VIDEO/PHOTOS: Members of the Green Bay Metro Fire Department took part in a training exercise Tuesday, practicing what is known as a "high-angle rope rescue."
GBMFD Captain Quincy Koltz says a range of scenarios may require this type of specialized rescue.
"This would apply for any type of tower or bridge rescue, buildings or high-angle rescue in wilderness areas," Koltz said.
Tuesday's simulation was a tower rescue by the department's Urban Search & Rescue team. About 25 firefighters participated. Koltz says although not every rescue demands that many responders, it's important for crews to get reps.
"This type of training is very technical, so you want to double and triple-check each thing. Just equipment and operations," Koltz said.
GBMFD officials estimate that on average, the USAR team conducts approximately 12-20 rescues each year.