04/10/14
Columbia County 911 dispatched Hillsdale Firefighters at 9:34pm to Agway located at 2714 Route 23 in the Town of Hillsdale for a report of wires down on a vehicle and a brush fire. It was reported to 911 that the truck was turning around and struck a pole and brought down the wires.
Hillsdale Command requested Copake Rescue for a subject that was electrocuted. A LifeNet helicopter was placed on standby but was not needed. Copake Rescue reported two subjects that refused medical attention.
New York State Electric and Gas was requested and responded to the scene.
The Columbia County Fire Coordinators Office was on the scene and the Columbia County Sheriff's Department investigated.
Firefighters were back in service at 11:13pm.
Columbia County 911 dispatched Hillsdale Firefighters at 9:34pm to Agway located at 2714 Route 23 in the Town of Hillsdale for a report of wires down on a vehicle and a brush fire. It was reported to 911 that the truck was turning around and struck a pole and brought down the wires.
Hillsdale Command requested Copake Rescue for a subject that was electrocuted. A LifeNet helicopter was placed on standby but was not needed. Copake Rescue reported two subjects that refused medical attention.
New York State Electric and Gas was requested and responded to the scene.
The Columbia County Fire Coordinators Office was on the scene and the Columbia County Sheriff's Department investigated.
Firefighters were back in service at 11:13pm.
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