eat.' I say as I step into the drivers seat

*I pull the door shut, turn the key to start the ambulance, then turn the EAT my direction to start reading the further info. I put it in drive, and slowly head out the bay. I push the garage door button to shut the door, then pull down the driveway. As we go down the driveway, I push the red "Master" button. It beeps, and each of the light switches in that row light up, and I can see the red and blue LEDs starting to flash against the side of the buildings. I stop at the driveway exit. Hit the manual button on the siren a few times, and pull out.*

"Can you check to see if the doors to the car can be open without excessive force and if the patient is walking around."
*I switch the siren to yelp on the pa300 and change the rear whelen traffic bar to scatter as well as put my foot on teh Q as we enter the highway trying to get there before EMS.*
"Rescue 1 to EMS."

*I slow down and switch the siren on the PA4000 from wail to yelp as we go through and intersection. I glance over to the mic on it's clip on the dashboard next to the steering wheel as it beeps and I hear Rescue 1 calling. I go through the intersection, turn the siren back to wail, then off, and I pick up the mic off the clip*

"EMS-1."

*I lower the mic and hold it by my chest for a moment as I await Rescue's response, and I continue to make my way to the interstate*

"...Police will be checking on the patient so you may want to tune in for a priority change (ya know code 3 to code 2 since it may not be that bad)."
*As we come up about a mile from the exit, traffic starts to slow down due to the upcoming exit.*
'Take the shoulder before someone blocks us in.'
*I look at the mirror and check for Mitch.*
'Alright, you're clear to change lanes. go.'

I switch lanes and honk the Airhorn a couple of times. I continue driving staying aware of all the cars around me.

"You know this Might not be a massive crash. It could be pretty minor."

"Received Rescue"
*I don't see anyone walking around, so I walk down to the car. I see someone still inside, so I try opening the door, and it opens no problem.*
'Hello Sir, I'm Officer Hezzey with the ERT PD. How are you feeling?'
'I'm just a little shook up, I didn't want to leave the car until you guys were here. I got scared when we were hit.'
'Well, can you get out, or do you need assistance?'
'I think I can get out on my own.'
*He gets out of the car and starts walking and I notice he looks pretty good*
'You look pretty good Sir, but why don't you come with me towards my car while we wait for EMS to come and just check you out.'
'OK'
* We start walking towards my car*
"PC-2 to R1 and EMS, doors opened no problem, victim was still in car, he's just a little shook up, he's now out and you can meet us at my car. Any more questions?'

"Negative thanks. We should be there in about 2-3 more minutes."
*I turn to Mitch.*
'That's true but just to be on the safe side, you gotta plan ahead ya know?'
"EMS, did you copy that transmission? We'll act as backup for you when we get there."
'Ok then. I guess this'll be too easy haha. Don't forget to put these damn vests on. God I hate these things. Matthews, can you do a vital check on him please? You know where the jump bag is right. Mitch, can you just um....just watch over Tim hah. Not much else to do in this situation. I'll put down some cones if it's needed and prepare for EMS to get there.'
*I start trying to put on the vest in the cab and just quit and wait until we get there.*

((Code 3, code 2, whatever, an emergency is an emergency lol))

*i bring the mic back up by my mouth*

"Yeah we received that."

*I put the mic back on the clip, then put my hand back down on the siren as we approach the on ramp. I hit the manual button a few times before I make the turn, then make the turn. I go up the on ramp keeping the sirens off. I speed up, look back in my mirrors, and when there are breaks in traffic I start making my way over to the left lane. Since there is very little traffic right now, I for the most part keep the siren off to keep from any unnecessary excitement or worry for the other drivers* Up ahead on the interstate, I can start to see break lights*

( umm hannahan, i never really told you, and i meant to, but im not really medically trained..i mean im good with holding c-spine and mva type injuries like using the ked and backboarding and that..cuz thats all im really allowed to do in RL...so...)

* i throw my vest on thats hanging over my seat and throw it over my back but dont strap it up in the front ( cuz i mean who really ever does) and start to look over my shoulder as we head down the shoulder of the road and i kick the irons back knowing we dont need them now*

(lol, I know. Just wanted you to try haha. Imma give you guys something to do anywho)
*We get on scene and I get out. I grab my mic and radio to COPA.*
"Rescue 1 on scene."
*As I watch Matthews walk up to the car, I notice a small flicker as well as dripping gas on the floor.*
'MATTHEWS GET BACK HERE!'
*Just as quickly as those words are uttered out of my mouth the car bursts into flames popping and crackling things inside of it. I look over and see the owner start to run towards the car and I hold him back.* (See I made this fun )
'What are you doing?! You want to get burned in there? Stay back here.'
*I look over at my crew.*
'Matthews, Mitch, get you BA's on and stretch a line. Get this fire out!'
*I jog back to the truck and get my SCBA on and tightened then start getting the pump started up. Since I don't mind switching roles for two seconds, I then wait for Mitch and Tim to get the line stretched.*
"Rescue 1 to all units on scene, incoming, and listening (COPA),, the car just burst into flames so I want incoming units back 100 feet for safety."
*I say calmly. I crack a smile and shake my head wondering how can something erupt that quickly without me knowing it was going to until the last minute.*

