4/3/23 Queens Technical Rescue Box 302

[Signal73]

Location: JFK Airport

2 workers trapped in a 30' trench

E-302,308,331
E-274 w/ 2nd Piece
E-227 w/ R.C 2
L-155,126
L-150(Soc Support)
L-116 w. R.C 4
B-51
R-4,2
Sq-270,252
D-13
RB,SB
FC
Tac-2
Soc Logistics
Soc Compressor
Soc DeWatering Unit
ReBreather-1
HM-1
HMB
CTU
MB
K9-01
Car-11A (Chief of Rescue Operations)
Car-11 (Chief of Special Operations Command)
Car-23D (Press Duty)

B-51 (1) worker has been removed. 10-37 Code 1 Working on the 2nd one. Con-Ed vacuum truck 30 mins out. No FD members in the trench yet @11:48

FC per D-13 All Hands

Relocations:
Engine 299 Act. Engine 302

 

[HFN01]

Partial rundown:
E302, 227
L155
SQ270, 252
R2, R4
BN51
D13
RB
C11A (Chief of Rescue Operations)
Con Ed Vac Truck

E299 act/ E302
L49 act/ L116

 

[Capttomo]

1 civilian is 10-45 code 1

 

[lobsterman]

2 civilian 10-37 code 1 FC

 

[firebuffkevin]

Location: JFK Airport

2 workers trapped in a 30' trench

E-302,308,331
E-274 w/ 2nd Piece
E-227 w/ R.C 2
L-155,126
L-150(Soc Support)
L-116 w. R.C 4
B-51
R-4,2
Sq-270,252
D-13
RB,SB
FC
Tac-2
Soc Logistics
Soc Compressor
ReBreather-1
HM-1
HMB
CTU
MB
K9-01
Car-11A (Chief of Rescue Operations)


B-51 (1) worker has been removed. 10-45 Code 1 Working on the 2nd one. Con-Ed vacuum truck 30 mins out. No FD members in the trench yet @11:48

Relocations:
Engine 299 Act. Engine 302

Why would E 274 HMTU be called on a Trench Rescue, HM1 also??

 

[HFN01]

Why would E 274 HMTU be called on a Trench Rescue, HM1 also??

They go on the major technical response regardless of the nature of the incident

 

[firebuffkevin]

They go on the major technical response regardless of the nature of the incident

Thanks

 

[3hats]

10-45 code 1 for both workers.

 

[JA290]

10-45 code 1 for both workers.

No.
10-37/1.
45’s are only fire related

 

[RCL]

Building 49. One of the buildings in the cogen plant area by terminal 7.

 

[FDNY704]

If no FD members were in the trench who got the men out?

 

[Lebby]

PAPD ESU operated on the box

 

[BCR]

Why would E 274 HMTU be called on a Trench Rescue, HM1 also??

Anything below grade usually requires air monitoring

 

[RCL]

This is from the UFA FB page.

Today, at JFK airport, members from Queens responded to an incident where two construction workers fell into a 30-foot deep trench. Upon arrival, they discovered that the workers were trapped at the bottom of a secure trench. A cement lodging, which was holding a pipe, had come loose and knocked the workers to the bottom of the pit. Members from Squad 270 then set up a high point rescue and a one-on-one rope deployment, lowering themselves to the bottom of the trench to lift the concrete that had pinned the workers. To lift the heavy debris, the members set up air bags to lift the heavy slabs of concrete. Despite being in harm's way, the members were able to lift the concrete off the workers. Unfortunately, they found that the workers had succumbed to their injuries. This was a tragic ending to their heroic efforts to rescue the workers.

The members worked with dedication, demonstrating their skills in one of the most dangerous operations of the Special Operations Command – a trench rescue. We offer our heartfelt condolences to the families of the victims and commend the bravery of all our members who operated today.

 

[TLTruckie]

FDNY SOC units did operated in the trench. A large diameter concrete pipe which the two workers were digging under collapsed and pinned them. SOC units slung and lifted the concrete pipe with large nylon slings , wire rope and a grip host and then were able to dig out …Package and remove the two bodies via a high angle rope systems rigged to TL-155 bucket as a high point...digging with the help of the CON-ED vac truck. All totally above the capability of PAPD ESU. PAPD attempted using air bags prior to FD arrival with negative results.

The first due Eng , truck & battalion were escorted into the scene by PAPD before any SOC companies arrived . Rescue 4 & 2 and Squads 270 & 252 along w other FD units where held up at the staging area ( Building 69) by PAPD for an extended period of time causing a delay in extraction and removal. This delay didn’t effect the outcome THIS time because both workers succumb to their injuries instantly. FDNY units are not allowed past the staging area at Building 69 without being escorted by PAPD. This as been an ongoing issue for years …I totally understand the PA not wanting numerous FD units running around the airport especially in the uncommon areas of the airport. JFK is a hard and confusing place to navigate especially if you’re unfamiliar with it. But a confirmed technical rescue incident that is extremely equipment and manpower extensive that requires a high level of technical experience , knowledge and specialized equipment , there should be no delay in notifying the FDNY or delaying their response. This incident was way out of the expertise , experience and equipment carried by PAPD ESU and even non- SOC units of the FDNY. Trench recuse is properly the most dangerous of all the Tech rescue operations.

 

[lobsterman]

FDNY SOC units did operated in the trench. A large diameter concrete pipe which the two workers were digging under collapsed and pinned them. SOC units slung and lifted the concrete pipe with large nylon slings , wire rope and a grip host and then were able to dig out …Package and remove the two bodies via a high angle rope systems rigged to TL-155 bucket as a high point...digging with the help of the CON-ED vac truck. All totally above the capability of PAPD ESU. PAPD attempted using air bags prior to FD arrival with negative results.

The first due Eng , truck & battalion were escorted in to the scene by PAPD before any SOC companies arrived . Rescue 4 & 2 and Squads 270 & 252 along w other FD units where held up at the staging area ( Building 69) by PAPD for an extended period of time causing a delay in extraction and removal. This delay didn’t effect the outcome THIS time because both workers succumb to their injuries instantly. FDNY units are not allowed past the staging area at Building 69 without being escorted by PAPD. This as been an ongoing issue for years …I totally understand the PA not want numerous FD units running around the airport especially in the uncommon areas of the airport. JFK is a hard and confusing place to navigate especially if you’re unfamiliar with it. But a confirmed technical rescue incident that is extremely equipment and manpower extensive that requires a high level of technical experience , knowledge and specialized equipment , there should be no delay in notifying the FDNY or delaying their response. This incident was way out of the expertise , experience and equipment carried by PAPD ESU and even non- SOC units of the FDNY. Trench recuse is properly the most dangerous of all the Tech rescue operations.

Is the city of New York getting reimburse from the Port Authority for their services?

 

[TLTruckie]

Is the city of New York getting reimburse from the Port Authority for their services?

yea, good luck with that ….and let’s not forget about the CON-ED vac trucks.