1940: Company 7 and Southern Berks EMS were dispatched to Geigertown Road south of Chestnut Street(Route 345) for an auto accident with entrapment. Deputy 7 responded at 1942 and was advised of one vehicle versus a tree with one female occupant trapped. Chief 16(Boyertown) was on location and confirmed entrapment. Deputy 7 arrived on location, confirmed the report, advised Berks County of heavy entrapment, and took Union Command. Upon arrival of Rescue 7, crews went in service to remove the entire drivers side and roof of the vehicle while crews from Southern Berks EMS started patient care. The victim was extricated at 2019. Fire police had Geigertown Road closed between Chestnut Street and Firetower Road for the duration of the incident.
Due to the Berks County Zone 5 and 6 meeting at Geigertown Fire Company, many surrounding companies were traveling through the area of the accident at the time. Thanks to all who stopped and assisted with the extrication!
Units:
Rescue 7; Engine 7; Engine 7-1; Command 7; Fire Police.
Mutual Aid:
Southern Berks EMS; PA State Police;
Zone 5/6 Companies On Scene: Keystone of Boyertown; Exeter; Oley; Monarch; Amity.
