Shortly after 2:00am on Wednesday morning Rescue Companies from 223, 222, 227 were alerted for an elderly male that fell 30ft over a hillside as a result of a foot pursuit with PHPD. 223SV & 227RQ arrived on scene and crews started assessing the situation. Ropes & Repelling gear was used from 227RQ and 223SV was used as an anchor point. A Medic from 222RQ navigated down the hill and started patient care. A 35ft ladder was utilized from 223EN and acted as a ramp for rescue works to safely remove the injured prisoner. Crew operated on scene for about an hour. Patient care was transferred to PHEMS, the patient was transported to a local hospital with non life threatening injuries.
Command: 223 Chief (Capone)
Units: SV-223, EN-223, RQ-227, RQ-222, PHPD, PH EMS
http://pittsburgh.cbslocal.com/2013/09/04/man-injured-after-falling-over-cliff-in-penn-hills/
http://www.wpxi.com/news/news/man-rescued-after-falling-30-feet-over-hillside-pe/nZmPL/