2022 Class D Unit Citation - RS1

On April 30, 2022, units responded to a report of a person requiring a high angle rescue from the Transbay Terminal, approximately 65 feet off the ground. RS1, E35 and T13 officers and crews worked together as a team in order to safely and effectively rescue the victim. Working with SFPD, units were able to calm the agitated victim while rescuers prepared for high angle operations. Angle bars and a mesh façade made access extremely challenging. Rescuers were able to lower FF Veach down to the victim. A rescue harness was placed on the victim and he was lowered safely to the ground below where he was met by ambulance personnel and SFPD who safely secured the victim for transport. If not for the quick and professional response from crews the result could have been catastrophic, possibly resulting in loss of life.

Rescue Squad 1

• Capt. Sean F. McKinney
• FF David A Crespin
• FF Gavin D. Estupinian
• FF Jay D. Veach