Calgary Fire Department Responds To Confined Space Rescue

At approximately 2:15 this afternoon, the Calgary Fire Department was called to the 3000 block of 210^th avenue S.E. to rescue a male patient in his 50s who had fallen approximately 4 to 5 metres into a concrete shaft. Fire crews, including confined space rescue specialists, descended into the shaft and used a stretcher to safely secure the patient and quickly hoist him up the ladder. Patient care was transferred to EMS. Occupational Health and Safety was also called to the scene and is investigating.

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