Fire/Rescue News - MO Apparatus Struck and Crash Scene

While on scene of a non injury mva on Interstate 44 a Waynesville Rural Fire Protection pumper was struck from the rear by a car travelling at 45 to 55 mph. The pumper was parked in the left hand lane protecting the scene which include a Missouri State Highway patrol car. There were no injuries to the responders but the vehicle that struck the pumper two occupants were transported with moderate injuries.

LESSONS LEARNED:

Proper apparatus placement save lives and protects the scene