At 20:29 hrs (8:29 pm), St. 5 ambulance was dispatched to northbound Rt. 29 north of Dickson Dr for an accident with unknown injuries. Within a minute, Chief 5 (K. Hurley) and Ambulance 5-1 made the response.

Upon arrival, Chief 5 advised that 2 cars had hit head on a curve of Rt. 29 better known as "Dead Man's Curve." After investigation, EMS decided to upgraded the call and bring additional resources to the scene.  Engine 5-2, Engine 5-3, and Squad 5 along with Medic 4-1 and 4-2 (Malvern) went enroute to assist. Asst. 5 (E. Nowaczyk) established command and requested St. 5 and St. 61 (Kimberton) fire police shut down rt. 29 and assist with traffic control. Firefighters secured hazards and debris while assisting with patient packaging and care.

Ambulance 5-1 with Medic 4-1 transported 1 patient in stable condition to Paoli Memorial Hospt.

All units were taken up and available by 21:55 hrs (9:55 pm). 

Story by Mike Schon. Pictures by Kevin Skymba and Mike Schon

Apparatus:

• St. 4: Medic 4-1, medic 4-2
• St. 5: Engine 5-2, Engine 5-3, Squad 5, Ambulance 5-1, Traffic 5
• St. 61: Traffic 61