Residential Rescue |
By Past Fire Chief Allen Beiler | |
December 31, 2020 | |
The last day of 2020 offered up a unique extrication situation. At 1617 hrs Elverson/ Honey Brook Area EMS Amb 189, medic 93 and Honey Brook Fire Responding fire units HBFC Rescue 33, Engine 33-1, and Squad 33 were advised that a homeowner, in the process of a home improvement project,  had accidently nailed his finger to the wall while 4 feet in the air on a ladder. Crews evaluated the situation, secured and supported the subject’s arm and sawed a section of wood to free the subject. He was transported by EMS to a local hospital. |
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