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Worker Rescued From Under RFK Bridge, Span Expected to Reopen Shortly

Robert F. Kennedy Brg, Randals-Wards Island, Manhattan

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Summary

  • FDNY and NYPD ESU have rescued a worker who was stuck on scaffolding about 20 feet below the Manhattan-bound roadway of the RFK Bridge.
  • He has serious but non-life-threatening injuries and is being taken to a hospital.
  • The bridge remains closed in all directions while crews clear the scene.
  • Expect heavy delays between Queens, the Bronx and Manhattan until it reopens.

Timeline

EMS is transporting the injured worker to a medical facility. First responders are working to navigate traffic while exiting the bridge.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Proceed. 8466, 11 Charlie is going to be 82 with one yellow tag, civilian. Condition 10 is going to handle the tracking. They're going to Harlem. And you can 87 all units incoming. Any units on scene, we'll give you the signal as soon as they get out of here. It's going to be a little complicated getting everybody off the bridge. 10-4, at this time, is the scene secure? Yeah, 10-4, you can secure the scene. Total patient...

Incoming EMS resources have been canceled.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
8466, go. Car 5 Robert, assuming a medical branch, Queens box 8466, citywide. Car 5 Robert, 10-4. One Yellow Tag patient, extricated, in the care, about 11 Charlie. You can cancel any incoming resources. Alright, 10-4.

FDNY and NYPD operations still continue at the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8466. 14. Medical Branch 8466, at this moment, patient has been extricated. 11 Charlie is handling the patient. One yellow tag. FD operations and NYPD operations are still, they're working. I'll give you a better 12 later. Alright, 10-4.

The injured person has been safely removed from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

The injured worker has been safely rescued from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

Additional user videos show extensive traffic delays. Plan other routes.

A Citizen user shows MTA police attempting to navigate heavy traffic while en route to the RFK Bridge.

Access to the scene is now best from Manhattan. The bridge remains closed as rescue operations continue.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8 466 for the progress? Proceed. Medical Branch 8 466, best access is going to be now from Manhattan. The bridge is completely shut down. FD and PD operations are ongoing. We have one yellow tag patient to report. Hashtag this on scene. Assist in the unit, 11 Charlie, sign the...

The bridge is currently closed to traffic as NYPD ESU and firefighters work to safely remove the injured worker.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. Univising incoming units coming from Queens that the that the bridge is shut down right now. We're using 117 as a high point, working with ESU to remove the victim. 10-4, Battalion 12. Attention all units coming from Queens for box 8466, the FK Bridge has been shut down. Battalion 12.

Rescue teams are setting up a high point for a rope rescue to safely bring the injured man up after his 20-foot drop. EMS confirms he has serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:20
It's going to be one yellow tag, fire is currently working on packaging, awaiting the arrival of SWAT and rescue, set up a high point for a rope rescue. I'm going to remain with all units that are currently assigned, no need for further. Alright, 10-4, 1033 hours, dispatcher 813.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 to citywide. Hashtag 1, I got you. Hashtag 1, I spoke with conditions 10, we're going to transmit the MCI-34. Let me know when you're ready for a preliminary. Alright, 10-4, I'm ready. Hashtag 1, MCI-34, it's going to be one adult male, approximately 20 feet below road level, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan bound, close to... 20...

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 is on scene now. Conditions 1, 0 with another 12. Conditions 1, are we transmitting with this job? This is just an injury, it's not a fault. We're just trying to educate the patient from below. ESU is here, you can 87 the other resources. Hashtag 1, you're in the air, Hashtag 1. Hashtag 1 is 84 with me right now.

EMS reports that the man is seriously injured but is stable and located 20 feet down the scaffolding. Rescue teams are preparing to bring them up.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
101 to citywide. Conditions 10. 101, we have it confirmed, my yellow TAC patient. FD is, uh, for recent, ongoing. They requested rescue already. Do you have XR1? Who's coming to this? Conditions 10, on scene you have 11 Charlie, responding in is XR4, Hashtag 1 and Car 5 Larry. Where is the patient exactly at this time? 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Patient is located 20 feet down the scaffolding, so we need to appoint, we need to bring the patient up to the, to the bridge. They're stable, they're still working on putting the patient on the longboard, so we're just keeping them coming. Alright, 10-4, patient is located 20 feet down on the scaffolding of the bridge. Conditions right now, 10-4. That's 10-4.