* i get off the rig and leave my headset hanging and grab the jump bag out of the compartment in the cab and start heading up to the car*

* as soon as i hit the front bumper of the rescue i feel a heat wave and turn my body backwards*

* i hear hannahan screaming and drop the jumpbag on the bumper and whip my medical gloves off and leave them in the road and open my cab door bak open*

* i release the scba and grab my mask and hook it to the regulator*

* i whip the pack onto my back and turn my air on and throw my mask on but dont flow air yet*

* i put my helmet back on and open the passenger side compartment door and grab a line off and start to flake it and take a knee on the 45 degree angle of the rear passenger side of the car*

"You ready for water Matthews?"
*I say waiting for Tim's reply.*
'Mitch, when you're ready, get with Tim as a back up.'

* i give hannahan the go ahead signal and as soon as i feel the line get hard i take my regulator and hook it up to my mask and get ready to make the attack*

( gonna wait for a little while and let people catch up)

*I hear over the over the central dispatch frequency that the car basically just blew up (lol)*

'Heh, alright then.'

*I reach for the mic*

"Hmm, okay. EMS-1's approaching the area, you still want us ahead of the accident or would we just be better off behind it by the Rescue for now?"

*I turn on the siren and start to move into the shoulder to pass the traffic*

"Just stay behind the Rescue for now."
*I see EMS-1 come up and I wave them over to the right of the rescue. I walk over to the window.*
'Hey guys, how you been? We have a bit of a heat problem over there as you can see...'
*I say pointing at the burning car.*
'But your patient is right over here. He's walking fine but we haven't had much time to check him too much.'

"Hannahan, you should have ample supplies on the truck to handle this fire, it's mostly bang and no threat. The thermals on the truck camera are showing a heart at the engine, though the rest is mostly superficial burning and can be easily doused."

I have a quick look at the pump panel and everything is ok, I then help Matthews with the fire. I get him to direct the hose where COPA said the flame was.

"Shit, that was intense! Reminds me of the car crash I had with those guys when I was getting plans from city hall. Remember that Hannahan?"I yell to Hannahan.

* mitch comes up to the line and i stand up and can start to feel the heat through my mask as we make our way up*

* i open the nozzle and start to sweep the road with it and then turn it onto the car and start heading up towards the engine block*

' hey mitch, can either you, or have someone else grab a set of irons so we can pop this hood'

"Received." I put the radio back on the clip then pull off behind the rescue.

*After listening to Hannahan and looking over at the patient, I press the anti theft button, then take the keys out. I slip the keys in my pocket, then carefully step out. I walk around to the other side of the ambulance to get the jumpbag out as Kelly gets out with the chart. I pull the unnecessarily heavy jumpbag out of the cabinet, throwing the strap over my shoulder. I slam the door shut then walk over to the driver hanging out in the shoulder. As I approach him, I point to the grass.*

'You wanna just step over the guardrail please? Just to stay out of the road.'

Man nodding: 'Yeah, yeah, no problem.' *He steps over the guardrail and Kelly and I do the same. I drop the jumpbag to the ground.

'How you doing? What's wrong?'

Man: 'I don't know man. I think just shaken up more than anything.'

'Alright, you think you need medical attention or do you want to go to the hospital or anything?'

Man 'Uhh, yeah if you guys could just check me out. Then I'll let you decide if I should go or not. You're the professionals.'

'Yeah, sure. You wanna take a seat either on the guardrail or down on the grass for me? I'll check your vitals and everything and my partner will get some information from you.'

*The man takes a seat down on the guardrail. I kneel down and unzip the jumpbag, getting the stethoscope and blood pressure cuff to start taking his vitals*

'I couldn't forget.'
I say to Mitch.*
"Rescue 1 copies COPA. Yeah, we'll have this fire out very soon. Can you get tow down here so we can pack this up quickly?"
*I get a set of irons and pop the hood of the car while some heat lashes out at me. I back up then let my crew handle it.*

"Copy, Tow en route"

*I take a pen out of my pocket and start writing on the chart

"Can I have your name please?"

man: "Ryan Casey"

"ok do you have a driver license or anything so i can take down all of your info?"

*The man gives me his license, I write down all of the information on the chart.

