DATE OF INCIDENT: 9/27/2008
INCIDENT TYPE: Special Rescue
INCIDENT ADDRESS: Riverside State Park "Bowl and Pitcher" Area along the Spokane River
CITY: Spokane
STATE: WA
ZIP: 99205
NARRATIVE: On September 27th, 2008 at 6:12 P.M. the Spokane Fire Department responded to a report of an 18 year old male that had fallen from a large rock in the Bowl and Pitcher area of Riverside State Park. Two engine companies, one pumper ladder company, one rescue unit, the water rescue team, the technical rescue team and two battalion chiefs responded on this call. Fire department crews found the patient shortly after their arrival. He had been climbing on a large shale rock column near the river and had fallen approximately 25 feet to a rock slide below. He had made it up to about 35 feet when he slipped and fell landing on the slide with his feet. The patient sustained injuries to his left foot, right ankle, right heel, right knee and right wrist. He reportedly was not wearing a helmet however, remained conscious. The technical rescue team was able to successfully stabilize and package the patient for transport with the assistance of the water rescue team and paramedics from both the fire department and AMR ambulance. The patient was transported to Sacred Heart Medical Center. The patient reportedly was part of an informal gathering of college students that were recreating in the park and along the river. The patient was not wearing safety and climbing gear. The Spokane Fire Department reminds the public to take the time to obtain the proper safety and climbing gear before participating in this type of activity. Rocky terrain may appear to be solid footing but is actually very deceptive and dangerous footing. Use the right kind of footwear, make sure safety constraints are in place and never climb alone.
PROBABLE CAUSE: Not being cautious or aware of dangerous slide areas and difficult footing. No safety or climbing gear.
DAMAGE EXTENT: The patient sustained injuries as noted above.
DOLLAR LOSS: 0
FIREFIGHTER RESPONSE: 24
MUTUAL AID: None Given
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