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Ohio Firefighters Overcome During Manhole Rescue
MIDDLETOWN, Ohio - Police say a city worker in Ohio apparently overcome by fumes fell into a manhole and died.
Authorities say 31-year-old Jabin Lakes was doing a routine inspection of a sewer line Friday morning when he lost consciousness and fell. Authorities have not determined the source or the type of fumes but say the air was oxygen-depleted. They have closed off the manhole and say there is no public risk.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
Three firefighters who tried to rescue Lakes were overcome and taken to hospitals. Officials at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown say 47-year-old Fire Marshal Bob Hess was in fair condition. Another firefighter was treated and released. A message was left at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton seeking 44-year-old Capt. Todd Wissemeier's condition.
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Authorities say 31-year-old Jabin Lakes was doing a routine inspection of a sewer line Friday morning when he lost consciousness and fell. Authorities have not determined the source or the type of fumes but say the air was oxygen-depleted. They have closed off the manhole and say there is no public risk.
An autopsy is scheduled for Monday.
Three firefighters who tried to rescue Lakes were overcome and taken to hospitals. Officials at Atrium Medical Center in Middletown say 47-year-old Fire Marshal Bob Hess was in fair condition. Another firefighter was treated and released. A message was left at Miami Valley Hospital in Dayton seeking 44-year-old Capt. Todd Wissemeier's condition.
Copyright 2009 The Associated Press. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten or redistributed.
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Permalink Reply by Raymond T Berger Sr. on
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Manhole air quality testing is mandatory before entering any manhole Explosimeter or other metering device should be used.The life you save may be your own Retired Bell System splicer.
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Permalink Reply by Ron Ayotte on
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I disagree, Lutan...
If the defecation hits the oscillation, it's best to be prepared and have it then to try and scramble out.. how long can you hold your breath.
My FD does have supplied airline carts as well as pony bottles... ours are in our confined space trailer. SCBA can be used, one has to train their personnel to don the facepiece and take off the harness to push it through the opening.
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