*i give the license back

"Thanks"

*i turn to Doug waiting for him to tell me the vitals

* i aggresively fight the engine fire and keep spraying water on it and as hannahan pops the trunk fire jumps up at him but i keep the hose running and make a couple sweeps over the whole engine compartment*

* i say to hannahan through my mask*

' think we should get an investiagtor out here to find out what aused this before we tow it?'

*After taking the blood pressure, I remove the cuff from his arm and turn to Kelly*

'110/70.'

*I check his pulse*

'Pulse is 82.'

'Alright, well your vitals are normal, your skin looks and feels fine. You feeling any aches or pains anywhere?'

Man: 'Nah, nothing like that.'

'Okay, well like I said everything seems to be fine, I really don't think you need to go to the hospital, but it would never hurt jsut to make sure theres nothing wrong internally.'

Man: 'Well, do you think I need to?'

'I can't make you go, or not go. But personally, I really don't think you need to, at least not with us. If you've got somebody to pick you up or something maybe they could bring you by a personal doctor or the hospital. Like I said, it's up to you.'

*The man pauses for a moment, apearing to be thinking*

Man: 'Well, if you think I'll be alright, then I won't go. Don't want to waste my money or time there. Maybe I'll take myself to my own doctor tomorrow.'

'Excellent. If anything changes, don't hesitate to call 911 and we'll come back for you. If not us, then it'll probably be a truck from Phoxlind EMS. Alright?'

Man: 'Yeah, sounds good. I really appreciate you coming out, thank you.'

*I start to pack up the BP cuff and stethoscope*

'Oh, you're welcome. My partner just needs you to sign something, it basically says that you refused to go to the hospital with us, and you are no longer in our care. Okay?'

Man: 'Yeah, no problem.'

*As Kelly steps forward with the chart, I pick up the jumpbag and step over the guardrail.*

'You feel better alright? And like I said, call back if anything changes.'

Man: 'I will, thanks again.'

*I walk up to the ambulance and open the cabinet, I put the jumpbag back into it's empty shelf, then slam it shut. I key up my radio.*

"EMS-1 to Rescue, driver RMA'd. You gonna need us for anything further?"

"Negative. You can clear up if need be."
*I look at Mitch.*
'Nah. It was just sparks and gasoline. I saw it before it went up in flames.'

"Received, thanks."

*I see Kelly coming back to the truck, so I walk around, get in the drivers seat and slide the key in. I press the anti theft button again to shut it off, then pick up the mic off the clip*

"EMS-1 to Central. Clear, RMA."

*I put the mic back on the clip, turn on some music, and wait for Kelly to get in*

*I flip to the rma sheet, then hand the patient the chart and pen

"Just sign there. Like he said it just says that you refused medical attention"

*The patient signs, and hands everything back*

"Thanks. feel better."

*I walk back to the ambulance and get in*

( wow this is going by slow)

* i finish extinguishing the engine compartment and shut my line off and begin to look in the cab to tryi to see if any fire is present*

* take my mask off and shut off the air flow*

' hey hannahan, it looks like the fire should be out, wanna check for extension?'

(You're telling me )
'Sure. Open up the trunk and glove compartments. I'll get the TIC'
*I go and grab the tic and there is absolutely no heat showing. The tow arrives and he gets the car.*
'Alright, lets clear up. They probably need us for that sinkhole call.'
"Rescue 1 to COPA, advise if you need us to respond to that sinkhole with the Pumper and Squad. We're done here and the car is being towed."

*I see the car being towed away and get back in my car. I start to drive towards the sinkhole.*
"PC-2 to COPA, I'm finished with the accident, do they need me at the sinkhole?"

I help pack up and get back in the rescue. I grab a bottle of water and look at the EAT with the updates of the sinkhole call.

"I think we may be called to this one." I say to Hannahan.

* i pick up the line and walk it back to the truck and replace my air cylinder and throw a new one onto my pack and put it back into the seat*

* i grab a harness out of the back and bring it into the cab with me in case we get called to the sink hole and grab a couple of water bottles and hand them out*

' well, that was certainly a surprise huh? thought we were just going for ems'

'Me too. Lets head back to the station anyway.'
*I get in the truck and wait for Mitch to start driving.*

' sounds good'

* i take a seat and buckle up and put my headset on and relax*

' hope the dive team has dinner ready when we get back, im hungry'

I drive back to the station, thinking what to do if we get called to the sinkhole call.

* i hear through the headset that we arnt invited to the sink hole*

' man..o well'

* then i hear we have to go in for maintence*

' ahh are you kidding me?? we better not have anything wrong, i dont wanna use the spare rig'

(Especially since you don't have a spare. Something goes wrong with you guys, well you're up shit creek. Depending on the squad, I might give you theirs, if not, then you may just get a temp reassignment)

( ahh i figured we would just take the squads back up..old washington D.C. rigs)

"M-1 return to quarters, report to District Commissioner's office please."