What a Week....

Bottom line, there has been no shortage of action for Colchester Volunteers this past week with several major accidents and fires. Major Highlights:

Route 2 MVA w/ ejection & traumatic arrest: Rescue 1 arrived to find multiple rollovers with numerous patients, one ejected,cardiac arrest.

Route 2 MVA w/ entrapment & Lifestar: Rescue 1 arrived to find 2 car MVA, 1 PT entrapped in vehicle w/ serious injuries. Rescue 1 made quick work of a tricky pin job and had PT transfered to Lifestar in quick time.

Task Force activation to Windsor Locks Mill Fire: Engine 1-28, staffed w/ 5 was dispatched to Windsor Locks to assist with a major mill fire. The boys were put to work upon arrival providing supression efforts for almost 5 hrs.

Working Commercial Building Fire: CHFD arrived minutes after being dispatched to a fire alarm at a commercial tax payer. First due arriving Engine 1-28 reported smoke on arrival and went to work locating the fire. The fire was quickly located by the search team who were able to hold the advancing fire in check until arrival of the Engine company. Other units opened up and provided ventilation of adjoining businesses. CHFD's quick response and aggressive attack can be credited to preventing a major incident.

And, I can't forget about giving credit to our EMS friends. CHFD has been running 7-9 calls per day steady this month and unofficially, have had at least one call during the midnight -6am hour shift for almost 14 straight days. No rest for these dedicated volunteers!! Thanks to all who dedicate themselves to providing the best emergency service needs to its citizens.