Pipefitter Dies After Trench Wall Collapses at MI Campground
A man installing underground pipes at a campground close to Lake Huron in Michigan’s Thumb died after a trench wall fell, partially burying him late Wednesday.
In addition to battling fires, firefighters are nowadays called to all manner of incidents. And while rescue is not always technical, many times specialty crews are required to handle those low-frequency, high-risk emergencies that threaten the public, from swiftwater and open water rescue to structural collapse, storm response, USAR, and the like.