Engine 4-9-1 and SkyCare1 assist Ambulance 4-9

At 4:08 PM on Saturday, August 16, Ambulance 4-9 & Medic 9 (Ephrata Hospital) were dispatched to the 5800 block of Old Philadelphia Pike (Route 340) for the traumatic injured person from an equestrian accident.\
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Due to the additional given to Medic 9, aeromedical helicopter SkyCare 1 was placed on standby. Ambulance 4-9 responded and arrived on the scene within minutes. Due to the helicopter having a shorter arrival time than the ground medic unit, Ambulance 4-9 requested SkyCare 1 to the scene to assist since Medic 9 was clearing another call, and had an extended arrival time. \
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Engine 4-9-1 was dispatched at 4:14 to respond to the scene and setup the landing zone. SkyCare 1 landed in a nearby meadow shortly after Engine 4-9-1’s arrival, and began advanced life support care.\
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Fortunately, the patients injuries did not require transport by the helicopter itself, and after Medic 9 arrived on the scene, SkyCare1’s crew transferred care to Medic 9.\
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Ambulance 4-9 and Medic 9 both transported the patient to a local trauma center for treatment of the injuries.\
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SkyCare1 returned to their base, and Engine 4-9-1 cleared the scene at 4:39PM.\
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Station 4-9 Fire Police closed Route 340 between Mount Vernon and Blank Roads for the duration of the incident.\
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