8331_NewGloucester_2021-2022_AnnualReport_Web

July: 22-NG0290, motorcycle accident on North Pownal Road resulting in serious injuries. Our per diem paramedic performed a needle decom pression (this procedure is an advanced skill only done by paramedics to relieve air build up from a collapsed lung). Rapid transport and teamwork between our call company members and per diem staff resulted in the patient being delivered to a level 2 trauma center in 31 minutes from the arrival on scene. July: 22-NG0297, 22-NG0298, 22-NG0299, the original call was for a two-vehicle MVA on I-95 SB near the Gray Exit. Engine 2, Engine 3, and A1 responded to assist Gray. A1 transported a trauma patient to MMC. While working to return to quarters, Engine 2 handled two more motor vehicle accidents on Gray on I-95 NB. One was a 6 vehicle accident and the other a three-vehicle accident. Cumberland Fire Department also as sisted. This is an excellent example of how our mutual aid system works. August: 22-NG0361 Crews handled two serious trauma patients involved in a motor vehicle accident. One patient was transported by NGA1, anoth er transported by Gray. August: 22-NG0385 Engine 3 and crew responded mutual aid to Norway for a multiple alarm building fire in a multi-family dwelling. The crew cycled through the building twice extinguishing fire and performing overhaul. The per diem crew was able to remain in town due to a good call company response and they handled two additional calls while E3 was out. October: On October 14th, on duty crews and call company members professionally handled nine calls for service, including seven within an hour period, during inclement weather. These calls included a reported building fire, a motor vehicle accident, and multiple hazardous conditions caused by wires and trees down. They worked hard to ensure roads re mained open and accessible for emergency vehicles. October: 22-NG0508 crews handled a motor vehicle accident involving two school transport vehicles. A total of three patients ended up being transported. November: 22-NG0542, E2 and E3 handled a well involved tractor trailer fire on the turnpike. Companies made a quick knockdown and were able to return in service within the hour. November: Companies handled eight calls for service during severe weather on November 30th. Six of these calls occurred within a two and a half hour period during heavy rains and high winds.

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