Thu. Nov 21st, 2024

Garden Grove – Firefighters were called out to a home for a man that was injured while working in a large tree shortly after 12:30 PM today, according to the OCFA.

Engine 82 found the victim approximately 25’ up and in need of paramedic level care.

The crew utilized their ground ladders to access the patient and initiate care in the tree.

With the assistance of Anaheim Fire & Rescue, the firefighters lowered the patient from the ladder in conjunction with the high point.

He was treated and escorted to the hospital by Truck 81’s firefighter paramedics.

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Art Pedroza Editor
Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

By Art Pedroza

Our Editor, Art Pedroza, worked at the O.C. Register and the OC Weekly and studied journalism at CSUF and UCI. He has lived in Santa Ana for over 30 years and has served on several city and county commissions. When he is not writing or editing Pedroza specializes in risk control and occupational safety. He also teaches part time at Cerritos College and CSUF. Pedroza has an MBA from Keller University.

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