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Fire Rescue News

As an agency dedicated to maintaining the safety and well-being of this city, Ocala Fire Rescue is often summoned to the scene of a newsworthy event. On this page, you will find media releases and advisories pertaining to noteworthy fire and rescue calls, community outreach events, and more.

Firefighters Extricate Driver After Early Morning Crash

Post Date:12/27/2021

Engine 6, Rescue 4, and Battalion Chief 11 were dispatched to a motor vehicle accident scene with injuries and a possible need for extrication. Units arrived to find a pick-up truck and a sedan with heavy front-end damage. The driver and passenger of the sedan were ambulatory. The driver of the pick-up truck needed to be extricated.

Firefighters removed the driver’s side door of the pick-up truck using hydraulic tools. The driver was removed from the vehicle and was taken to the hospital as a trauma alert.

The driver and passenger of the sedan were taken to the hospital in a separate ambulance.

Ocala Police Department and Marion County Fire Rescue also responded.

 

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