Tech Rescue: Tree on excavator in Smithfield, Heli Ops

[zapman987]

Smithfield working a tree fallen on an excavator, 1 trapped. Selma FD M/A

Duke Life Flight enroute from Durham, to standby if needed. Four Oaks FD running the LZ.

Fire ops: JoCo Fire Ops6
Flight Ops: LZ Central (viper)

 

[zapman987]

https://jocoreport.com/heavy-equipment-operator-injured-in-accident/

 

[mmckenna]

Dang. Hope to hear he's OK.

 

[zapman987]

He looked responsive in the pictures I saw (I've access to more than what was in the news). He was transported via ground, not helicopter, they ended up canceling it enroute.

 

[JDrisc3480]

He is so lucky to be alive.