Safety harness saves another

[NYbuck50]

http://www.syracuse.com/news/index.ssf/2012/10/firefighters_rescue_lysander_h.html#incart_river_default

Im sure this guy may be a little embarrassed, (apologies if your on here). But i'll take embarrassed and alive, then the alternative.

[Big Indian]

I would not be embarrased at all, the harness did it's job and he lived to tell about it hoping the guys who dont think they need the harness read this

Although they don't need or want it..... kudos to my brother firemen for getting him out of the tree I'm quite sure it was not an easy job .

[StripedBuck]

Very lucky to be able to use his cell phone and call for help...Others are not so lucky!

YOU MUST ALWAYS WEAR A SAFETY HARNESS WHEN USING A TREE STAND!..IT SAVES LIVES...SAFE HUNTING!

[Guns&ReligionCop]

THe best possible outcome for a fall, safe hunting esp in the rain!

[Doc]

So, exactly how do you get a full-grown man out of a tree when he's dangling a bunch of feet off the ground. I've been trying to picture how I would go about it, but I can only visualize one rescuer on the ladder at a time. I suppose they may have gotten the ladder next to the guy so he could get on it. But supposedly he had some sort of ankle injury. Also they had to unfasten him from the tether. It's the kind of thing that sounds like it might be pretty easy to say, but not so easy to do .... lol.

[132 eight pointer]

Wow is he ever lucky.Glad it was a good ending and nice work by the firemen.

[sits in trees]

safety harnesses, will either kill ya or save ya...they say suspension trauma is not a bad way to go, you just kinda fall a sleep and your friends find you there hangin like a side o beef.

[Big Indian]

So, exactly how do you get a full-grown man out of a tree when he's dangling a bunch of feet off the ground. I've been trying to picture how I would go about it, but I can only visualize one rescuer on the ladder at a time. I suppose they may have gotten the ladder next to the guy so he could get on it. But supposedly he had some sort of ankle injury. Also they had to unfasten him from the tether. It's the kind of thing that sounds like it might be pretty easy to say, but not so easy to do .... lol.

With this type of rescue I would have to say some sort of come along or pully system using FD ladders with the victim secured in a stokes basket, then lowered to the ground would be my guess

If anyone on here is from the BCS FD or a neighboring FD with knowledge of the incident that could share the particulars of the rescue would be appreciated.

[fernnj]

Rescue chopper for a guy stuck in a tree??? Glad the fog kept it on the ground, what a waste. I could see if they didn't have a good position on him, but the son called for help and knew exactly where he was.

[Paula]

Glad he was able to call for help and that he is ok. Don't see that its an embarrassing moment and sure hope if i needed rescue that a helicopter is called, I want a quick and fast rescue

[erussell]

safety harnesses, will either kill ya or save ya...they say suspension trauma is not a bad way to go, you just kinda fall a sleep and your friends find you there hangin like a side o beef.

My friends would think I was a pinata and beat me with sticks to see if any candy would fall out.

Edited October 25, 2012 by erussell

[NYbuck50]

safety harnesses, will either kill ya or save ya...they say suspension trauma is not a bad way to go, you just kinda fall a sleep and your friends find you there hangin like a side o beef.

I keep a small pocket knife right on my 20ft up harness for this situation.. i figure if i fall, the harness will keep me from breaking my neck, and once im hanging, bear hug the tree, cut the harness, and slide down it.. havent had to try this yet thankfully

[rong]

alot of the (vest style )come with a cutter just for that reason,crazy we have these threads every year on alot of forums,,,just wear them,,,,,

[Nomad]

I carried folks down ladders over my shoulder while I wore 60 pounds of gear, you do what you have too,but thats with smoke and flames coming out the windows.. But in this case I'd think he'd be tied off from above and lowered. You could try 2 ladders at 90 degrees to each othe and 2 guys to carry him, but thats far from ideal. A flat rung against a tree and all. Depends if a guy is in good conditon you'll take your time and do it with upmost safety,if he's in bad shape and needs advanced care you'll you might just climb one ladder and carry him.

I have a ladder at home with a top rung made for poles and trees, never seen one on the job though.

If using screw in steps its not a bad idea to have a few near the top of the non climbing side....

Edited October 29, 2012 by Larry302

[mark3885]

I had been looking into the tree spider. It will slowly lower you in the event of a fall. I think its time to spend the cash.........

[fasteddie]

The article said the guy was hanging upside down . I am wondering if he was wearing a safety belt instead of a harness . The man was lucky and thank heavens for Fire Fighters !

[mxsmitz201]

im kind of perplexed how a fire chief could not have known that hunting season was open. almost everyone i know whose in the fire dept. is a die hard hunter lol never even caught wind of it?

[Nomad]

Ya I work for a 450 man FD,its all you hear at work from Aug to Christmas there are so many hunters . Opening day of gun is one of the most sought after tricks off, right after Christmas and 4th of july .

The joke is your man asking " can you come in a little early tomorrow"? "sure what time ? " ah...4:30 AM ?

I don't know how he ended up upside down either, did not read it first time.