Watch High Wire Rescue Of People Stuck On Aerial Tram Overnight New Year's Eve - Not On Roosevelt Island But After Leaving New Mexico 10 Thousand Foot High Mountain Top Restaurant

20 people stuck on an aerial Tram overnight but not our Roosevelt Island Tram https://t.co/aAgEYLx5DF

— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) January 1, 2022

21 people were rescued in a dramatic high-wire rescue in Albuquerque, New Mexico after leaving a mountain-top restaurant and the tram carrying them down from the 10,300-foot Sandia Peak got stuck in harsh winter conditions. @ReeveWill has the story.https://t.co/SwX1GF5mb1 pic.twitter.com/g9Alge4HJx

— Good Morning America (@GMA) January 2, 2022

Roosevelt Island Tram rescue drills  are practiced periodically by NYPD
 

and  FDNY. 

FDNY Chief Richard Blatus reports on the FDNY 2014 Tram rescue drill
 

and CBS New York reporter Chris Wragge tells us it's the first step out of the Tram Cabin during the Rescue drill that is the scariest.

More on Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue drills at this prior post.

Roosevelt Island Tram Spotted Stuck Over East River This Morning - Not To Worry, Operator Leitner Poma Conducting Tram Rescue & Evacuation Crew Training Drill

A tipster shared this photo and reported this morning:

The tram has stopped over the river.

Any idea what us happening? It has not moved for 30 minutes and there are people on board. They could be testing something or it could be stuck.

and:

There were passengers on it and eventually it returned to the Roosevelt Island side but very slowly. It is now hanging in the middle of the east river passenger less.

I asked Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) Acting President Susan Rosenthal and Tram operator Leitner Poma representative Armando Cordova if there were any problems with the Tram this morning. Mr. Cordova replied:

Early this morning we were conducting the tram rescue and evacuation practice drill. The drill was successfully completed without incidents to report.

We try to recreate a real life situation for our tram crew training purposes.

Good News, Third Weekend In A Row For Roosevelt Island F Train Service To And From Manhattan - 1 Tram Cabin Out Of Service Early Sunday Morning For Mandatory Rescue Drill

According to the MTA Weekender, there will be Roosevelt Island F train service

to and from Manhattan this weekend. That's 3 in a row.

Also:

F Trains run local in both directions between 71 Av and 21 St-Queensbridge

Weekend, 12:01 AM Sat to 5 AM Mon, Oct 17 - 19

Trains stop at 67 Av, 63 Dr, Woodhaven Blvd, Grand, Elmhurst, Roosevelt Avs, 65 St, Northern Blvd, 46, Steinway and 36 Sts.

• Please allow additional travel time.

and:

E Trains run via the F in both directions between W 4 St and 21 St-Queensbridge

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

Due to a semi-annual mandatory Rescue & Evacuation Practice Drill on Sunday, October 18, 2015, one Tram cabin will be in service every 15 minutes from 6:00 AM- 10:00 AM. Please plan your travel accordingly. Thank You.

Don't Be Alarmed At Emergency Personnel On Roosevelt Island Tram Wednesday October 14 - FDNY Conducting Emergency Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills

According to the Roosevelt Island Twitterverse:

.@FDNY Rescue & Evacuation exercise on 10/14 from 10:30 AM - 2:30 PM at the Roosevelt Island Tramway Station. This is only a drill.

— NYCEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) October 13, 2015

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

Due to a FDNY Rescue & Evacuation Practice Drill, one Tram cabin will be in operation on Wednesday, 10/14/15 from 10:30 AM- 2:30 PM. No disruption to normal service is anticipated.

WPIX TV reported on a FDNY Tram Rescue Drill last May:

... Their mission is to rescue everyone on board and get them safely to the ground below.

Back in 2006, the tram became stuck with dozens of people on board. In that case, the FDNY used a diesel-powered bucket to rescue those onboard. Since then, the tram has undergone a $25 million renovation that changed how the tram works. Therefore, these firefighters train for how to safely rescue those trapped without the use of one of those diesel buckets....

