Three-car accident with three injured on Springfield Avenue, New Providence NJ
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TrafficAs discussed during the dispatch call, a three-car motor vehicle accident occurred on Springfield Avenue in New Providence. Three patients were involved, and emergency medical services responded, with advanced life support called for one patient who was starting in and out of consciousness. Fire and police units also responded to the scene.
Audio|Heard on: Union NJ Fire-Tac Group Calls
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01:59
Transcript:
00:00
I'm on location establishing Springfield Avenue command.
00:03
I have a three-car motor vehicle accident with three total patients.
00:07
Can you give me a rundown of what BLS is assigned so far?
00:10
Yeah, yeah.
00:12
New Providence EMS 11 and EMS 10 are Alpha 2.
00:17
I do know that Summit Fire is on the way there and so is the police because obviously you're close to the line.
00:26
All right.
00:28
Yeah, Summit PD's pulling up.
00:30
Per the traffic sergeant, this is New Providence jurisdiction.
00:35
Continuing with all three BLS units.
00:37
I received 1314.
00:44
County for one.
00:46
Car one, your message.
00:50
Can you upgrade one patient to ALS? Starting in and out of consciousness.
00:54
EMS has arrived on scene, they're starting evaluation.
00:57
I'll let you know if they want to downgrade back.
00:59
All right, we'll get ALS going.
01:03
County Engine One responding.
01:05
Received Engine One, 1317.
01:09
Command, you're Providence EMS Ten, your frequency.
01:19
Springfield Avenue coming eastbound would be your best approach.
01:22
We'll get you in line with the other rig.
01:25
10-4.
01:30
County from command, Summit Fire did arrive on scene but they've been released.
01:33
I will handle this on New Providence units.
01:37
Yeah, received.
01:38
1320.
01:42
Engine 1 from command.
01:45
Engine 1 answering.
01:50
On arrival, you're just going to stage behind the EMS unit and a tow unit.
01:55
Hug the center median, just throw a block while we operate.
01:59
Received.
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Location mentioned:
Springfield Ave, New Providence, NJ
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