Just days after rescuing a man stuck on the side of the RSA Tower, the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department demonstrated the techniques they used during the operation.
, the Mobile Fire-Rescue Department demonstrated the techniques they used during the operation. It was also the first chance to hear directly from the brave individuals who saved his life.
Monday afternoon, Jared Cooper, part of a two-person window-washing crew got stuck on the side of the RSA Tower for nearly an hour. “Immediately we’re thinking gear that we need, access that we need, all the potential problems – is it a medical issue? Anything of that nature,” explained Engine 8 Captain, Mike Allen. “We have to start planning before we even start to take gear to the top. We set up what we call a twin tension rope system. And basically it’s a double safety system that allows us to use as little gear as possible but still be as safe as possible to gain access to the victim.
Overall, Carmichael says the purpose of the demonstration was to ensure everyone was prepared should a similar incident happen. “This was it was a great rescue,” said Carmichael. “It was it was nearly perfectly done. Given the – all the limitations we have of where it was when it was the the individual involved. It was remarkable. I had full faith. I wasn’t surprised at all.
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