On August 30, 2011, at around 3:00 p.m., Jeff Rudolph captured a dramatic scene in the 7700 block of Kilbourn in Skokie. The incident began as a call about a child trapped under a vehicle, prompting Skokie Fire Department to send a full extrication team—comprising two engines, a ladder truck, a squad, an ambulance, and a battalion chief. Upon arrival, Engine 16 discovered the situation was not what it seemed. Instead of a child, it was an intoxicated adult male who had jacked up his car and crawled underneath to fix his exhaust. His friend, also slightly drunk, tried to assist but only made things worse.
When Squad 18 arrived, they secured the vehicle with chocks and used airbags to lift the car off the man. He managed to slide out with only minor scrapes and declined medical transport. Despite the mishap, he still needed to get his exhaust repaired. The firefighters handled the situation professionally, ensuring the man’s safety without any serious injuries.
Jeff Rudolph took several photos capturing the moment. One shows firefighters using airbags to lift the car, another highlights the tower ladder and battalion unit that responded, and others show the man being freed and walking away unharmed. These images provide a real-time look into how emergency responders deal with unexpected situations. You can view more of Jeff's photos here.
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