1900-blk Lincoln Ave Ext – Physical Rescue

Shortly before midnight on Tuesday evening, Stations 221, 222, 227 were requested by PHPD for a suspect that fled on foot and possibly fell 75’ over a hillside in the 1900-blk of Lincoln Ave Ext.. Companies arrived on scene and rendezvoused with PHPD in the woods. Crews from 222RQ & 227RQ started to set up a rope repelling system to safely descend the cliff. St.223 was added to assist with manpower in preparation to finding the actor. PHPD continued to search the area for the actor. As rescue technicians were about to descend the cliff, when PHPD located the suspect and took him into custody. All units were able to clear a short time later.

Command: 221 Capt (Williams)

Operations: 227 Chief (Jeffcoat)

Units: 221EN, 222RQ, 222SS, 227RQ, St.223, PHPD, PHEMS