B Shifter Podcast: Technical Rescue

This episode features Grant Light, Josh Blum and John Vance.
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This episode was recorded on January 16, 2025.
A technical rescue operation at a Duke Energy smokestack highlights the critical importance of communication, teamwork, and planning in emergency situations. The coordinated efforts of multiple teams allowed for the safe extraction of a worker trapped 150 feet in the air.
• Overview of the emergency call and initial fire department response
• Assessment of the worker's situation and elevator stability
• Communication with technical experts for real-time updates
• Formulation of a rescue strategy with a focus on safety
• Use of crane technology over alternative rope rescue methods
• Successful communication between rescue teams on-site
• Post-incident debriefing to assess response and identify lessons learned
• Importance of training and understanding equipment in rescue scenarios