Wayne (NJ) firefighters rescued six children who were trapped in an industrial elevator approximately 25 feet below the top floor at the Rockin’ Jump, an indoor trampoline park.
According to a social media post from Wayne Fire Company #5, crews responded along with Companies 1 and 2 to the scene Friday evening.
HIGH-ANGLE RESCUE: Six Kids At Wayne Trampoline Park Hoisted Up Shaft After Elevator Stalls
After more than an hour and multiple attempts to reset the elevator by the fire department and elevator mechanic, the decision was made to remove the patients by rope rescue as the elevator temperature climbed to dangerous levels for extended occupancy. Elevator rope rescues are always a last resort and only performed when all other options have been exhausted or the quick removal of the patient is crucial to their well-being.
The special response team was activated and two firefighters were lowered down to the elevator car to harness the patients. All six children and rescuers were hoisted using a 4:1 pulley system and safely removed from the elevator.
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