05/26/2026
TRAINING TODAY, READY TOMORROW!
Today, your Lewisville firefighters were hard at work sharpening their technical rescue skills!
Our crews simulated a high-angle rescue response involving a worker injured on an OSHA-rated ladder. In a real-world scenario, getting a patient down safely from an elevated, awkward position requires precision, teamwork, and absolute mastery of our gear.
How We Did It:
The Rigging: Firefighters utilized specialized rope rescue tools and rigging systems to securely hoist and stabilize the "injured worker."
The Transfer: The patient was carefully moved into a stokes basket and secured.
The Descent: Using the rock-solid platform of Truck 166, crews safely lowered the stokes basket down to the ground.
The Hand-off: Waiting crews quickly transitioned the patient over to our Medic unit for simulated emergency treatment.
From high-angle rope systems to aerial tower operations, we constantly push ourselves to ensure that no matter the emergency, we are ready to answer the call.
Always training to keep you safe, Lewisville!