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04/03/2009: "Busy Time Again For Orcas FD"
(Orcas Fire Department photo -Max Jones)
The transport from the Deer Harbor area (photo above) saved precious time for patient suffering from cardiac arrest, but while the helicopter is in motion, the road had to be closed to all traffic. Orcas Fire Department informs the public to expect delays if you see AirLift landing near a roadway!
From March 27th to April 2, the Orcas Fire & Rescue responded to: 2 burn investigations, 1 motor vehicle crash, 1 citizen medical assist and 8 medical emergencies in which 2 resulted in an off-island transport by AirLift NW and 1 via the Sheriff’s boat.
When Orcas Fire and Rescue responded to a reported "vehicle over the embankment on Saturday, March 28th, they found no injuries, however the driver was taken into Sheriff’s custody at the scene. Lt. Jeff Jones coordinated the scene and traffic while law enforcement investigated the cause of the accident.
