Brevard Fire Rescue Crew 63 Rescues Stranded Tree Trimmer on Coral Way East in Indialantic

worker brought safely back to the ground, was left unable to descend from elevated lift

BREVARD COUNTY • INDIALANTIC, FLORIDA — A Brevard County Fire Rescue beachside emergency crew responded swiftly to an unusual rescue on Coral Way East in Indialantic after a tree trimmer became stranded when his lift truck failed.

The incident required careful coordination as the worker was left unable to descend from the elevated lift.

Crew 63 was dispatched to the scene and executed the rescue without incident, bringing the man safely back to the ground.

Officials praised the crew for their quick response and professional handling of the situation, crediting their teamwork with ensuring a safe outcome.

Brevard County Fire Rescue provides fire suppression services for unincorporated Brevard County.

Currently, Brevard County Fire Rescue operates:

● 31 Fire/EMS Stations
● 17 ALS Fire Engines
● 30 ALS Ambulances
● 4 ALS Squad Units
● 1 Tower Ladder Truck
● 4 Ladder Trucks
● 22 Brush Trucks
● 1 Hazardous Materials Truck
● 2 Breathing Air Units
● 5 District Chiefs
● 1 Fire/Rescue Boats
● 1 Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Tractor Trailer
● 1 Mobile Command Trailer
● Emergency Medical Services (EMS)

Brevard County Fire Rescue’s Division of EMS is committed to providing citizens with the highest quality of emergency medical service. BCFR operates 30 ambulance/transport units, 17 advanced life support (ALS) fire engines, and 4 ALS Squad Units.

All ambulance / transport units are staffed with either two firefighters or paramedics, or one firefighter and one paramedic or EMT. Additionally, all ALS engines are staffed with at least one firefighter / paramedic.

The department provides emergency ambulance transport services for the entire county, a total response area of more than 1000 square miles.

Special Operations

Brevard County Fire Rescue operates the only state-recognized Specialized Response Team in Brevard County.

Housed at Station #48 in West Viera, the Special Operations Team is dispatched throughout the county for calls, including:

● Building Collapse
● Hazardous Materials Events
● Heavy Vehicle Extrication
● Trench Rescue
● Rope Rescue
● Confined Space Rescue
● Terrorism Events

All members of the Special Operations Team must be certified Hazardous Materials Technicians. Additionally, team members receive advanced training in:

● Chemical operation and biological response
● Emergency response to a terrorist bombing
● Emergency response to nuclear emergencies
● Advanced Life Support for Hazardous Materials
● Ocean Rescue

The Brevard County Ocean Rescue Division provides for the safe swimming and beach protection to all Brevard County residents, visitors, and tourists in designated areas of unincorporated Brevard County.

Currently, there are five full-time protected areas and 26 seasonal protected areas at various beachfront parks. All Ocean Lifeguards are United States Lifesaving Association certified with a minimum of First Responder training. The scope of responsibility for the lifeguards includes accident and drowning prevention, public education, citizen assistance, search and recovery of lost children, basic life support, and swimmer rescues.

911 Dispatch

Located in the Emergency Operations Center in Rockledge, BCFR’s Emergency Communications Center is fully operational 7 days per week, 24 hours a day. The Communication Center is equipped with the Enhanced 911 System, Computer-Aided Dispatch, and a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf.

A state-of-the-art radio system is used for communication with the field units. Four systems are monitored by emergency medical dispatchers, who maintain awareness of the locations and dispositions of all Fire Rescue resources. A backup radio system is available in the event of natural disasters or equipment failures.

For more information, visit the BCFR website.

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