Tower Rescue Training

Tools of the trade

The ascent

Overwatch

Learning to trust your equipment and training

Controlled descent

Rigging the Fisk Descender

Comfort zone reached

A traditional kiss to the rescued victim

Locking off the Fisk under a watchful eye

Bringing the victim to the safety of the ground



West Virginia Tower Construction Part II

Sunrise in Berkeley Springs, WV

Climbers ready for the day's 1st section.

Section gets rigged for the crane

Sloooow lift

Ice Shields put in place

Up in the air

Dangerous part

1st section connected

De-rigging

With the help of the smaller crane, the big crane adds a jib for extra reach and height

Another section going up.

We're getting there...

A short video for perspective.

Top section coming up!

Just a few more bolts.

The sun tries to shine through

Under the small crane

300 foot tower...Done!

Now the lighting gets hooked up to warn approaching aircraft.

Strobe/Beacon control unit.

Medical transport leaving the hospital

Berkeley Springs' newest communication tower!