07/25/2025
On Thursday, July 18th, WCFR was dispatched to Wendy Hill Road in the Shenandoah Farms area of the county for an electrocution. While conducting cable maintenance, it was suspected that high humidity in the air allowed the electricity to arc from the powerline, striking the patient. The patient subsequently fell approximately 25 feet from the ladder he was working on. Coworkers rushed to the patient’s aid and recognized he was in cardiac arrest. Bystander CPR was performed and by the time EMS arrived, the patient’s heart had restarted. EMS providers continued advanced life support treatment and determined the patient required specialized care due to the severity of his injuries. AirCare 4 (Front Royal) was requested and transported the patient to MedStar Washington Hospital.
“We applaud the quick actions taken by the patient’s coworkers. Without their help , the outcome probably would’ve been different. This incident highlights the critical importance of being CPR certified. Every second counts, and having the knowledge and skills to perform CPR can make the difference between life and death.” Said Fire Chief James Bonzano. The department offers monthly CPR courses, which can be found at www.warrencountyfire.com/635/events.
Units on the run:
Ambulance 6 (Shenandoah Farms)
Engine 4 (Linden)
Medic 10 (North Warren)
Battalion Chief 1
