Firefighters Rescue trapped Construction Workers

Shortly before 830 on the morning of March 30th, the firefighters of Engine 2, Ladder 2, Squad 2, Rescue 1 & Division 1 effected the rescue of 2 construction workers who were stranded on disabled scaffolding approximately 70' high, against a high-rise building on Vassar St.

Firefighters in safety harnesses removed the victims to safety via a window on a lower floor. Both victims were evaluated by EMS but refused any further treatment.

This was a methodic, "text book" operation as members have trained in this type of scenario many times.

On Duty: Group 1

IC: DC Wood

Professional Ambulance, MIT Police, and Cambridge Police also assisted on scene.

Rescue 1 apparatus located at the building on Vassar St. The disabled scaffolding is noted by the red arrow.

Ladder 2 deploys the aerial ladder to reach the construction workers trapped on the scaffolding.

Ladder 2's aerial is deployed to the stalled scaffolding. A red circle denotes the area of the scaffolding.

Two victims were evaluated by EMS. Both refused further treatment.

The members of Ladder 2, Rescue 1, Squad 2, & Division 1 who worked on the high-angle rescue are pictured.
(Engine 2 is not shown as they left the area and were dispatched to another incident in the district.)