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Thursday, July 15, 2010 - At 2040 hours, the rescue local alarm was transmitted for the motor vehicle accident in the area of Lake Arbor Way and Fairlakes Place in Largo, Maryland. Engine Company No. 46 arrived to find an SUV into a street side pole and one occupant pinned. The OIC requested the full rescue assignment be filled out bringing Rescue Engine 33 with five volunteers. Upon arrival of the Squad Company, the crew immediately began stabilization efforts. Once this was completed, the crew performed a total side wall removal (both doors and the "B"-post) of the driver's side. After this task was accomplished, the crew lifted the dash off of the pinned occupant and then removed him to awaiting EMS personnel. The extrication took 15 minutes to complete. Rescue Engine 33 returned to service within 45 minutes.
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