February 11, 2010
Rescue Squad EMTs, Firefighters, and Paramedics braved difficult conditions February 5-10 to respond to the community’s emergencies during back-to-back snowstorms that dumped up to 36 inches of snow on the Rescue Squad’s service area.
Harsh weather, downed power lines, and slippery streets contributed to what the Washington Post dubbed “A Historic Mess” and posed a number of challenges for the Rescue Squad.
The first snowstorm left the Squad’s service area staggering under 26 inches of snow. From noon Friday, February 5 until 8:00 pm Sunday, February 7, the Squad responded to approximately 100 incidents of various types, including medical emergencies, traffic collisions, and downed power lines.
Click on the above link to read the entire account on the bccrs.org website.
