Verizon Truck Rollover

August 17th, 2010. 4:30pm.

Moyers Corners FD was alerted to a motor vehicle collision on Route 57 in front of the Kwik Fill in the Battalion 2 response area. Initial reports indicated that a Verizon truck had rolled over on it's side with the driver still trapped in the vehicle. Car 5 [Capt. Zeppetello] called out first, followed by Battalion 1 [Zaferakis]. Car 5 reported to incoming units that a verizon boom truck was on it's side resting on a utility pole. He established command. Car 1 [Wisnowski] arrived next and the command was transferred. Battalion 1 handled the operations sector. Engine 22 [Capt. Driscoll] provided scene safety with a charged handline, assisted with patient care, and supplemented Rescue 4. Rescue 4 [FF Goodson] stabilized the truck with their Z-Mags and prepared for the extrication. After the vehicle and patient were stabilized, crew members from Engine 22 threw a roof ladder so the Rescue Company could fully remove the roof. Rescue 3 [Lt. Daloia] prepared to assist Rescue 4. Engine 11 was also on the scene to for manpower support. The driver of the vehicle had minor injuries and was extricated in 15 minutes.

Syracuse.com article:

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2010/08/accident_on_route_57_causes_de.html