The FDNY also conducted Tram Drills in October 2014. At the time, I spoke with Chief Richard Blatus



and WCBS News reporter Chris Wragge about the Tram Rescue Drill.



More on Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills here.

Watch FDNY Train For Rescuing Roosevelt Island Tram Passengers From Catastrophic Failure And Getting Riders Back To Ground

The NY Fire Department conducted Roosevelt Island Tram rescue drills Wednesday April 29. The FDNY trained to rescue Tram Passengers in the event of a total power failure.

Video: FDNY Rescue 1 and 4 training in case of failure of Roosevelt Island Tram. http://t.co/hKpRnMVzbm

— NYC EMS Website (@NYCEMSwebsite) May 5, 2015

According to PIX 11 News, the FDNY trained:

... for a catastrophic failure of the Roosevelt Island Tram Car that would stall the car in place, dangling high in the air. Their mission is to rescue everyone on board and get them safely to the ground below.

Back in 2006, the tram became stuck with dozens of people on board. In that case, the FDNY used a diesel-powered bucket to rescue those onboard. Since then, the tram has undergone a $25 million renovation that changed how the tram works. Therefore, these firefighters train for how to safely rescue those trapped without the use of one of those diesel buckets....

The FDNY also conducted Tram Drills last October 15. At the time, I spoke with Chief Richard Blatus



and WCBS News reporter Chris Wragge.



More Roosevelt Island Tram rescue drills here.

Up Close And Personal View Of Roosevelt Island Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) Conducting Tram Rescue Drills Last Sunday

Image Of Tram Rescue Drill From Frank Farance

Roosevelt Island Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) member Frank Farance reports on and shares photos from Roosevelt Island Tram Evacuation Drill held Sunday April 12.

Roosevelt Island Tramway staff acting as "passengers" to be evacuated from the tram.
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Getting explanation of rescue procedures from tram supervisor.
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

According to Mr. Farance:

Roosevelt Island Tram Evacuation Drill: As Tram staff explained: there are many redundant and backup systems to return tram cabins to stations, including having the second tram pull up side-by-side -- evacuation like this is a last resort. 

A second tram rescue is one of the options before resorting to passenger drop evacuation.
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Mr. Farance explains evacuation procedure for lowering Tram Riders to the ground from the Tram Cabin.

The passengers are first fitted into a "diaper" that is attached to the pulley (which holds 9000 lbs), then they would drop down (slowed by centrifugal braking) while rescue workers on the ground use guide ropes to reduce swaying, and they land on the ground (the 5 mm cable supports passengers up to 900 pounds). Notice that while the diaper holding the passenger going down, a second diaper on the other side of the pulley goes up to ready the next passenger. See passenger drop video below.

Photo 1/4: Passenger is readied, wearing orange "diaper".
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Photo 2/4: Passenger descends as second "diaper" returns upward on other side of the pulley.
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Photo 3/4: Passenger descends, workers below holding guide ropes so passenger doesn't sway.
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Photo 4/4: Passenger lands, workers on the ground detach "diaper" to release passenger, workers above are readying the next passenger with second "diaper".
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Pulley holds 9000 pounds, has centrifugal brake that limits passenger drop speed, 5 mm drop cable holds 900 pounds.
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

The second part of the emergency drill is pulling the tram's haul cables back and swapping drive wheels (big orange gear) -- think of pulling a rubber band off a pulley. Here workers are bolting on sleeves onto the cables that are pulled back via hydraulic jack, which gives them enough slack to thread the haul rope on the backup drive adjacent to it (big yellow gear behind big orange gear). Truly amazing.

