Vertical Rescue

The many steep cliffs lining the Clackamas River present an ongoing danger to the public. Swimmers looking for a swimming spot or a fisherman looking for a new fishing hole on the river can quickly find themselves trapped in a dangerous spot. Other times it can be a worker high up on a radio tower or on a construction site that needs assistance. In each of these cases the firefighters of Clackamas Fire District #1 are ready to help!

Training to use ropes to reach injured people high off the ground, securing them and then bring them to safety, that is the essence of vertical rescue. The technical rescue companies of Clackamas Fire District #1 are often called to utilize the skills of several different specialties, such as water rescue along with vertical rescue, to complete a mission.

Each rescue is unique, having special demands and challenges. The firefighters of Clackamas Fire District #1 must practice technical skill, ingenuity and resourcefulness on each emergency call despite the challenges they face.