Car Goes Off Red Mountain

Birmingham Fire & Rescue

Birmingham Fire & Rescue responded to 21st Street South at Vulcan on a report of a vehicle that had gone off the mountain. Upon arrival, Birmingham found a car down the side of the mountain with a patient inside. Crews worked quickly to set up a rope system and lower a rescuer down to the patient.

The coordinated efforts of all the companies on the scene made it possible to bring the patient up safely for transport.

Great work!

Companies on the scene included:

• Engine 3
• Engine 2
• Truck 2
• Medium Rescue 2
• Heavy Rescue 1
• Truck 1
• Rescue 22
• Rescue 1
• Battalion 2
• EMS 4
• Safety Officer 1

A special thank you to Captain Wilks for sharing these great pictures!