Fort Worth Fire Department’s Tactical Rescue Team brought the man down from a crane at the JPS construction site after a medical emergency left him unable to climb down

By Maven Navarro
Fort Worth Star-Telegram

FORT WORTH, Texas — The Fort Worth Fire Department rescued a man experiencing a medical emergency May 6 inside the booth of a crane over 200 feet in the air at the JPS construction site in the 1300 block of South Main Street.

The man was given medical assistance by firefighters, but was unable to come down the ladder of the crane due to his condition, the Fire Department said in Facebook post. Crews from the Tactical Rescue Team, a group that specializes in high-angle rescues on bridges and buildings, lowered him on top of the parking garage that is under construction.

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The man was transported to a hospital. No firefighters were injured during the rescue.

“Although we’re called ‘firefighters,’ there are so many other scenarios we need to respond to throughout this city. We will continue to train, prepare and equip ourselves with the skills needed to provide the lifesaving support the residents and guests of Fort Worth depend on us for every day.” a statement from the Fort Worth Fire Department said.

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