SCDF officers rescue two workers stranded on 40th floor of Capital Tower

[Fitvip]

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Heroes On High Rise Rescue Mission! Kudos!

 

SCDF officers rescue two workers stranded on 40th floor of Capital Tower

Members of the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team rescue two workers who were stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Monday (Mar 20) rescued two workers who were stranded on a gondola stuck at the 40th floor of the Capital Tower building.

In a Facebook post, SCDF said it was activated for a height rescue incident at No 168 Robinson Road. The address corresponds to Capital Tower, a 52-storey office development near Tanjong Pagar MRT station.

“SCDF firefighters from Marina Bay Fire Station were the first to arrive and proceeded to the 41st floor to assess the gondola's stability and the condition of the two workers,” it said.

The Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) was also activated. The team set up their height rescue system on the rooftop, lowering rescue ropes to a platform on the 41st floor where they mounted the rescue operation from.

Members of the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team rescue two workers who were stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

SCDF personnel work to rescue two workers who were stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

SCDF personnel assess the workers who had been stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

A DART specialist descended onto the gondola and secure the first worker before hoisting him up to safety on the 41st floor, SCDF said.

However, the second worker had difficulty moving and was secured into a rescue stretcher and brought up safely to the 41st floor, it added.

Both workers were assessed by an SCDF paramedic and taken to Singapore General Hospital.

[DOBIEMKZ]

On 3/21/2023 at 1:30 PM, Fitvip said:

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Heroes On High Rise Rescue Mission! Kudos!

 

SCDF officers rescue two workers stranded on 40th floor of Capital Tower

Members of the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team rescue two workers who were stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

SINGAPORE: The Singapore Civil Defence Force (SCDF) on Monday (Mar 20) rescued two workers who were stranded on a gondola stuck at the 40th floor of the Capital Tower building.

In a Facebook post, SCDF said it was activated for a height rescue incident at No 168 Robinson Road. The address corresponds to Capital Tower, a 52-storey office development near Tanjong Pagar MRT station.

“SCDF firefighters from Marina Bay Fire Station were the first to arrive and proceeded to the 41st floor to assess the gondola's stability and the condition of the two workers,” it said.

The Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team (DART) was also activated. The team set up their height rescue system on the rooftop, lowering rescue ropes to a platform on the 41st floor where they mounted the rescue operation from.

Members of the Disaster Assistance and Rescue Team rescue two workers who were stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

SCDF personnel work to rescue two workers who were stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

SCDF personnel assess the workers who had been stranded on a gondola at Capital Tower on Mar 20, 2023. (Photo: SCDF)

A DART specialist descended onto the gondola and secure the first worker before hoisting him up to safety on the 41st floor, SCDF said.

However, the second worker had difficulty moving and was secured into a rescue stretcher and brought up safely to the 41st floor, it added.

Both workers were assessed by an SCDF paramedic and taken to Singapore General Hospital.

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[Jamesc]

Aiyah I thot just like the movies.

One wire broke and 2 guys hanging on for dear life.

[Tohto]

SCDF officers are the real hero, ready on standby to risk their life for all type of rescued operation.

[Fitvip]

On 3/21/2023 at 3:29 PM, Tohto said:

SCDF officers are the real hero, ready on standby to risk their life for all type of rescued operation.

The rope is their lifeline!

[kobayashiGT]

I pretty sure they will attend some skillfuture training and switch career after this. 🤣

[Tohto]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:47 AM, kobayashiGT said:

I pretty sure they will attend some skillfuture training and switch career after this. 🤣

Those are all low skill foreign worker.

[kobayashiGT]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:50 AM, Tohto said:

Those are all low skill foreign worker.

Oh. I tot these workers have risk allowance. quite highly paid one... 

[inlinesix]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:55 AM, kobayashiGT said:

Oh. I tot these workers have risk allowance. quite highly paid one... 

Tan Ku Ku

[Inlinefour]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:47 AM, kobayashiGT said:

I pretty sure they will attend some skillfuture training and switch career after this. 🤣

Basic Airborne Course at CDO PTW 

[Victor68]

This is the typical risk of Building Maintenance Unit. With building going taller, the higher the risks. The cross wind is the most frightening part. 

Edited March 22, 2023 by Victor68

[Atonchia]

On 3/22/2023 at 8:47 AM, kobayashiGT said:

I pretty sure they will attend some skillfuture training and switch career after this. 🤣

"Boss, Boss..Can I don't go high rise building anymore?"

"Ok your next site go to either sports hub or esplanade😂."

[Victor68]

Actually the BMU workers are different from the rope repellers/access people. The later are paid much higher. 

[Watwheels]

Google and saw this.

"How much does high rise window cleaning earn in Singapore?

The average window cleaner gross salary in Singapore is $39,673(per year) or an equivalent hourly rate of $19."

No bonus mentioned but seriously I thooght it would be higher than around $40K.