The hiker was taken out in a stokes basket. Firefighters provided equipment to clear downed trees. Freeport Fire-EMS treated the hiker’s injuries, which were not life-threatening. Download the ...

T he Garrison Volunteer Fire Co. has purchased two new vehicles: a mini-pumper truck and an ATV. The pumper, mounted on a ...

Then Scout 8, carrying firefighters and an ambulance paramedic, arrived to provide care, secure the motorcyclist in a Stokes basket and take the person via Scout 8 to a waiting ambulance.

WE HAD TO USE THE STOKES BASKET, AND THE RESCUE COMPANY HAD TO CUT ... LET HIM KNOW THAT NOT ONLY WE’RE LOOKING FOR THEM, BUT EMS IS IN FIRE. THEY’RE ALSO LOOKING FOR HIM BECAUSE THEY WANT ...

According to Montecito Fire, the woman was safely brought to the trailhead using a stokes basket where she was evaluated by paramedics and she agreed to take herself to the hospital for further ...

Anchorage Middletown Fire & EMS spokesperson Salvador Melendez said ... a path before the man was lifted to the surface in a Stokes basket, or stretcher-like basket often used for rescues in ...