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Technical Rope Rescue Training - Sedona Fire Department

The following are pictures taken of the Sedona Fire Department conducting technical rope rescue training at the Devil's Kitchen Sinkhole.  The person to be rescued is lowered into the sinkhole and a skilled rescuer retrieves him using ropes and pulleys.  Oct. 25, 2008    Go To Sedona Fire District Website

Rescue lines are strung across the sinkhole with support teams on each side.

   
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The person to be rescued is lowered into the bottom of Devil's Kitchen.


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The person to be rescued is attached to the rescuer and raised out of the sinkhole.  


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They are then pulled horizontally to the top of the sinkhole.


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