Phone: 505-377-8150
LOCAL 244
‘Honoring Our Own’ – For Life Saving Rescues on September 17, 2013
Updated On: Mar 25, 2014

On September 17, 2013 BCFD Station 38 B was toned out for a patient who accidentally fell into a metal shredder/separator. Upon arrival they learned it was in fact, two patients that were trapped in the heavy machinery.  Upon arrival, Rescue 38 requested additional resources. The patients were approximately 6-8 feet down into a divider/hopper.  Truck 38 crew arrived within minutes and Captain Fichtner assumed command, verified the machinery was locked and tagged out.  Additional units were advised to stage at entrance, as it was very muddy due to the heavy recent rainfall. The decision was made to rapidly extricate as one of the patients looked unresponsive. They were immobilized using c-collars and long spine boards and were skillfully removed thru a small openings in the machine.

The IAFF Local 244 Executive Board honored Station 38 B on the 19th of March for rescuing two trapped patients and for excellence in scene management. The crew was very humble in accepting the award and gave credit to the other crews who responded and assisted. The Medical Director also recognized Station 38 personnel for their professionalism. The following members were honored: Captain Chris Fichtner, Engineer Joel Gallegos, Paramedic Chris Roche, Firefighter Juanito Chavez and Firefighter Richard Baca. 


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