While this incident demanded a coordinated effort between fire and EMS personnel, the actions of AMR crews stood out and merit special acknowledgment
Clark County Fire District 3 has recognized the actions of American Medical Response (AMR) personnel during the June 10 residential fire in a manufactured home community in southwest Battle Ground. While this incident demanded a coordinated effort between fire and EMS personnel, the actions of AMR crews stood out and merit special acknowledgment.
“Our teams operated in sync across two evolving emergencies,” said Fire Chief Chris Drone. “The window rescue carried out by AMR occurred simultaneously as our crews initiated interior rescue operations. That kind of coordination is what saves lives.”
Key roles during the incident:
- While providing care on an unrelated medical call, AMR’s M1620 crew observed a nearby structure fire, contacted dispatch, and rescued a trapped occupant through a window before fire units had transitioned fully to the fire response.
- At the same time, FD3 personnel were coordinating a rapid entry and interior search, ultimately rescuing a second occupant from deeper within the home.
- Additional AMR crews took over care of the original medical patient, allowing FD3 firefighters to focus on fire suppression and search.
- Together, AMR and FD3 team members revived two unresponsive dogs, later coordinating with Northwest Vet ER for continued care.
“This was a dynamic and rapidly evolving scene, and all personnel involved performed with skill, speed, and shared purpose. The successful outcome was a direct result of this coordinated response,’’ read a statement provided by Clark County Fire District 3.
Recognized AMR personnel include: Camille Burgess, Adam Lengvenis, Ruben Kovalenko, Kelly O’Loughlin, Taylor Baines, Spencer Brown, Adrian Nelson, Damin Martin, and Ashlynn Staley.
“We thank our AMR partners for their decisive action and continued commitment to the health and safety of the communities we serve,’’ read the Fire District 3 statement.
Information provided by Clark County Fire District 3.
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