09/09/21 Winnipeg MB crane rescue

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On September 9th, 2021 WFPS was called to a technical rescue at the construction site next to the Misericordia hospital. on arrival Engine 4 found that a lady had broke in and was climbing the crane. Two members from rescue 8 climbed the crane and made contact with the climber within 30 mins of arrival. they started climbing her down the ladder of the crane. Ladder 11 was set up in the street to possibly use their aerial to bring down the team from the last few sections of the crane. Rescue 8 flew the drone to search the top of the crane for any other persons. the climber was checked out by ems before being placed under arrest. the call lasted for approximately 2 hours. 

Units on scene: Engine 4, District Chief 4, Safety 5 Engine 11, Rescue 11, Ladder 11, Medical Supervisor 73, Ambulance 05, Rescue 8


Two members from rescue 11 climb the crane

Dc4's aid and Rescue 11's captain talk during the incident

Ladder 11s lieutenant talks to crews

The drone lands after checking the crane using its infrared camera 

Three firefighters from rescue 11 who made the rescue walks back to there truck after.