Difficult Extrication - Portland 7-8-13

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Around 5PM Engine 29 and Truck 7 were dispatched to an accident on SE 111th Ave.

near Foster Road. I was busy at the time so I did not realize it was a major incident.

Apparently, a large truck lost its brakes on a steep hill. There was a curve at the

bottom,  but the truck continued straight through the guard rail, flew across a ravine

and slammed into the opposite bank, killing the driver instantly.

Since it was going to be a very difficult extrication the police dismissed the apparatus

temporarily and recalled them around 8PM after their investigation was finished.

The photos start when I arrived back at the scene with Truck 7.


We can just see the truck through the trees in the ravine.



Looking down at the truck. The large tank, seen on the left,  broke free and flew ahead of the truck on impact.

The hill can be seen in the distance.



Closer shot of the hill.



Batt. Chief 3 cutting some of the branches.



Ladder down to the truck.



Adding another ladder to form somewhat of a platform.



Tying the ladders together for stability.



Truck 7's crew surveying the situation.



Calling for more tools.







After 30 minutes they were able to call for the Stokes to remove the victim.



Hoisting the victim up.



Then the final man came up.



The truck cab where the victim was found.



Picking up and waiting for the M.E.



Large tow truck - not used.



The M.E. arrived and firefighters assisted him.





Then a large crane was put into position.



Firefighter cutting a tree in the way of the crane.



The crane lifted the truck up over the trees.