WINTER HAVEN, Fla. – Polk County Fire Rescue (PCFR), in collaboration with the Winter Haven Fire Department (WHFD), responded to a high-angle rescue call at the Courtyard Hotel in Winter Haven this afternoon.
The incident involved workers who became stranded at a significant height, requiring specialized rescue techniques. PCFR and WHFD crews quickly arrived on the scene and used their expertise to bring the workers down to ground level safely.
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PCFR Ladder 15, a recent addition to the Special Ops fleet in 2020, played a crucial role in the rescue operation.
The ladder truck’s capabilities proved invaluable in reaching the stranded workers and facilitating their safe descent.
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