Rescue teams are preparing to safely remove the injured person from the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. 12, K. We have 312 currently packaging the patient. We're going to hold on to 35 and 14 for the moment. Just waiting for a squad in rescue so we can remove the victim. Tom 4, Battalion 12.

EMS is en route to assist the man with an injury on the scaffolding.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
XR4. XR4. XR4, show me responding to the RFK Bridge for an injury. I got XR1 on that assignment, you still want to respond then? 10-4, we're responding with Rescue 4. Put you on the assignment. I still want to redirect, XR4 is going there as well.32.

Additional rescue teams are being dispatched to assist the worker stuck on scaffolding on the Manhattan-bound side.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. On 8466, can you add a squad or a rescue to this assignment? We have a worker down on scaffolding about 20 feet down. We're going to need a high point. 10-4, Battalion 12. Which direction will you use the best access, K? It's on the Manhattan-bound side, but it'll probably be a Manhattan-bound company would be the better choice.

Emergency responders are on scene, working to assist the person stuck on the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 K. 12. Battalion 12, update from EMS. Patient's actually located at pole Q 28 of the pole K. 10-4, we have companies on scene operating across the barrier. 10-4.Cars 3 box 1774, 109. Address 4558 Broadway at Hillside Avenue.

EMS have received a report of a person stuck on scaffolding on the RFK Bridge.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding. Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.

EMS is transporting the injured worker to a medical facility. First responders are working to navigate traffic while exiting the bridge.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Proceed. 8466, 11 Charlie is going to be 82 with one yellow tag, civilian. Condition 10 is going to handle the tracking. They're going to Harlem. And you can 87 all units incoming. Any units on scene, we'll give you the signal as soon as they get out of here. It's going to be a little complicated getting everybody off the bridge. 10-4, at this time, is the scene secure? Yeah, 10-4, you can secure the scene. Total patient...

Incoming EMS resources have been canceled.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
8466, go. Car 5 Robert, assuming a medical branch, Queens box 8466, citywide. Car 5 Robert, 10-4. One Yellow Tag patient, extricated, in the care, about 11 Charlie. You can cancel any incoming resources. Alright, 10-4.

FDNY and NYPD operations still continue at the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8466. 14. Medical Branch 8466, at this moment, patient has been extricated. 11 Charlie is handling the patient. One yellow tag. FD operations and NYPD operations are still, they're working. I'll give you a better 12 later. Alright, 10-4.

The injured person has been safely removed from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

The injured worker has been safely rescued from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

Additional user videos show extensive traffic delays. Plan other routes.

A Citizen user shows MTA police attempting to navigate heavy traffic while en route to the RFK Bridge.

Access to the scene is now best from Manhattan. The bridge remains closed as rescue operations continue.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8 466 for the progress? Proceed. Medical Branch 8 466, best access is going to be now from Manhattan. The bridge is completely shut down. FD and PD operations are ongoing. We have one yellow tag patient to report. Hashtag this on scene. Assist in the unit, 11 Charlie, sign the...

The bridge is currently closed to traffic as NYPD ESU and firefighters work to safely remove the injured worker.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. Univising incoming units coming from Queens that the that the bridge is shut down right now. We're using 117 as a high point, working with ESU to remove the victim. 10-4, Battalion 12. Attention all units coming from Queens for box 8466, the FK Bridge has been shut down. Battalion 12.

Rescue teams are setting up a high point for a rope rescue to safely bring the injured man up after his 20-foot drop. EMS confirms he has serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:20
It's going to be one yellow tag, fire is currently working on packaging, awaiting the arrival of SWAT and rescue, set up a high point for a rope rescue. I'm going to remain with all units that are currently assigned, no need for further. Alright, 10-4, 1033 hours, dispatcher 813.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 to citywide. Hashtag 1, I got you. Hashtag 1, I spoke with conditions 10, we're going to transmit the MCI-34. Let me know when you're ready for a preliminary. Alright, 10-4, I'm ready. Hashtag 1, MCI-34, it's going to be one adult male, approximately 20 feet below road level, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan bound, close to... 20...

