12/24/09 Manhattan Box 742 - Technical Rescue

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Garment District, Manhattan, NY, 12/24/09

14:08 hours
EMS Special Call Box 742 - Report of a scaffolding collapse
Engs. 26, 34, 1
TL21, L24
TL14 w/ Collapse Rescue 1
TL7 (SOC Support Truck)
Battalions 9, Rescue, Safety
Rescue 1
Tactical Support 1
Squad 18


Receiving multiple calls with varying reports.  Calls indicate either window washer fell or a scaffold collapsed, possibly person trapped.

14:09 hours
Now receiving 580 8th Ave @ W38 st

14:09 hours
Due to quantity of calls, response upgraded to a Major Collapse Assignment
Rescue 4
L116 w/ Collapse Rescue 4
HazMat Battalion
SOC Logistics, SOC Compressor
FieldCom, Command Tactical Unit


14:10 hours
Battalion 9: What we had was a person fell approximately 30 feet on the scaffolding, we're having a little difficulty getting to him at this time.

14:12 hours
Division 3 is responding

14:14 hours
BC9: We had a worker fall approximately 30 feet onto a plank.  Rescue 1 and L24 are in the process of setting up a plank to get him into the building.  He's alert and conscious but injured.

14:15 hours
BC9: Have all other units not on scene continue on a 10-20.  We have Rescue Battalion on scene, he's going up to the 8th floor to supervise.

14:19 hours
BC9: 10-2 all units not on scene.  We have L21, L24, Rescue 1, E26 in the process of packaging the patient and bringing him into the building to take him down to the street.

14:27 hours
Buildings Dept. reports an inspector en route.
 
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