pShortly before 5pm today Engine 62-1 was dispatched to a Vehicle Accident on Route 340 in the area of Airport Road. Units arrived to find a 4 vehicle pile-up crash with some injuries. Squad 62-1 also made the response and shut down the roadway at Route 340 at Mount Sidney Road while Fire Police detoured east bound traffic to Route 30 via Witmer Road. Squad 41-2 and 41 Fire Police also assisted in detouring west bound 340 traffic to Route 30 via 896. Thanks to those who assisted.ppWhile operating detours and traffic control several Fire Police and Firefighters experienced dangerous traffic related conditionsincidents which could have proven fatal had they not been aware of their surroundings. Please remember several things around the scenes of Emergency Scenes Accidents and DetoursppFire Police are usually stationed at multiple locations andor intersectionsnbspduring a detour other then the Emergency Scene or Crash Site. Always be on the lookout for Traffic Directors at nearby intersections including those utilizing traffic lights. Do not always assume quotGreen means Goquot at any intersectionnbspin the area of an accident.ppWhile Fire Police try it is not always easy or possiblenbspto accommodate a perfect Detour around an Emergency Scene that can positively answer or regard everyones final or preferred destination or route of travel. Please be patient and understand that a few inconvenient moments traveling a set-up detour quite possibly may have eliminated more time or even more danger for those detouring around a scene.ppPlease above all remember that a vehicle can be a dangerous machine if the drivers full undivided attention is not given in its operation. Please refrain from phone calls texting and other distractions Such as quotRubberneckingquotnbspat ALL times while on the roadway but ESPECIALLY while in the area of an Emergency Scene with Firefighters and Fire Police. Please Remember that all operators are someones Mother Father Son Daughter Aunt Uncle Grandfather or Grandmother and we ask that you please assist with ensuring their safety.ppAs always please take note of the Speed Limits HOWEVER please also remember just as quotGreen means Goquot does not always apply in the area of an Emergency Scene Posted Speed Limits can be a danger to those operating in the area. Please slow down considerably and drive with caution in the area of all Emergency Scenes and Accidents to ensure the safety of both You and UsppThanksp
