Saturday July, 4 2026 @ 19:17

Nature: Medical Emergency – Bicycle Mishap

Address:  Pinenbrine Road & Bayberry Road – Pot Nets Bayside

On Saturday evening, July 4^th, the Indian River Volunteer Fire Company was alerted to assist the Mid Sussex Rescue Squad with a landing zone assignment in the Pot Nets Bayside development off Long Neck Road.  Additional emergency alerts included the Sussex County Paramedics and the LifeNet2 Aviation Unit.

Emergency response units from Indian River included Tanker 80 from the Oak Orchard facility and Squad 80 from the Long Neck facility.

The designated landing zone was determined to be in the immediate area of Pot Nets Bayside.

The incident involved a bicycle mishap with a teenager.

This landing zone (LZ) assignment requires a fire company to secure a clear, hazard-free ground space for an incoming emergency medical evacuation (medevac) or law enforcement helicopter. This protocol ensures the critical care flight team can safely land, load the patient, and depart without ground interference, flying debris, or structural hazards.

The aviation unit was cancelled and all fire company personnel and emergency response apparatus were authorized to return to their respective quarters as the assignment was completed.