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Right: Students practice climbing and rescues on 300' cell tower in central Michigan. Middle: Lowering off the Port Huron bridge after pick off rescue. Left: Rescuer rappelling off of Port Huron Bridge. Canada is on far side. All photos by Reed Thorne
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Right: The impressive beidge to Canada at Port Huron, Michigan. Middle: Students working on a 345kv power transmission tower for Consumers Energy in Marshall, Michigan. Left: Rescuer rappelling off of Port Huron Bridge. Canada is on far side.
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All photos showing systems from Port Huron Bridge high above the Huron River separating Michigan from Canada. This bridge is a popular venue for the students of the annual Structural Tower Rescue Workshop in Michigan taught by RTR Lead Instructor, Dave Van Holstyn
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Left: Dave Van Holstyn sitting in arm chair watching the students on the Consumers Energy tower. Middle: Greg Sobole goes over the AZTEK kit . Right: A tracking line offset being used by students from the top of Port Huron Bridge
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![](/images/MI-STRW1.jpg? I am a member of the Seattle Fire Department and work on the Technical Rescue Team, which is specially trained for emergencies such as structural collapse, heavy extrication, trench collapse, high angle, confined space and dive rescue. Before beginning my career in the fire service I worked in building construction. As a third-generation carpenter I’ been swinging a hammer off and on for many years. At the advice of a mentor, I began attending college classes a few years after graduating high school. In short order I developed a thirst for knowledge and learning and continued on with my studies eventually graduating from Seattle Pacific University in 2003 with majors in Political Science and English. Beyond my career I have many interests and hobbies - especially if they are "gear intensive" pursuits. However, perhaps my most meaningful interest is my dog, Clara. She is a black Labrador Retriever. Because of her endless energy she and I spend hours hiking and playing outdoors. And she’s never met a tennis ball or a swimming hole she didn)
