From the WTF Watch Desk: Orange County Fire Authority Truck 20 and its technical rescue team used a ladder tower to reach an uninjured window washer after his harness and lowering system malfunctioned about 60 feet above ground in Irvine.
Why this deserves the fire service’s attention
A noninjured suspended worker can still become a time-critical rescue as harness pressure, equipment failure and limited access narrow the safe operating window.
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This report reflects information available on September 30, 2026. Developing items will be updated when official information changes.