SCFR respond to a fallen and injured hiker
Shenandoah County Fire and Rescue (SCFR) with the Strasburg Fire Department (SFD) report responding to a fallen and injured hiker.
The unidentified victim had taken a significant fall down a rock ledge at Buzzard Rock Trail.
The 54-year-old male was bleeding from his head and was found to be in and out of consciousness.
Around 1:30 in the afternoon Nov. 13 a staging area was established in the Buzzard Rock trail parking area with several fire companies reporting to the scene.
A request for help was sent to the U.S. Park Police Helicopter Eagle 1 unit as well.
High winds prevented Eagle 1 from being used.
After evaluation of the victim it was found he suffered from a severe head laceration, possible facial fractures with a possible fractured arm.
Crews transported the injured man by Stokes basket to a UTV.
Just past 7 the patient was transported to Warren County Airport where Aircare 6 transported him to UVA Medical Center.
In all 12 units of first responders reported to help in the incident.
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A memorial service is planned for Officer Frazier
Woodstock native Corporal Thomas Frazier will be honored in a service to be held at Shenandoah County Park in Maurertown.
The officer served in the Shenandoah County Sheriff’s Office and was a life member of the Strasburg Fire Department.
After taking a job in New Mexico Officer Frazier was killed in a traffic accident.
A memorial fund has been set up with City National Bank of Strasburg for the Officer.
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Strasburg Fire Department receives new equipment
The Strasburg Fire Department acquired a new piece of equipment that helps with the extraction of victims trapped in vehicles.
Rescue Engine 51 is a 2005 Seagrave Concorde XT Rescue Vehicle.
The rescue vehicle comes to the department by way of a donation from the Round Hill Fire Department.
A news release from the Shenandoah County Fire Chief, Tim Williams states that the new engine replaces two older trucks that will be sold “as is” minus department insignia.
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