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Members of the Garner Rescue Squad participated in vehicle extrication and stabilization training at the scrapyard.  The scenario involved an overturned tractor trailer truck on a small pick up truck.  Members used stabilization and extrication techniques to free a trapped occupant.

At approximately 1515 hours, the Garner Rescue Squad was dispatched to a MVC at Benson Road and Timber Drive.  Within minutes, additional information was received that there were several subjects pinned in the wreckage.

First arriving units confirmed a two vehicle accident with two occupants of a sports utility vehicle pinned.  Extrication began and within minutes, both patients were removed from the vehicle and transported to WakeMed Hospital with serious injuries.  Two additional patients were also transported to the hospital.

Units on scene included Garner Rescue Squad Chief 861, Squad 881, Wake County EMS 7, EMS 8, EMS 16, EMS 19, Medic 94, District Chief 2 and Garner Fire Department's Engine 1, Engine 3 and Rescue 1.

The Garner Rescue Squad has been requested to provide on site medical coverage at the Raleigh Amphitheater in downtown Raleigh.  The Garner Rescue Squad will be covering the Live Nation sponsored shows at this new venue.

Tonight's show, Gov't Mule was the first show the squad covered.  Shortly after the concert began, severe thunderstorms rolled through the area and dropped heavy rain over this venue.  The show eventually ended at 2100 hours after it appeared the rain wasn't going to let up.

At approximately 1230 hours, Garner Rescue Squad 881 was dispatched to a MVC with injuries on Shenstone Blvd. in the White Oak Shopping Center.  Garner Police on scene reported the driver of one vehicle was trapped.  The patient was removed from the vehicle and treated by Wake County EMS. 

Units on scene included Garner Rescue Chief 861, Assistant Chief 862, Squad 881, Wake County EMS18 and Garner Fire Department's Engine 1.

Garner Medical Transport's BLS 874 took a pateint discharged from a local hospital to a medical facility in New Jersey, just across the river from New York City.  Rescue Engineer Bellssimo and EMT Harrison completed this long distance trip without incident.

The Phish Concert came to the Time Warner Music Pavilion at Walnut Creek.  The Garner Rescue Squad was prepared for an extremely busy evening and fortunately the evening ended with less activity than expected.  By time the concert ended eighteen (18) people were treated by rescue personnel and four (4) were transported to the hospital.

Members of the Heavy Rescue Division conducted several nights of vehicle extrication and stabilization training.  The training was held at Ivey's Towing.  Members sharpened their skills with overturned vehicles.  Engineer McDowell taught these classes.

At approximately 1750 hours, EMS81 was dispatched to 5332 Rock Quarry Road in Raleigh after a tree reportedly fell on a residence.  First arriving units worked quickly to locate a woman who was believed to be trapped under a tree in a bedroom.  A 32 year old woman was pronounced dead on the scene after she was located in the bedroom.  Two other people were transported to the hospital with non life threatening injuries.

Units on scene included Garner EMS81, Eastern Wake EMS62, Wake County EMS 31, Medic 94, District Chief 1, District Chief 2, Truck 1, Eastern Wake Fire Department Rescue 11, Car 10 and Raleigh Fire Department's Engine 26 and Ladder 8.

Photos courtesy of Lee Wilson.

The Garner Public Safety Day was held at Lake Benson Park from 1100 hours through 1300 hours.  Sunny skies and hot temperatures did not keep area residents from coming out and learning about Garner's Public Safety Agencies.

Garner EMS & Rescue Squad units on scene included Chief 800, Chief 801, Squad 881, Squad 882, Boats 891, 892, 893 and BLS 872.