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 is on scene now. Conditions 1, 0 with another 12. Conditions 1, are we transmitting with this job? This is just an injury, it's not a fault. We're just trying to educate the patient from below. ESU is here, you can 87 the other resources. Hashtag 1, you're in the air, Hashtag 1. Hashtag 1 is 84 with me right now.

EMS reports that the man is seriously injured but is stable and located 20 feet down the scaffolding. Rescue teams are preparing to bring them up.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
101 to citywide. Conditions 10. 101, we have it confirmed, my yellow TAC patient. FD is, uh, for recent, ongoing. They requested rescue already. Do you have XR1? Who's coming to this? Conditions 10, on scene you have 11 Charlie, responding in is XR4, Hashtag 1 and Car 5 Larry. Where is the patient exactly at this time? 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Patient is located 20 feet down the scaffolding, so we need to appoint, we need to bring the patient up to the, to the bridge. They're stable, they're still working on putting the patient on the longboard, so we're just keeping them coming. Alright, 10-4, patient is located 20 feet down on the scaffolding of the bridge. Conditions right now, 10-4. That's 10-4.

Rescue teams are preparing to safely remove the injured person from the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. 12, K. We have 312 currently packaging the patient. We're going to hold on to 35 and 14 for the moment. Just waiting for a squad in rescue so we can remove the victim. Tom 4, Battalion 12.

EMS is en route to assist the man with an injury on the scaffolding.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
XR4. XR4. XR4, show me responding to the RFK Bridge for an injury. I got XR1 on that assignment, you still want to respond then? 10-4, we're responding with Rescue 4. Put you on the assignment. I still want to redirect, XR4 is going there as well.32.

Additional rescue teams are being dispatched to assist the worker stuck on scaffolding on the Manhattan-bound side.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. On 8466, can you add a squad or a rescue to this assignment? We have a worker down on scaffolding about 20 feet down. We're going to need a high point. 10-4, Battalion 12. Which direction will you use the best access, K? It's on the Manhattan-bound side, but it'll probably be a Manhattan-bound company would be the better choice.

Emergency responders are on scene, working to assist the person stuck on the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 K. 12. Battalion 12, update from EMS. Patient's actually located at pole Q 28 of the pole K. 10-4, we have companies on scene operating across the barrier. 10-4.Cars 3 box 1774, 109. Address 4558 Broadway at Hillside Avenue.

EMS have received a report of a person stuck on scaffolding on the RFK Bridge.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding. Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.

EMS is transporting the injured worker to a medical facility. First responders are working to navigate traffic while exiting the bridge.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Proceed. 8466, 11 Charlie is going to be 82 with one yellow tag, civilian. Condition 10 is going to handle the tracking. They're going to Harlem. And you can 87 all units incoming. Any units on scene, we'll give you the signal as soon as they get out of here. It's going to be a little complicated getting everybody off the bridge. 10-4, at this time, is the scene secure? Yeah, 10-4, you can secure the scene. Total patient...

Incoming EMS resources have been canceled.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
8466, go. Car 5 Robert, assuming a medical branch, Queens box 8466, citywide. Car 5 Robert, 10-4. One Yellow Tag patient, extricated, in the care, about 11 Charlie. You can cancel any incoming resources. Alright, 10-4.

FDNY and NYPD operations still continue at the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8466. 14. Medical Branch 8466, at this moment, patient has been extricated. 11 Charlie is handling the patient. One yellow tag. FD operations and NYPD operations are still, they're working. I'll give you a better 12 later. Alright, 10-4.

The injured person has been safely removed from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

The injured worker has been safely rescued from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

Additional user videos show extensive traffic delays. Plan other routes.

A Citizen user shows MTA police attempting to navigate heavy traffic while en route to the RFK Bridge.

