Engine 407 sets up landing zone for Northstar Medevac

At 1pm today, OBTEMS was dispatched to Bordentown Avenue for a report of an industrial accident. 4 minutes later, MPVFC was requested to assist EMS with setting up a landing zone for NorthSTAR, due to the serious injuries of the patient.

Fire Marshal Giacolone, Fire Inspector Nelson, Captain Watkins, Chief Engineer Alfry, Probationary Firefighter Greenhaus and Junior Firefighter Salvador responded on Engine 407 and set up the landing zone, while Chief Dragotta served as the incident commander.

NorthSTAR transported the injured worker to Robert Wood Johnson University Hospital in New Brunswick, where he was turned over to the trauma team for further care.

Fire Inspector Nelson & Probationary FF Greenhaus standing by while Northstar prepares to get the patient

Fire Inspector Nelson & Probationary FF Greenhaus standing by while Northstar prepares to take over patient care from EMS