Car accident, not gory, 8 images.

ziggy53

This was on my block.

A fireman places a brace while a paramedic consoles the victim, still in the SUV.


After some of the roof pillars are cut, firemen hold the roof to keep the saw from binding.


After the roof is peeled down, they work to stabilize the victim and place him on a backboard.


A policeman readies a gurney. Note the fireman with a fire extinguisher, just in case.


The policeman moves the gurney closer.


Moving the victim over to the gurney. Note the fireman in the right corner with a hose at the ready


One of the Sterling firefighters. I believe 3 stations answered the call, as well as local police, paramedics and I believe one detective. A splendid job by all, completely professional.


Finally, the victim heads toward a waiting ambulance. The victim appeared to be calm and moving his fingers, both good signs.

Zeus1

Only the first picture is visible. Tried reloading etc, but only 1 pic :-(

Richard

Zeus1 wrote:

Only the first picture is visible. Tried reloading etc, but only 1 pic :-(

Same here.

ziggy53

Sorry folks, my improper linking.

Thanks for letting me know about the problem,

ShepsMom

I see them all just fine now. Nice captures of not so nice event. Your shots look very bright on my screen, almost painted I love that fireman expression, tough job!

Richard

ziggy53 wrote:

Sorry folks, my improper linking.

Thanks for letting me know about the problem,

I can see them all now. Nice work.

I always find it interesting to see professionals at work, whether they are photographers, firemen or fishmongers. There's always much more to it than the rest of us can imagine.

Regards,

David_S85

Some good photojournalism there, Zig! Is that Rock Falls also responding? The portrait shot of the firefighter is compelling.

Something like this (overturned SUV at corner) happened one door down a few weeks ago, and I slept right through it. Must have been drinking too much wine the night before.

ziggy53

ShepsMom wrote:

I see them all just fine now. Nice captures of not so nice event. Your shots look very bright on my screen, almost painted I love that fireman expression, tough job!

Thanks Marina. It could have been a lot worse for the driver. I just read that the driver, who did not cause the accident, was treated and released.

I have nothing but respect for fire fighters. They often have to do their jobs under difficult and even unthinkable conditions. Recently, 9 firefighters lost their lives in a South Carolina fire.

ziggy53

rsinmadrid wrote:

I can see them all now. Nice work.

I always find it interesting to see professionals at work, whether they are photographers, firemen or fishmongers. There's always much more to it than the rest of us can imagine.

Regards,

Thanks Richard. A cousin of mine is a local firefighter. A lot of the time they have to deal with both the situation and the people relating to the situation (scared and cranky in a lot of cases.)

ziggy53

David_S85 wrote:

Some good photojournalism there, Zig! Is that Rock Falls also responding? The portrait shot of the firefighter is compelling. ...

Thanks David. Yep, I thought his image especially made the series "real" and personal.

I believe both Sterling stations and the Rock Falls station responded. I heard sirens come in from "everywhere".