Access to the scene is now best from Manhattan. The bridge remains closed as rescue operations continue.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8 466 for the progress? Proceed. Medical Branch 8 466, best access is going to be now from Manhattan. The bridge is completely shut down. FD and PD operations are ongoing. We have one yellow tag patient to report. Hashtag this on scene. Assist in the unit, 11 Charlie, sign the...

The bridge is currently closed to traffic as NYPD ESU and firefighters work to safely remove the injured worker.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. Univising incoming units coming from Queens that the that the bridge is shut down right now. We're using 117 as a high point, working with ESU to remove the victim. 10-4, Battalion 12. Attention all units coming from Queens for box 8466, the FK Bridge has been shut down. Battalion 12.

Rescue teams are setting up a high point for a rope rescue to safely bring the injured man up after his 20-foot drop. EMS confirms he has serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:20
It's going to be one yellow tag, fire is currently working on packaging, awaiting the arrival of SWAT and rescue, set up a high point for a rope rescue. I'm going to remain with all units that are currently assigned, no need for further. Alright, 10-4, 1033 hours, dispatcher 813.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 to citywide. Hashtag 1, I got you. Hashtag 1, I spoke with conditions 10, we're going to transmit the MCI-34. Let me know when you're ready for a preliminary. Alright, 10-4, I'm ready. Hashtag 1, MCI-34, it's going to be one adult male, approximately 20 feet below road level, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan bound, close to... 20...

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 is on scene now. Conditions 1, 0 with another 12. Conditions 1, are we transmitting with this job? This is just an injury, it's not a fault. We're just trying to educate the patient from below. ESU is here, you can 87 the other resources. Hashtag 1, you're in the air, Hashtag 1. Hashtag 1 is 84 with me right now.

EMS reports that the man is seriously injured but is stable and located 20 feet down the scaffolding. Rescue teams are preparing to bring them up.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
101 to citywide. Conditions 10. 101, we have it confirmed, my yellow TAC patient. FD is, uh, for recent, ongoing. They requested rescue already. Do you have XR1? Who's coming to this? Conditions 10, on scene you have 11 Charlie, responding in is XR4, Hashtag 1 and Car 5 Larry. Where is the patient exactly at this time? 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Patient is located 20 feet down the scaffolding, so we need to appoint, we need to bring the patient up to the, to the bridge. They're stable, they're still working on putting the patient on the longboard, so we're just keeping them coming. Alright, 10-4, patient is located 20 feet down on the scaffolding of the bridge. Conditions right now, 10-4. That's 10-4.

Rescue teams are preparing to safely remove the injured person from the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. 12, K. We have 312 currently packaging the patient. We're going to hold on to 35 and 14 for the moment. Just waiting for a squad in rescue so we can remove the victim. Tom 4, Battalion 12.

EMS is en route to assist the man with an injury on the scaffolding.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
XR4. XR4. XR4, show me responding to the RFK Bridge for an injury. I got XR1 on that assignment, you still want to respond then? 10-4, we're responding with Rescue 4. Put you on the assignment. I still want to redirect, XR4 is going there as well.32.

Additional rescue teams are being dispatched to assist the worker stuck on scaffolding on the Manhattan-bound side.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. On 8466, can you add a squad or a rescue to this assignment? We have a worker down on scaffolding about 20 feet down. We're going to need a high point. 10-4, Battalion 12. Which direction will you use the best access, K? It's on the Manhattan-bound side, but it'll probably be a Manhattan-bound company would be the better choice.

Emergency responders are on scene, working to assist the person stuck on the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 K. 12. Battalion 12, update from EMS. Patient's actually located at pole Q 28 of the pole K. 10-4, we have companies on scene operating across the barrier. 10-4.Cars 3 box 1774, 109. Address 4558 Broadway at Hillside Avenue.

EMS have received a report of a person stuck on scaffolding on the RFK Bridge.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding. Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.

