TIME

ACTION

10:46

Approximate time of rope separation.

10:46

EMTs from the SRT hold traction on Gainey's neck, check for breathing and pulse, begin rescue breathing.

10:47:25

SRT member's radio request for the WSI helicopter to be sent to ATTA.

10:47:47

SRT member's phone call to 3-3911 from ATTA requesting ambulance and reporting that two individuals had fallen.

10:47

Rappeller rolled off of Gainey.

10:47

SRT members retrieve backboard and O2 bottle with simple face mask.

10:48

Helicopter crew notified.

10:49

SRT member's phone call to 3-3911 informing them that helicopter had been requested.

10:49

Two ambulances, Medic 1 and Medic 2, dispatched to ATTA. Both ambulances happen to be located at Station 1, F-Area. Medic 2 in lead.

10:51

SRT member's phone call to 3-3911 with update on Gainey's status. Initially reported in call as not breathing, shallow pulse. Changed later in call to not breathing, no pulse, CPR initiated.

10:52

Helicopter lifts off enroute to ATTA.

10:52

Fire Department Dispatch updates ambulances on Gainey's condition.

10:53

Fire Captain requests that the SR helicopter be dispatched. Informed by other responders that it has been observed enroute.

10:54

Helicopter arrives at ATTA. SRT EMTs continue CPR and immobilize neck while Gainey loading for transport.

10:55

Medic 2 requests physician to standby radio.

10:56-10:58

Helicopter departs for University Hospital Emergency Room (exact time unknown). CPR continued enroute.

11:00

University Hospital Emergency Room informed that Gainey is enroute by air.

11:00

Fire Dispatch advises ambulances that Gainey has been transported by air.

11:01

Fire Captain advises ambulances to continue for second victim.

11:02

Fire Lieutenant (Basic EMT qualified) arrives at ATTA.

11:03:58

Medic 2 arrives at ATTA.

11:04:26

Medic 1 arrives at ATTA

11:04

Fire Department EMTs take control of Rappeller, assess condition, prepare for transport.

11:07

Helicopter arrives at University Hospital with Gainey.

11:11

Helicopter departs University Hospital, enroute to site.

11:14

Medic 2 departs ATTA with Rappeller, enroute to Medical College of Georgia (MCG) Trauma Unit.

11:15

Medic 1 reports in service at ATTA.

11:18

Helicopter reaches Barricade 1 at site.

11:22

Medic 2 starts two IVs on Rappeller.

11:26

Medic 1 reports returning to Station 1.

11:37

Gainey pronounced dead at University Hospital.

12:07

Medic 2 arrives at MCG.

13:32

Medic 2 departs MCG, enroute to site.

14:03

Medic 2 arrives at site.