In the early afternoon of Saturday, July 10th, Ridge VFD was alerted to a head-on motor vehicle accident at the intersection of Routes 235 and 5 in Ridge. Firefighter/EMT Scot Best and Deputy Chief Eddie Raley were the first on the scene (responding POV). The two occupants in one of the vehicles were uninjured and the vehicle had minor damage. The three occupants of the other vehicle were all reporting neck, back, and leg pain and the vehicle showed significant damage, however, no extrication was necessary. Deputy Chief Raley reported to Fireboard the need for additional ambulances for the multiple Priority 2 patients. Under the command of Assistant Chief Bruce Raley, Engines 42 and 43 responded to the scene, with mutual aid from NAS Pax River Engine 143. After stabilizing the damaged vehicle, firefighters assisted EMS from Ridge VRS (Ambulances 497 and 498) and Lexington Park VRS (Ambulance 398) with patient packaging for transport to St. Mary's Hospital.
