Mutual Aide, Box Area 11-5 - Mountain Rescue
 
By Deputy Chief Vernon Wachter
May 24, 2016
 

13:52 hours. Company 8 alerted for a Mountain Rescue at Maryland Heights. Upon arrival, Company 8 personnel were assigned by Command (Chief 11-Gray) to assist with getting equipment to the area where the injured person had fallen from the rock face, and assisting with evacuation of the patient. Crews had to traverse the steep slippery incline on foot. Patient was evacuated via stokes basket and rope systems.

Many thanks to Jefferson County Co. 5 (Blue Ridge Mtn.) for standing by to cover any additional incidents.

 
Units: Engine 84, Gator 8, Deputy Chief 8