With temperatures expected to rise into the triple digits over the weekend, fire crews in Phoenix are gearing up for what could be a busy weekend.
Fire crews in Phoenix are gearing up for a busy few days ahead, especially as temperatures are expected to hit the triple digits over the weekend, and that could mean an increase in mountain rescues. FOX 10's Brian Webb reports.Crews with the Phoenix Fire Department are gearing up for a busy few days rescuing weekend warriors.
In the shadow of Piestewa Peak and Camelback Mountain in Phoenix is Fire Station 12. It is the busiest fire station in the nation for tactical rescues, and crews at the station, in a sense, are like Sisyphus from Greek mythology, destined to go up and down a mountain their entire careers."It would be like climbing Camelback Mountain. Most of our packs are going to weigh between 35 and 50 pounds, depending on where the rescue is and what we need," said Phoenix Fire Captain Phil Wurr.
"Several of our firefighters after had to go to the hospital for rapid myalgia, severe dehydration," said Cpt. Wurr. In addition, a truck is filled with life-saving tools, from harnesses to first aid kits. These tools can come in handy on hot days.
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