On Sunday, October 22, 2017 at approximately 2pm the Continental Village Fire Department, along with various agencies, responded to the Anthony’s Nose Trails after a hiker called and reported another hiker had fallen ill and was unable to move. Firefighters, EMT’s, and Police entered the woods with rescue equipment and began their ascent up the mountain. The group, comprised of four firefighters from Continental Village FD, an Empress EMT from Peekskill EMS, a Paramedic from Cortland Regional Paramedics and a NYS Park Police Officer reached the victim after approximately 25 minutes of hiking. Upon contacting the victim, responders with the help of a mobile heart monitor, determined that the victim was experiencing a heart attack and would require immediate extrication from the trails. Firefighters And EMS began coordinating efforts to get the victim airlifted from the mountain by helicopter. The nearest helicopter with rescue lifting capabilities was Air 1 from the New York City Police Department. Once requested, NYPD Aviation made a quick flight from NYC to Anthony’s Nose. Firefighters on the ground prepared the victim for lifting while NYPD lowered an ESU Paramedic to assess the situation and confirm the victim was ready to be hoisted from the mountain. NYPD Air 1 then raised the victim, loaded him safely into the helicopter, and flew him to the Westchester Medical Center. This rescue showcased the ability for multiple agencies at various levels to work together to accomplish a complex rescue, where time is of the essence. |