Firefighters from Ladder 128 rescued a man who was dragged and pinned by a tractor trailer after it was struck by a locomotive at Review Avenue and Laurel Hill Boulevard in Queens on Feb. 23.

“The quick and efficient extrication of this man will no doubt contribute to his survival,” said Battalion Chief John Papa of Battalion 45.

After the train became stuck on the icy tracks at around 7 a.m., the man tried to help manually free the truck from the gates. The train struck the other side of the vehicle, dragging the victim approximately 75 feet and pinning him.

When members of Ladder 128 arrived at the scene, they saw the man’s feet coming out from under the tractor cab.

As Firefighter Michael Conklin stabilized the patient, the others members dug and shored up a trench to reach the man and then used a maxi-force air bag to lift the truck so they could place him on a backboard and hand him off to EMS members.

“Disregarding their own safety, the members saved the life of another,” said Lt. Brian Gavan of Ladder 128. “Their teamwork, professionalism, courage prevented the potential loss of life.