Helicopter hoist rescue for trauma patient underway, Potomac MD


Emergency crews are coordinating a helicopter hoist rescue for a trauma patient at Billy Goat Trail Section A in Potomac. The team is attempting to contact the Eagle helicopter for extraction but has faced communication difficulties. Ground units are standing by and prepared to assist as needed.
Audio|Source: Montgomery County MD Fire Rescue 7A4 Incident 10
02:36
Transcript:
00:00
the Eagle is flying around us but they are not coming up on our comms.
00:03
Can you try their base or CISCOM and see if we can get them a couple set out before?
00:09
Okay, we'll get them a ring again. We tried three different threat numbers earlier.
00:16
Boat 730 Bravo to command.
00:19
We're looking to use the helo to hoist patient's already package.
00:25
We're just standing by waiting for the eagle to be already.
00:31
All right, so far as 730, I'm dreaded on needing the hoist.
00:34
We're trying to get a hold of the eagle right now. They're flying above you, but they haven't been out of opportunity again.
00:44
Here's the man in the government. This floor 710 watch for 3.
00:49
Okay, so the floor 710 was...
00:52
Okay,
00:53
so floor 710 was...
00:56
Andrew, this is up today here, command.
00:59
We're responding, we do have our utility on us here the Trill Marker 3.
01:04
Yeah, that's right.
01:06
If we're going to issue reports, this might be an ideal operation.
01:09
But go ahead and just meet access there and help the assessment.
01:17
Border 7th, Bravada 30.
01:19
We're at your boat now, getting ready to hike in. Do you want us to bring you any equipment?
01:27
Water 730 Bravo, this is Water 710. Not right now, we should be good.
01:35
Government and command, we've exhausted all our options with the Eagle. We're still trying to work on it for you, but no answer so far.
01:43
All right, I actually have this channel.
01:51
Sorry about that. I actually have their channel on my portable, so I'm going direct with them.
01:55
Sorry for the feedback.
01:57
Okay, so you do have contact with them?
02:01
I got contact with their dispatch, they're trying to raise them.
02:05
I'll let you know what I make calls with them.
02:09
Okay, very good.
02:10
Thank you.
02:15
Man, it's just a lot of 730 bravo.
02:21
Go ahead.
02:27
Can you give me an update on the patient?
02:30
We're looking at a category trauma and one of the resources you need at this time. We're still working on the Eagle.
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Location mentioned:
Billy Goat Trail Section A, Potomac, MD 20854
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