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Firefighters in Tucson responded to a swift water rescue at S Harrison Rd and E Escalante Rd, where a vehicle occupant climbed onto the roof as water entered the vehicle. Rescuers have visual contact and are assessing the situation to execute the rescue.

Woman Rescued From Swift Water

Fire alarm, Battalion 3. The victim is now on dry ground, being assessed by Medic 12.

Fire alarm, Battalion 3. The victim is now on dry ground, being assessed by Medic 12. Check, Battalion 3.

The vehicle occupant has been successfully rescued and is being assessed by medical personnel.

Fire alarm, Battalion 3, Queen 17 has the victim on the stick.

 Battalion 3, Queen 17 has the victim on the stick.

Fire alarm, Battalion 3, Queen 17 has the victim on the stick. Battalion 3, Queen 17 has the victim on the stick.

Firefighters have successfully reached the vehicle occupant and are beginning the rescue.

 I'm going to tell you guys to reach on that area just south of Michael Perry Park.

 If you enter from Panhandle and Gough Lakes, there is a river fast that you can get a vehicle on and then push south down the river fast.

Medic 4, Battalion 3. Medic 4. I'm going to tell you guys to reach on that area just south of Michael Perry Park. If you enter from Panhandle and Gough Lakes, there is a river fast that you can get a vehicle on and then push south down the river fast.

Emergency responders are coordinating access to the river for the rescue operation.

Battalion 2, Engine 13. Engine 13, Battalion 3. We're not quite that far down the river. If you have another unit that maybe can spot down there, I think we're in a decent position. We're going to try and get to the narrowest point we can, but we're we won't be able to get close to Michael Perry Park anytime soon.

Firefighters are positioning themselves at a narrow point in the river to attempt the rescue.

A helicopter is providing overhead lighting to assist with the rescue operation.

912, do you guys see any access down that way at all?

 We're about as far as we can get. Not much access from our point.

 Copy that. You guys can come back this way and prepare in case we have a victim with a patient.

912, do you guys see any access down that way at all? We're about as far as we can get. Not much access from our point. Copy that. You guys can come back this way and prepare in case we have a victim with a patient. 912, copy.

Engine 15, Engine 12. Engine 12, Engine 13, go ahead.

 That's clear, we're making our way. There's a pinch point that we're trying to get to.

 in case she does get in the water. Let us know when they're going to start operations.

 Copy that. They're setting up the right now.

Engine 15, Engine 12. Engine 12, Engine 13, go ahead. access down street. That's clear, we're making our way. There's a pinch point that we're trying to get to. in case she does get in the water. Let us know when they're going to start operations. Copy that. They're setting up the right now.

Firefighters are setting up for the rescue operation, preparing for potential water entry by the occupant.

 Fire alarm, Battalion 3. Can we see if TPD or another chopper can get in the air and give us

 in case something happens and she becomes dislodged from the rest of the vehicle?

 Copy that. I just got a message from their dispatcher. Looks like a unit's en route with Jones and air is coming up.

 Battalion 3, copy. Thank you for your assistance.

Battalion 3, fire. Fire alarm, Battalion 3. Yes, sir. 24, 25-minute ETA on Jones. Fire alarm, Battalion 3. Can we see if TPD or another chopper can get in the air and give us in case something happens and she becomes dislodged from the rest of the vehicle? Copy that. I just got a message from their dispatcher. Looks like a unit's en route with Jones and air is coming up. Battalion 3, copy. Thank you for your assistance. You're welcome, sir.

A helicopter is being deployed to assist with the swift water rescue operation.

 It's affirmative. I have confirmation. Jonas are en route.

Battalion 3, fire. Fire, Battalion 3. It's affirmative. I have confirmation. Jonas are en route. Fire, Battalion 3, can I get on that? Standby.

Fire Alarm Battalion 3, do we have any drones en route or what's the status of that?

Drones are en route to assist with the swift water rescue operation.

17, Engine 12. Go ahead. 17, Engine 12, it looks like they're pretty close to center, but maybe slightly closer to the north. You guys are probably about to see what you think when you get over there.

Firefighters are assessing the vehicle's position to plan the rescue.

Engine 12, I'm seeing a person from the north. Will you make contact with TPD and advise?

Engine 12, I'm seeing a person from the north. Will you make contact with TPD and advise? Check, Engine 12.

Firefighters have visual contact with the person on the vehicle roof.

Looks like the occupant of the vehicle is actually starting to climb onto the roof.

 There is water coming inside the vehicle.

Looks like the occupant of the vehicle is actually starting to climb onto the roof. There is water coming inside the vehicle. Dispatch.

The vehicle's occupant is reportedly climbing onto the roof as water enters the vehicle.

Battalion 1, Battalion 3, EEC3, Engine 13, Medic 4, and Queen 17, swift water rescue, South Harrison Road and East Escalante Road, 3800 South and 9500 East.

Firefighters are responding to a report of a swift water rescue.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at S Harrison Rd & E Escalante Rd.

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