A pair of back-to-back motor vehicle accidents occurred on Saturday morning October 25 during the TSFRS Open House. Around 9:30 AM, Station 85 was dispatched to Rte 222 for a reported vehicle crash with unknown injuries. Rescue Engine 85 responded and while enroute, Captain 85 added Wyomissing Ladder 79 due to clarification of the location. RE85 arrived and found Western Berks EMS Medic 6841 already on location. Accordingly, RE85 provided traffic safety blocking, and accomplished debris control as directed by police. RE85 remained on location until released and then returned.
However, as RE85 was returning they came across another crash in the other lane of 222. Captain 85 advised Communications accordingly and an assignment was dispatched. Based on information received via 911 of possible fire involvement, Communications further upgraded the assignment to include L79 and TSFRS Tanker 85. TN85 responded from station. . RE85 arrived on location to find a 2-vehicle accident with a need for patient evaluation. They further determined that there was no fire and as such L79 and TN85 were recalled. RE85 covered fluids and debris and provided blocking for WBEMS Intermediate Unit 6512 who evaluated possible patients. RE85 remained on location until released by STPD at which time they returned to quarters.