EMS is transporting the injured worker to a medical facility. First responders are working to navigate traffic while exiting the bridge.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Proceed. 8466, 11 Charlie is going to be 82 with one yellow tag, civilian. Condition 10 is going to handle the tracking. They're going to Harlem. And you can 87 all units incoming. Any units on scene, we'll give you the signal as soon as they get out of here. It's going to be a little complicated getting everybody off the bridge. 10-4, at this time, is the scene secure? Yeah, 10-4, you can secure the scene. Total patient...

Incoming EMS resources have been canceled.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
8466, go. Car 5 Robert, assuming a medical branch, Queens box 8466, citywide. Car 5 Robert, 10-4. One Yellow Tag patient, extricated, in the care, about 11 Charlie. You can cancel any incoming resources. Alright, 10-4.

FDNY and NYPD operations still continue at the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8466. 14. Medical Branch 8466, at this moment, patient has been extricated. 11 Charlie is handling the patient. One yellow tag. FD operations and NYPD operations are still, they're working. I'll give you a better 12 later. Alright, 10-4.

The injured person has been safely removed from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

The injured worker has been safely rescued from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

Additional user videos show extensive traffic delays. Plan other routes.

A Citizen user shows MTA police attempting to navigate heavy traffic while en route to the RFK Bridge.

Access to the scene is now best from Manhattan. The bridge remains closed as rescue operations continue.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8 466 for the progress? Proceed. Medical Branch 8 466, best access is going to be now from Manhattan. The bridge is completely shut down. FD and PD operations are ongoing. We have one yellow tag patient to report. Hashtag this on scene. Assist in the unit, 11 Charlie, sign the...

The bridge is currently closed to traffic as NYPD ESU and firefighters work to safely remove the injured worker.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. Univising incoming units coming from Queens that the that the bridge is shut down right now. We're using 117 as a high point, working with ESU to remove the victim. 10-4, Battalion 12. Attention all units coming from Queens for box 8466, the FK Bridge has been shut down. Battalion 12.

Rescue teams are setting up a high point for a rope rescue to safely bring the injured man up after his 20-foot drop. EMS confirms he has serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:20
It's going to be one yellow tag, fire is currently working on packaging, awaiting the arrival of SWAT and rescue, set up a high point for a rope rescue. I'm going to remain with all units that are currently assigned, no need for further. Alright, 10-4, 1033 hours, dispatcher 813.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 to citywide. Hashtag 1, I got you. Hashtag 1, I spoke with conditions 10, we're going to transmit the MCI-34. Let me know when you're ready for a preliminary. Alright, 10-4, I'm ready. Hashtag 1, MCI-34, it's going to be one adult male, approximately 20 feet below road level, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan bound, close to... 20...

Radio clips available.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 is on scene now. Conditions 1, 0 with another 12. Conditions 1, are we transmitting with this job? This is just an injury, it's not a fault. We're just trying to educate the patient from below. ESU is here, you can 87 the other resources. Hashtag 1, you're in the air, Hashtag 1. Hashtag 1 is 84 with me right now.

EMS reports that the man is seriously injured but is stable and located 20 feet down the scaffolding. Rescue teams are preparing to bring them up.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
101 to citywide. Conditions 10. 101, we have it confirmed, my yellow TAC patient. FD is, uh, for recent, ongoing. They requested rescue already. Do you have XR1? Who's coming to this? Conditions 10, on scene you have 11 Charlie, responding in is XR4, Hashtag 1 and Car 5 Larry. Where is the patient exactly at this time? 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Patient is located 20 feet down the scaffolding, so we need to appoint, we need to bring the patient up to the, to the bridge. They're stable, they're still working on putting the patient on the longboard, so we're just keeping them coming. Alright, 10-4, patient is located 20 feet down on the scaffolding of the bridge. Conditions right now, 10-4. That's 10-4.

Rescue teams are preparing to safely remove the injured person from the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. 12, K. We have 312 currently packaging the patient. We're going to hold on to 35 and 14 for the moment. Just waiting for a squad in rescue so we can remove the victim. Tom 4, Battalion 12.

EMS is en route to assist the man with an injury on the scaffolding.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
XR4. XR4. XR4, show me responding to the RFK Bridge for an injury. I got XR1 on that assignment, you still want to respond then? 10-4, we're responding with Rescue 4. Put you on the assignment. I still want to redirect, XR4 is going there as well.32.

