DOTHAN: 6:38 PM Dothan 911 dispatched a two vehicle accident, reports of critical injuries, vehicle overturned, Westgate Parkway and Burbank. Dothan Fire, Dothan Police and Pilcher Ambulance have been dispatched.
Dothan Fire Engine Company 3 ( Whatley Drive ) arrived on the scene. On arrival Engine Company 3 reported two vehicles, one overturned, heavy damage to both vehicles.
Dothan Fire Truck Company 3 ( Whatley Drive ), which has extrication equipment arrived on the scene directly behind Engine Company 3.
6:45 PM Dothan Fire Engine Company 3 reported one patient entrapped.
Dothan Fire Battalion Chief 2 ( West Main Street ) Jack Wood is on the scene and has taken command of the scene.
6:47 PM A request for a second Pilcher Ambulance be dispatched, emergency, to the scene.
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6:51 PM The first Pilcher Ambulance has arrived on the scene.
6:52 PM Dothan Fire Battalion Chief Jack Wood reports four ( 4 ) patients; three green and one red. “Green patients” primarily refer to individuals with minor injuries in mass casualty triage, often called the “walking wounded,” who can wait for care. Red patients” refers to individuals with life-threatening injuries or conditions requiring immediate medical attention, often identified by a red tag in mass casualty incidents or designated as “Code Red” in ambulances, signifying critical status, severe bleeding, or respiratory distress needing urgent intervention to save their lives.
6:57 PM The three green patients refuse transport. The second ambulance is cancelled on their response.
6:58 PM The southbound lanes of Westgate Parkway at Burbank are closed authority of Dothan Police Department due to this accident.
7:03 PM Dothan Fire Battalion Chief Jack Wood reports extrication of the trapped patient complete.
7:05 PM Dothan Fire Battalion Chief Jack Wood reports Pilcher Ambulance and Dothan Fire Medic 3 ( Whatley Drive ) are transporting emergency, trauma alert, to Southeast Health from the accident scene.
