Early morning extrication with South Salt Lake Fire

Crews from West Valley City and South Salt Lake Fire Departments worked together on an early morning vehicle accident.  The call came in at about 07:30 AM

Fire crews work to "extricate" a patient.

The Accident was at approximately 1000 west and 3500 south. "When we arrived we instantly knew we needed more help" said West Valley Fire Captain Scott Rekoutis. " We called for station 42 to help with extrication".
The call ended up in South Salt Lakes jurisdiction. Both departments have a long standing relationship and work well together.



Crews stabilize patient and prepare to remove the car from the patient



The Extrication took about 20 minutes to complete. The car had wrapped itself around the patient. Crews had to be inventive in using the extrication tools, in order to not cause any more injuries to the occupant.

Responders prepare the patient for ground transportation to an area hospital

The patient was transported to an area hospital with serious injuries. Both Departments should be proud of the work that they did this morning. The patient in the other car was also transported for evaluation.
We hope the best for both the patients that were cared for by these professionals.

Good job guy's
                                  FIRE MARSHAL BOB

photo's courtesy of West Valley City, Kevin Conde -

You can read more about the story here

ksl.com - 2 injured in head-on collision

http://www.abc4.com/content/news/top_stories/story/Drivers-injured-in-3300-South-head-on-crash/Nsj-DxnleUWfGVt7bYJBAg.cspx