DENVER (KDVR) — On April 26, when a ride stalled at Elitch Gardens and left dozens of people suspended in the air for nearly an hour, one team of rescuers was ready to jump into action.
When rides like that get stuck, Denver Fire Department’s Rescue Company 2 is prepared to put themselves literally out on a limb to save lives. On average throughout the year, the crew at Denver Fire Station 10 spends 90% of its calls responding to what you’d expect.
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“Responding to every structure fire in the city and auto entrapment within the city,” said Captain Brac Heiss.
But according to Heiss, the other 10% is their specialty: Technical rescues in seven different disciplines, one of which is high angles…