TECHNICAL RESCUE IN RANCHES
February 9, 2009
Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue Capt. Ray Hoecherl (center) points to the area where a 36-year-old man was struck by a concrete pipe in an excavation area on Griffin Road in Southwest Ranches. The Regional Technical Rescue Team, which specializes in difficult rescues, responded to extricate the victim from about eight feet below the surface of the roadway. The victim, who was able to talk to firefighters, said he was initially pinned by the pipe, but the workers were able to get the 42-inch diameter pipe off him before firefighters arrived. Firefighters were able to get the victim out of the hole in approximately 40 minutes. He was then flown by BSO Air Rescue helicopter to Memorial Regional Hospital in Hollywood for treatment. OSHA responded to the scene and is conducting the investigation.
Photo by Mike Jachles/Broward Sheriff Fire Rescue
DEPUTIES, TROOPERS ENFORCE “MOVE OVER” LAW
February 9, 2009
Broward Sheriff’s Office Deputy Tony Morales is interviewed by a TV news crew from Spanish language channel Telemundo 51 on the Sawgrass Expressway on February 6th. Operating a Laser to determine motorists’ speeds is BSO Sgt. Allen Adkins, in the background. The BSO Regional Traffic Enforcement Unit and Florida Highway Patrol Troop L- Davie and Troop K-Broward Turnpike launched the joint enforcement effort in March, 2008.
Nearly two dozen deputies and troopers participated in the speed and “Move Over Law” effort in western Broward on the Sawgrass Expressway and along Interstate 75 in Weston. Statewide, as of February 1, the fines for traffic infractions have increased. In Broward County, a Move Over Law violation now carries a fine of $150.00, up from $122.50. Speeding fines vary based on the number of miles over the limit, but now run $265.00 for exceeding the limit by 20 miles.
Photo by Mike Jachles/Broward Sheriff’s Office
