Elevator rescue operation in Wichita


Fire department crews are working to rescue someone trapped in elevator 39. They're using safety procedures while coordinating with the elevator company to secure and restore power.
Audio|Source: Wichita and Sedgwick County Fire Tac 1-7
04:51
Transcript:
Truck 1 from Track 1 OV. I got security with me now or hearing the room out. Been 4. OV from Rescue Group. Good. We've made it to 4. Just let me know when we can open this up. I'm going to put a rescuer in. Also, I'm going to send up. Lockout, tagout[3]. Okay, 10-4[1]. And what number of elevator are we dealing with here? Elevator 39. 3-9. OV-24. I just want to clarify you want to do the one minute check on and off before you put the rescue in yeah I'm okay with that I'm also okay with we at least open it up and get eyes on it and we triple check that that structure plate there on three you can let me know on that and four we'll open three and four during the one minute Chris, I'm offering Truck 1 OV. I'm ready to throw power if you're ready. That's 10-4. Go ahead and secure power. 10-4. Power should be off. Truck 1, when you get that open on 3, let me know what you're working with. I'm going to open up 4 and get eyes on it as well. Copy. Our kickplate's out of range. It's going to not be off-level if it doesn't return. 10-4. Let me know when you got your hoistway door closed secure. We're heading your way of regular traffic just to you guys need any more equipment or hands in there. How far out are you, (name withheld)? We're Douglas and Broadway right now. Go ahead and step it up 1039[2]. Truck 1 from Rescue 1. Let me know when you've secured that outer door. This way door is shut. Go ahead, rescue. Copy that, break. OV, go ahead and turn power back on. We're going to see if we can get this reset this time. OVs 104, one second. Rescue one from Truck 1-OV. I got the elevator company up here and they have control at the panel, so it will not run. Okay, his power is then still secure? Yeah, that's 10-4. I'm locking and you tagging it out right now. 10-4, I'm going to send you my lockout tag out as well. Check one over you caught. Engine 4, when you get here, you'll be assigned a rescue group under Captain Hauser. We're pulling up. Rescue Group, let us know if you need any additional equipment off the rescue while we're still out here. 10-4. Right now, just go ahead and head to 4. Will V from Rescue Group. Go ahead and take one of you. I'm going to have... Lieutenant Kufler come out with lockout tagout. Do you have any good idea how, what's the best way to come up there to your location? Yes, 10-4. Go to floor at 8 and find the stairwell. It should lead you right up here. I can meet him down there too. Kufler, did you catch that? Yeah, 10-4.
Police codes explained
The following codes appeared in the transcript and are explained below:
[1]
10-4: Acknowledgment/Message Received
[2]
1039: Urgent/Expedite
[3]
Lockout, tagout: Safety procedure to ensure machinery is properly shut off and not started up again prior to maintenance or rescue
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Location mentioned:
Near E Douglas Ave, Wichita, KS 67202
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