Tarrytown -Confined Space Incident 9-6-2010

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Date: 9/6/2010<br />Time: 18:50<br />Location: R/O 177 Sheldon Ave. Tarrytown Fire Department Consolidated Engine <br />Frequency: 46.26, Fire 14<br />Units Operating: Tarrytown FD, Tarrytown VAC, Sleep Hollow FD, Stat Flight, Battalion 14 (Fire), Greenburg Technical Rescue Team (w/GPD, Fairview R-3), WC Haz-Mat Team, WC Tech Rescue Team, Pleasantville VAC Rahab Unit, Pocantico FD (one engine), Elmsford FD (one ladder), Ardlsey FD Car 2012, WC Car 2, CISM, County Shuttle Bus, Greenburgh CD 446 (Cascade)<br />Weather Conditions: Clear, Dry<br />Description Of Incident: While investigating a sewer condition, DPW worker and volunteer firefighter Anthony Ruggiero was overcome by fumes and fell into a manhole, 15-20 feet deep. Firefighter John Kelly, who was present when Ruggiero fell, attempted to help and was also reportedly overcome. Both victims were removed from the hole and transported to WCMC where they were pronounced. <br />Writer: PFDRes47cue<br /><br />Dobbs Ferry FD Engine 47 (Standby in Tarrytown from 12AM to 6AM), Thornwood FD (TL1 Standby in HQ), Briarcliff FD (Standby in HQ)

Edited September 7, 2010 by PFDRes47cue