HIGHLANDS RANCH, Colo. — Fellow first responders came to the rescue after South Metro Fire Rescue (SMFR) vehicles became stuck in the snow Thursday evening.
In a post on social media, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office said the trucks became stuck during a medical call in Highlands Ranch.
South Metro Fire Rescue said firefighters, DCSO deputies and Arapahoe Rescue Patrol volunteers shoveled snow and carried the patient to a waiting ambulance.
Deep snow in Highlands Ranch created access challenges for SMFR at this medical emergency. @dcsheriff Deputies, @ArapahoeRescue volunteers and South Metro firefighters shoveled snow and carried the patient to a waiting Medic Unit for transport to the hospital. #cowx pic.twitter.com/pxEY68iQxM
— South Metro Fire Rescue (@SouthMetroPIO) March 15, 2024
"Even emergency crews sometimes need a helping hand," the sheriff's office said in its post.
Even emergency crews sometimes need a helping hand. #DCSO deputies grabbed some shovels and helped dig out @SouthMetroPIO trucks on a medical call in Highlands Ranch tonight. #teamwork #partnership 📸: Deputy Murphy pic.twitter.com/8bQwzrgqbo
— DC Sheriff (@dcsheriff) March 15, 2024
