Quick actions are credited with saving a Maryland firefighters who fell through the roof into an attic Tuesday afternoon.
Firefighters including the RIT team lifted him up through the roof while making sure they weren't overloading it, said Mark Brady, spokesman for Prince George's County Fire/EMS.
The firefighter was assisted down a ladder where he was checked out by medics, who determined he could remain on the scene in Upper Marlboro.
"Fortunately, the firefighter that fell was wearing his full personal protective gear including his self-contained breathing apparatus with face piece on and breathing air. This firefighter was able to walk away from this “near miss” without injury, in large part, due to his donning full protective gear and using SCBA during roof operations," Brady said.
He added that having waiting crews ready to assist also made the difference.
