2019 Class D Unit Citation - E25, T09, RS2

On May 27, 2019, E25 responded to a vehicle fire on Cargo Way. Upon arrival, E25’s officer discovered a vehicle on its side, on fire, with victims trapped inside. As T09 arrived on scene. there was still a victim trapped inside the burning vehicle. The call was upgraded to an extrication and additional resources responded. E25’s crew continued to protect the victim trapped in the vehicle by placing the hose line between him and the fire. T09’s crew continued to extinguish the fire and administer medical treatment to the first victim. Due to the amount of assignments needed to be done in a short period of time, all members had to make decisions under extreme conditions. The second victim was successfully extricated and both victims were transported to SFGH. All crews on scene worked above and beyond normal operations, working under extremely dangerous conditions. Additional crews on scene that made this rescue possible: B10, RS2, M72, M71, RC3. 

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