Main drive wheel (orange), backup drive wheel (yellow) is behind. Haul rope (the cable) is swapped onto the backup drive.
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

In order to pull the haul rope (cable) off the drive wheel, there must be some slack to pull it back. Workers bolting...
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Roosevelt Island CERT team members: Georganna Galateau (Deputy Team Chief), Howard Polivy (Team Chief), Lynda Marmara (RIOC Public Safety Department Deputy Director), Frank Farance
Posted by Frank Farance on Sunday, April 12, 2015

Mr. Farance also participated with NYC wide CERT Teams assisting following the March 26 East Village Building fire, explosion and collapse. He reports on the experience here.

More on NYC Office Of Emergency Management Community Emergency Response Team (CERT) here.

NYPD Tram Rescue Drills Sunday October 26 From 6-10 AM - Only 1 Tram Cabin in Service At That Time And No Roosevelt Island F Train Service To Manhattan This Weekend

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

Notification issued 10/22/2014 at 9:44 AM. Leitner-Poma, operator of the Roosevelt Island Tramway, has advised that on Sunday, October 26th from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM, one Tram cabin will be in operation every 15 minutes due to a scheduled Tram Rescue & Evacuation Practice Drill with the New York City Fire Department (NYFD). Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

The MTA reports that there will be no F Train service from Roosevelt Island to Manhattan at that time either.

According to the MTA:

F Coney Island-bound trains run via the M from Roosevelt Av to 47-50 Sts Weekends, 11:15 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, until Oct 27

Trains run express from Roosevelt Av to Queens Plaza.

No Coney Island-bound F service at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St and 57 St.

The FDNY performed Tram Rescue Drills Wednesday, October 15.

UPDATE 10/24 - According to RIOC:

Notification issued 10/24/2014 at 10:49 AM. Leitner-Poma, operator of the Roosevelt Island Tramway, has advised that on Sunday, October 26th from 6:00 AM until 10:00 AM, one Tram cabin will be in operation every 15 minutes due to a scheduled Tram Rescue & Evacuation Practice Drill by Tramway personnel. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

FDNY Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills Today - Watch 2013 Drill Showing Fireman Sliding Down Cable From Tram Tower To Tram Cabin

Image From Paul Hodgkinson You Tube Video

According to the Roosevelt Island Twitterverse:

.@FDNY conducting a rescue drill on Wed, 10/15, 10:30AM - 2:30PM on Roosevelt Island Tram. No impact to service. Only a drill.
— NYC OEM - Notify NYC (@NotifyNYC) October 14, 2014

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

Leitner-Poma, operator of the Roosevelt Island Tramway,
has advised that on Wednesday, October 15th from 10:30 AM until 2:30 PM, one Tram cabin will be in operation due to a scheduled Tram Rescue Practice Drill with the New York City Fire Department (NYFD). There will be no disruption to normal Tram service. Thank you for your cooperation.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

Paul Hodgkinson shares this video he took of March 2013 FDNY drill showing fireman strapped to cable  sliding down from a Tram Tower to the Tram Cabin. ( Click on full screen icon to get fantastic view of the drill.)



More on Roosevelt Island FDNY Tram Rescue Drill from this 2013 Daily News video.

UPDATE 1 PM - Some scenes from today's FDNY Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills.

Image Of FDNY Tram Rescue Drill Team On Top Of Cabin

Today's training included practice lowering passengers from the Tram Cabin to the ground as well as lowering injured passengers on a stretcher.

Richard Blatus, a chief in the FDNY Rescue unit, explains today's Roosevelt Island training drill.



WCBS News Chris Wragge was covering the Roosevelt Island Tram rescue drill for a future Channel 2 TV story and participated in the drill by being lowered from the Tram Cabin to the ground. Here's Mr. Wragge describing what if felt like to take the first step out of the cabin.



After the drill was over, the FDNY packed up

and returned to their other duties.

No Manhattan Bound Roosevelt Island F Train This Weekend Or Next - RIOC Advises Tram Rescue Drills Sunday 6 - 10 AM

According to the MTA's Weekender:

F Coney Island-bound trains run via the E from Roosevelt Av to 5 Av/53 St

Weekends, 11:15 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, until Apr 14

Trains resume regular service at 47-50 Sts.

