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High angle rescue in Chicago, 6-2-19

This from Eric Haak:

Companies in Chicago’s 6th Battalion had a diffiult rescue situation at 53rd and Union Sunday afternoon (6/2). A tree trimmer was stuck hanging upside down at a reasonable height with a fractured leg. Truck 18 positioned itself to use their ladder to support the victim until Squad 5 and Tower Ladder 39 could arrive and assist. With the man’s weight being supported on 18’s aerial, the slow task of untangling him began. TL39’s basket was eventually maneuvered underneath and the man lowered to safety. The entire process took about 45 minutes. The only access TL39 had was to use a vacant lot that was very soft with the drenching rain we have been having. They used fence posts that were being installed on the lot to stabalize the rig.

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Tags: Chicago FD makes high angle rescue of tree worker, Chicago FD Tower Ladder 39, Chicago Fire Department, Eric Haak, technical rescue in Chicago

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• #1 by Eric Haak on June 3, 2019 - 6:16 PM

  

  Nope, Squad 5 gave them a little pull and they came out just fine.

• #2 by John Antkowski on June 3, 2019 - 6:06 PM

  

  Yes, nice job!!! Did they have to use a wrecker to get the Tower out?

• #3 by harry on June 3, 2019 - 3:30 PM

  

  hope the tree trimmer will be ok and great job by the cfd

• #4 by Martin on June 3, 2019 - 11:33 AM

  

  Great job by the Chicago Fire Department!

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