Maryland Rescue Truck is Struck

SAFETY BULLETIN

On Saturday morning (4/18/09) at approx. 02:15, Squad 303 was in the process of clearing a 1050 pi rollover on the innerloop of 695 between Greensring Ave. & I83, when it was struck by another vehicle.

At the time of the incident Squad 303’s crew was located by the rear of the squad.  Due to one firefighter’s quick action by recognizing that the car was speeding towards them, all crew members were able to get out of the path of the rapidly approaching car.  One member had to dive into the squad to avoid being hit.  Luckily, no injuries occurred to the crew.

The squad suffered extensive damage to the driver’s compartments and the rear…minor compared to the potential for catastrophic loss!

Please take the time to review apparatus placement, crew safety and stress the importance of not being complacent on the most routine calls!!! Keep your head on a swivel!!!!

STAY SAFE!!!!

Captain Steve Weatherby