Bridge Rescue Training

This weekend our team had the opportunity to put our new Arizona Vortex tripod into action during a rope rescue training exercise on the High Trestle Bridge.

Rescuer going over the side of the bridge — The Arizona Vortex makes going over the side of a bridge safer by providing an anchor point over the rescuers head.

This incredible piece of rescue equipment was purchased thanks to a generous grant from Landus. The tripod gives us the ability to create solid anchors in places where none exist, allowing us to safely raise and lower rescuers, victims, and equipment in hazardous terrain. Beyond rope rescue, it will also expand our ability to assist with confined space rescue operations, helping us provide specialized technical rescue capabilities to support fire and rescue teams throughout Boone County.

Overhead view of the rescue operation — The Arizona Vortex allows for easy anchoring where it would otherwise be quite difficult.

We are grateful to Landus for their investment in local safety and community resilience. Their support directly helps us better serve Boone County and the region when emergencies happen.

Rescue basket transition in progress — The Arizona Vortex allows makes it possible to use a rescue basket for critically injured patients.

A big thank you as well to everyone who stopped to watch, ask questions, and cheer us on while we trained! 👏