Technical Rescue for Medical Emergency at General Dynamics, Norfolk

Summary: Norfolk City Fire and EMS responded to a medical emergency involving a patient with chest pain at General Dynamics, 200 Ligon Street, Norfolk, Virginia. The incident escalated to a technical rescue due to the patient’s location on a dry dock, requiring specialized equipment and coordination among multiple units, including Engine 8, Medic, Battalion 2, Ladder 8, Rescue 1, and Safety 1. The rescue involved the use of a man basket and crane to safely access and extricate the patient. The patient was reported as stable, and there was ongoing coordination to ensure the safety of responders and the patient throughout the operation.