Indianapolis Fire Department

On-Scene:135 North Pennsylvania - M&I Bank Plaza
High-Rise Rope Rescue
August 14, 2008

Workers wait as IFD Firefighters repel down to rescue them.

Workers wait as IFD Firefighters repel down to rescue them.

 
A firefighter rescue one worker as the other waits to be rescued

A firefighter rescue one worker as the other waits to be rescued

 
A worker holds on to a firefighter has they descend down to the roof of the parking garage

A worker holds on to a firefighter has they descend down to the roof of the parking garage

 
A firefighter works to rescue a 3rd victim

A firefighter works to rescue a 3rd victim

 
The worker holds tight to the legs of the firefighter

The worker holds tight to the legs of the firefighter

 
The firefighter slowly lowers down the building

The firefighter slowly lowers down the building

 
Paramedics & EMT's stand by under the over hang as the last worker is lowered

Paramedics & EMT's stand by under the over hang as the last worker is lowered

 
 

The Rope Rescue Teams from Station 7 & 14 responded with various support cars and stations. Firefighters rappelled down from the 28 story building to reach them. A total of 3 workers were rescued.

Indianapolis Fire Department

Indianapolis Metropolitan Professional Firefighters Local 416