| The Squad Co. arrived within seconds as they were on the street for morning training.
The Squad crew found a single vehicle resting on the front steps of two properties with the driver unresponsive. Crews found obvious building damage, one gas meter completely sheered off and blowing natural gas, a second damaged gas meter, and damaged electrical power drops into the properties.
As the incident progressed, resources from E212, E891, RS89, LC-L80, & ATR 92 Duty Officer were used to assist with mitigation & evacuation of the 200 block of Hellam Street. Crews evacuated approximately 40 residents and visitors of local establishments, including two apartment buildings and a hair salon. Gas readings were also found in 2 adjacent properties.
Luckily, only one subject was injured and transported to a local trauma center by MICU 41. Additional resources from Hellam Township PD, Columbia Gas, PP&L, Solanco Engineering, Complete Disaster Services (CDS) & Borough Officials were utilized at the scene. The Squad Company operated just over 4 hours before clearing the scene.
Special Thank You to Sue’s Market for the drinks and bathroom usage, CDS for providing our members lunch and to E442 (Craley Fire) for standing by at our quarters and handling a medic local while we were out.
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