OCFA firefighters rescued a woman from a car wreck in Irvine this morning

OCFA firefighters executed a methodical technical rescue to free a woman trapped in her vehicle at 6:02 a.m. today on the 405 North just past SR-133 in the City of Irvine.

With the vehicle pinned against a power pole and balancing on top of a drainage ditch, the firefighters quickly stabilized the car and used hydraulic tools for the delicate extrication.

The firefighters and paramedics then quickly treated and transported the patient to a local trauma center.

This was a well-coordinated rescue involving Truck 20, Heavy Rescue 6, Technical Rescue Truck 56, Engine 51, & Battalion 10.

A nearby construction crew called 911 and came to the woman’s aid.

Art Pedroza Editor

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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