At 1803 Hours Whitehouse Rescue and Whitehouse Fire Company were dispatched for a large animal rescue. BLS 22-53, Rescue BLS 22-55, Utility 22-5, Heavy Rescue 22-5, and Engine 22-1 responded to the assignment.
Upon arrival, responders were introduced to our 1500 pound patient, Maggio. Maggio was unable to reach a standing position. Due to his size, a grip hoist and slings were utilized through an opening in the attic. The grip hoist was secured to structural members of the barn.
Utilizing slings and the grip hoist, Maggio was slowly lifted from the rear. Upon being raised, Maggio was able to get his front legs underneath with some assistance and support himself in the standing position. Maggio was left in the care of veterinarians and his owners! All units cleared after approximately an hour
Congrats to Readington Township Police Department Chief Rindock!
This morning, the squad responded to this fully involved house fire with BLS 22-51, Rescue BLS 22-55 and Rehab 22-5 to provide, ems and rehab services for the duration of the incident.
WHRS responded to Route 78 for the overturned tractor trailer just prior to Exit 26 Eastbound. One patient was evaluated on scene for injuries. Avoid the area as hazard mitigation and vehicle removal is ongoing.
At 1627, Whitehouse Rescue was alerted for a motor vehicle accident with entrapment.
BLS 22-52, Rescue BLS 22-55, and Heavy Rescue 22-5 went responding within minutes of dispatch and arrived to find a side resting vehicle with one occupant entrapped.
Crews from Heavy Rescue 22-5 and Rescue BLS 22-55 began working to stabilize the vehicle and make access to the patient. Engine 22-1 of Whitehouse Fire Company responded to provide fire suppression and assist with the extrication.
A roof flap was performed once the vehicle was stabilized. The patient was extricated from the vehicle. BLS 2252 and Paramedics from Hunterdon Medical Center transported the patient to a local trauma center.