Additional rescue teams are being dispatched to assist the worker stuck on scaffolding on the Manhattan-bound side.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. On 8466, can you add a squad or a rescue to this assignment? We have a worker down on scaffolding about 20 feet down. We're going to need a high point. 10-4, Battalion 12. Which direction will you use the best access, K? It's on the Manhattan-bound side, but it'll probably be a Manhattan-bound company would be the better choice.

Emergency responders are on scene, working to assist the person stuck on the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 K. 12. Battalion 12, update from EMS. Patient's actually located at pole Q 28 of the pole K. 10-4, we have companies on scene operating across the barrier. 10-4.Cars 3 box 1774, 109. Address 4558 Broadway at Hillside Avenue.

EMS have received a report of a person stuck on scaffolding on the RFK Bridge.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding. Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding.

A 911 caller has reported an unconfirmed incident at Robert F. Kennedy Brg.

EMS is transporting the injured worker to a medical facility. First responders are working to navigate traffic while exiting the bridge.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Proceed. 8466, 11 Charlie is going to be 82 with one yellow tag, civilian. Condition 10 is going to handle the tracking. They're going to Harlem. And you can 87 all units incoming. Any units on scene, we'll give you the signal as soon as they get out of here. It's going to be a little complicated getting everybody off the bridge. 10-4, at this time, is the scene secure? Yeah, 10-4, you can secure the scene. Total patient...

Incoming EMS resources have been canceled.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
8466, go. Car 5 Robert, assuming a medical branch, Queens box 8466, citywide. Car 5 Robert, 10-4. One Yellow Tag patient, extricated, in the care, about 11 Charlie. You can cancel any incoming resources. Alright, 10-4.

FDNY and NYPD operations still continue at the scene.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8466. 14. Medical Branch 8466, at this moment, patient has been extricated. 11 Charlie is handling the patient. One yellow tag. FD operations and NYPD operations are still, they're working. I'll give you a better 12 later. Alright, 10-4.

The injured person has been safely removed from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

The injured worker has been safely rescued from the scaffolding and is now in the care of EMS.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:24
Battalion 12 to battalion. Battalion 12. Victim has been removed and is in the care of EMS. 10-4, Battalion 12. Time is 1049 hours, dispatcher 512.

Additional user videos show extensive traffic delays. Plan other routes.

A Citizen user shows MTA police attempting to navigate heavy traffic while en route to the RFK Bridge.

Access to the scene is now best from Manhattan. The bridge remains closed as rescue operations continue.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Medical Branch 8 466 for the progress? Proceed. Medical Branch 8 466, best access is going to be now from Manhattan. The bridge is completely shut down. FD and PD operations are ongoing. We have one yellow tag patient to report. Hashtag this on scene. Assist in the unit, 11 Charlie, sign the...

The bridge is currently closed to traffic as NYPD ESU and firefighters work to safely remove the injured worker.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:31
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. Univising incoming units coming from Queens that the that the bridge is shut down right now. We're using 117 as a high point, working with ESU to remove the victim. 10-4, Battalion 12. Attention all units coming from Queens for box 8466, the FK Bridge has been shut down. Battalion 12.

Rescue teams are setting up a high point for a rope rescue to safely bring the injured man up after his 20-foot drop. EMS confirms he has serious, but non-life-threatening injuries.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:20
It's going to be one yellow tag, fire is currently working on packaging, awaiting the arrival of SWAT and rescue, set up a high point for a rope rescue. I'm going to remain with all units that are currently assigned, no need for further. Alright, 10-4, 1033 hours, dispatcher 813.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 to citywide. Hashtag 1, I got you. Hashtag 1, I spoke with conditions 10, we're going to transmit the MCI-34. Let me know when you're ready for a preliminary. Alright, 10-4, I'm ready. Hashtag 1, MCI-34, it's going to be one adult male, approximately 20 feet below road level, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan bound, close to... 20...

