Pictures from Aerial Rescue Safety Demonstration
Despite the early-morning cold on March 27th, CTSP (Certified Treecare Safety Professional) Stephen Banffy led the Aerial Rescue Safety Demonstration with no trouble.
We had a number of curious onlookers, some friends and family of those involved, but mainly folks from Washington, Warren and Kent Fire Departments, and Washington’s EMS.
We had two photographers. Visko’s pictures can be seen here, and Jeorgia’s can be seen here.
Each of Arbor Services’ tree-crew employees went through the steps of rescuing an arborist stranded in an aerial lift, about 30 feet up in the tree.
Later each climber on the crew simulated the rescue of a “victim”, another climber presumed incapacitated.
The “victim” in the climbing exercise was played by Dan Weise from Weise Choice Tree Service.
Successfully completing an Aerial Rescue is part of staying current in the Tree Care Industry Association’s EHAP – Electrical Hazard Awareness Program. We work through the program yearly – staying current (no pun intended) in this can literally mean the difference between life and death.
We are looking forward to hosting more of these demonstrations, and would welcome your questions, and if possible, your involvement. Feel free to call or email us (use the “Contact Us” link at the top right of this page) with your questions or ideas!
