More on the High angle rescue in Chicago, 6-2-19 from Tim Olk:
Truck 18 was called for a tree trimmer upside down in a tree about 75 feet in the air.Truck 18 requested Squad 5 and Tower Ladder 39.The man was stuck upside down about 45 min before he was brought down.Truck 18Squad 5Tower Ladder 39Batt 6515221
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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.
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
Eric Haak photo
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