Originally Posted By: paramedicpete
Absolutely frustrating, but sometimes all you can do is to standby.

Afterwards we did a quick hot wash (debriefing), where we discussed the liability issues of giving rescue equipment (air chisel) to non-rescue personnel. It worked out and I am not sure what else we could have done, but it could have gone very badly.

Pete

I would not have been at all surprised if some places would let the guy die rather than accept the liability for loaning some tools out.
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Bob