09/13/2025
This afternoon, Lincoln County Fire District 1 EMTs responded to a critical medical emergency on eastbound I-90. Due to the severity of the incident emergency crews temporarily shut down the freeway to allow a helicopter to safely land.
The patient was stabilized on scene by our EMTs and Airlift Northwest flight nurses before being transferred to the helicopter for rapid transport to a regional medical center.
We want to thank the Washington State Patrol, Lincoln County Sheriff's Office, LCSO and Airlift Northwest for their cooperation during this response.
Situations like this highlight the importance of quick teamwork and coordination between agencies to give patients the best possible chance of survival.