On the morning of Wednesday December 16th 2009 the Islip Fire Department was activated by Suffolk County Fire Rescue to respond for a report of a motor vehicle accident with heavy rescue on the corner of Saxon Ave and Moffitt Blvd. Islip FD rescue units responded immediatly after the activation due to a progressive daytime EMS program in place that houses a pre-established Advanced Life Support ambulance crew at fire headquarters ready to respond between 6am and 6pm.

First arriving unit was EMT Jared Gunst acting as first responder 3-4-75 who notified Islip Dispatch that he had a two vehicle accident with one patient unresponsive and still within the vehicle. Ambulance 3-4-3 arrived soon after who immediatly assisted in a rapid extrication of the male for immediate transport to Southside Hospital. The patient was in critical condition with a serious head injury.

The patient was quickly transported to southside hospital with two Islip FD ALS providers on board. From the time that the department was notified until the time the patient arrived at the hospital was only 14 minutes. This quick response is vital for the safety of the residents of Islip.

Units on alarm 3-4-3, 3-4-7, 3-4-14, 3-4-75, 3-4-30, 3-4-31, 3-4-32. The Islip Exchange ambulance as well as the Islip Town tactical medic unit were also on scene to assist. Chief of Department Joseph S. Marino was the officer in charge of the alarm.

****The Suffolk County Police 3rd squad is currently investigating this accident and ask that anyone with information please call the third squad at 631-854-8352.****

(Photos By Karen Bouse)

JG