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FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:31
Hashtag 1 is on scene now. Conditions 1, 0 with another 12. Conditions 1, are we transmitting with this job? This is just an injury, it's not a fault. We're just trying to educate the patient from below. ESU is here, you can 87 the other resources. Hashtag 1, you're in the air, Hashtag 1. Hashtag 1 is 84 with me right now.

EMS reports that the man is seriously injured but is stable and located 20 feet down the scaffolding. Rescue teams are preparing to bring them up.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
101 to citywide. Conditions 10. 101, we have it confirmed, my yellow TAC patient. FD is, uh, for recent, ongoing. They requested rescue already. Do you have XR1? Who's coming to this? Conditions 10, on scene you have 11 Charlie, responding in is XR4, Hashtag 1 and Car 5 Larry. Where is the patient exactly at this time? 10-4.
FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
Patient is located 20 feet down the scaffolding, so we need to appoint, we need to bring the patient up to the, to the bridge. They're stable, they're still working on putting the patient on the longboard, so we're just keeping them coming. Alright, 10-4, patient is located 20 feet down on the scaffolding of the bridge. Conditions right now, 10-4. That's 10-4.

Rescue teams are preparing to safely remove the injured person from the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:25
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. 12, K. We have 312 currently packaging the patient. We're going to hold on to 35 and 14 for the moment. Just waiting for a squad in rescue so we can remove the victim. Tom 4, Battalion 12.

EMS is en route to assist the man with an injury on the scaffolding.

FDNY EMS CW1 · 0:30
XR4. XR4. XR4, show me responding to the RFK Bridge for an injury. I got XR1 on that assignment, you still want to respond then? 10-4, we're responding with Rescue 4. Put you on the assignment. I still want to redirect, XR4 is going there as well.32.

Additional rescue teams are being dispatched to assist the worker stuck on scaffolding on the Manhattan-bound side.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 to Manhattan. Battalion 12. On 8466, can you add a squad or a rescue to this assignment? We have a worker down on scaffolding about 20 feet down. We're going to need a high point. 10-4, Battalion 12. Which direction will you use the best access, K? It's on the Manhattan-bound side, but it'll probably be a Manhattan-bound company would be the better choice.

Emergency responders are on scene, working to assist the person stuck on the scaffolding.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:30
Battalion 12 K. 12. Battalion 12, update from EMS. Patient's actually located at pole Q 28 of the pole K. 10-4, we have companies on scene operating across the barrier. 10-4.Cars 3 box 1774, 109. Address 4558 Broadway at Hillside Avenue.

EMS have received a report of a person stuck on scaffolding on the RFK Bridge.

Manhattan FDNY · 0:27
Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding. Manhattan EMS box 8466, on the RFK Bridge, Manhattan band, for a patient stuck on scaffolding.

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Comments30

nyrod3215d ago

Hat tip to the rescuers. Hope you’re 100% successful!

LGAstoria5d ago

This what happened when you don't pay attention to that OSHA class

bossky095d ago

Mets sucks

Truck3215d ago

In this case, the subway is the way to go.

nyrod3215d ago

Hat tip to the rescuers. Hope you’re 100% successful!

LGAstoria5d ago

This what happened when you don't pay attention to that OSHA class

bossky095d ago

Mets sucks

Truck3215d ago

In this case, the subway is the way to go.

nyrod3215d ago

Hat tip to the rescuers. Hope you’re 100% successful!

LGAstoria5d ago

This what happened when you don't pay attention to that OSHA class

bossky095d ago

Mets sucks

Truck3215d ago

In this case, the subway is the way to go.

nyrod3215d ago

Hat tip to the rescuers. Hope you’re 100% successful!

LGAstoria5d ago

This what happened when you don't pay attention to that OSHA class

bossky095d ago

Mets sucks

Truck3215d ago

In this case, the subway is the way to go.

nyrod3215d ago

Hat tip to the rescuers. Hope you’re 100% successful!

LGAstoria5d ago

This what happened when you don't pay attention to that OSHA class

bossky095d ago

Mets sucks

Truck3215d ago

In this case, the subway is the way to go.

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