1411 assists Palmer Township with late morning entrapment call.

Just after 1100hrs. this morning, Fire 27, Engine 2312 and Engine 1411 were dispatched to the intersection of Freemansburg Avenue and Whitney Avenue for a reported motor vehicle accident with entrapment. Multiple callers reported a mini-van had hit a pole knocking it over leaving one passenger of the vehicle entrapped. Engine 1411 responded immediately after dispatch. Assistant Chief 2752 arrived on scene and confirmed the dispatch. Engine 1411 was the first engine on scene and immediately went to work stabilizing the vehicle, pulling the front bumper line for precaution and controlling hazards. Rescue/Engine 2713 went to work removing the passenger side door. Crews from Engine 1411 then assisted with patient extrication and care. The patient, who had suffered minor injuries, was extricated within five minutes of the first-in engine's arrival.