Springfield Township, PA – This evening, just before 7 PM, first responders from the Springfield Volunteer Fire Company and West County Paramedics were dispatched to a reported ATV accident near Eagley Road. West County 110 was the first unit en route and was informed that the accident occurred approximately a quarter mile behind a residence in a densely wooded area. STAT MedEvac 17 was placed on standby as per the preplan. West County 110 requested additional assistance from the Lake City Fire Company with their mule (ATV) and from A.F. Dobler Fire Company with the Lucas device, as well as additional personnel to the scene.

Engine 643 followed shortly after, along with Utility 646, and Girard’s 546 equipped with the Lucas device. Engine 643, West County 110, and Utility 646 arrived at the scene in close succession. Lake City Fire Company responded with 566, the mule, and Ambulance 577. The crew from Engine 643 and West County 110 made their way to the accident site. Initially, Chief 640 instructed Lake City 566 to use the mule to transport the patient from the scene. However, upon arrival, the decision was made to transport the individual by stretcher instead. STAT MedEvac was stood down, and 566 was instructed to bring additional personnel to assist West County units. The mule was no longer required.

One patient was transported by West County 110, while a second patient was taken by Lake City Ambulance 577 to UPMC Hamot. Pennsylvania State Police were on scene conducting an investigation. No further details are available at this time.