A construction worker collapsed while working on a 50-meter-tall air traffic control tower at Warsaw Chopin Airport on March 26th, prompting a rescue operation.
Fire Department Intervention at Chopin Airport
On Thursday, March 26th, the fire department responded to an incident at Warsaw’s Chopin Airport involving a worker who collapsed during the construction of a new, approximately 50-meter-high air traffic control tower.
The rescue operation required specialized high-altitude techniques due to the worker’s significant height above ground. Firefighters used rope techniques to safely lower the injured worker to the ground.
Medical Transfer and Response Units
After being brought down, the worker was transferred to a medical rescue team and transported to a hospital for treatment.
Specialized Rescue Group Deployed
A total of five fire department crews were involved in the operation, along with the airport’s in-house unit and two teams from the Specialized High-Altitude Rescue Group “Warsaw 7” from Fire Station 7. This group specializes in operations in hard-to-reach places, at heights, and underground.
New Tower Project Details
The incident occurred during the construction of a new air traffic control tower for Warsaw Airport, located on Wieżowa Street. The Polish Air Navigation Services Agency previously stated that the new TWR Warszawa tower is a crucial element for the continued operation and development of Chopin Airport.
Cause of Collapse Unknown
The cause of the worker’s collapse is currently unknown. The operation concluded after the man was safely evacuated and placed under medical care.
Fire Department Statement
“SGRW in action! A few days ago, our rescuers from the Specialized High-Altitude Rescue Group “Warsaw 7” were called to assist in the evacuation of a person from a 50-meter-high tower under construction. The unusual location of the injured person required the use of rope techniques.”
“The practiced procedures during training proved effective in real-world conditions – after reaching the roof, we secured and prepared the injured person for evacuation, and then, with the assistance of a rescuer, lowered him to the ground, where the Medical Rescue Team was waiting” – reported firefighters from Fire Station 7 of the Warsaw City Fire Department.