No Coney Island-bound F service at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St and 57 St.

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds that Tram Rescue Drills will be conducted on Sunday April 6. According to RIOC:

Please be advised that this Sunday, April 6, an evacuation drill will take place on the Roosevelt Island Tramway from 6 AM until 10 AM. A single cabin will be running continuously during this time to avoid disrupting Tram service. Expect to see emergency personnel in the area.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

Earlier today, I asked RIOC President Charlene Indelicato:

I have received questions from residents asking why the Tram Evacuation Drill is scheduled during the same weekend (Sunday April 6) that there is no Manhattan bound F running from Roosevelt Island. As stated in the Advisory below, there will only be one Tram Cabin operating Sunday from 6- 10 AM.

As you know, the Tram becomes very crowded when there is no weekend F Train servicing Roosevelt Island in one direction or the other even when both cabins are in operation.

Is it possible to reschedule Sunday's Tram Evacuation Drill to a day when there is full F Train Service.

Is there any statement from RIOC on this matter?

Ms. Indelicato replied:

I have been advised by POMA, our tram operator, that 6:00 am to 10:00 am on a Sunday morning is of the least impact on ridership. I have sent your request for a delay until there is full service on the F train to POMA but I believe that coordinating with the F train schedule would be indeed difficult.

Armando Cordova of Poma's Tram Operations adds:

Yes we’re very much aware of the “F” train schedule change. We are actually conducting this mandatory practice drill on Sunday morning from 6:00 am to 10:00 am. which is the time frame with the least impact to our passenger service, Also we will have one tram cabin in operation. Please remember it is of great importance to the safe operation of the tram to conduct this kind of training. It is our responsibility to be ready at all times in case of any emergency situation.

Thank you very much for your understanding.

UPDATE 8:15 PM: MR. Cordova reports just after 10 AM:

The tram practice evacuation drill was successful. The tram is back in full service

NYPD Emergency Service Officers And Dogs Performing Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills Today

 Image of 2012 NYPD ESU and Police Dog  Tram Rescue Drill From The Daily You Tube Video

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

Please be advised that NYPD personnel will be conducting practice drills on the Roosevelt Island Tramway from 10:00 AM to 2:00 PM tomorrow, 11/20. There will be no impact to Tram service during these drills. Expect to see emergency personnel in the area.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

NYPD News tweeted this picture of today's Tram Rescue Drill.

ESU officers & K9s training today on Roosevelt Island Tram, some 225' above the ground.http://t.co/e0DjPwtMwR pic.twitter.com/9ljs3diAeP
— NYPD NEWS (@NYPDnews) November 20, 2013

Here's video of previous NYPD Tram Rescue Drill.



More on NYPD and FDNY Tram Rescue drills from previous posts.

Crowded Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin And Station Due To No Manhattan Bound F Train Service and Tram Evacuation Drill On Same Day - RIOC Says They Will Try To Improve Communications With MTA In Future

Reported on Friday there would be no Manhattan bound Roosevelt Island F train service this weekend and that the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) would be conducting Tram Cabin Evacuation Drills on Sunday but, according to RIOC,:

...Tram service will not be disrupted....

Unfortunately, Tram service was disrupted today as only one Tram cabin was in service because the other cabin was being used for the Evacuation Drill. The Roosevelt Island Tram Station and Cabin in use were very crowded. According to the Roosevelt Island Twitterverse

Roosevelt Island Operating Cmte fails again - email said no tram disruption due to training but service is halved for a no F wknd.
— Kristy Lamb (@KLambPhD) October 27, 2013

Images From Trevre Andrews

@Rooseveltisland and didn't RIOC say this shouldn't affect service?! WRONG! Very frustrated RIOC!
— Sharon Lee Williams (@Sharon3williams) October 27, 2013

I'm trapped on Roosevelt island. No manhattan bound trains, and only one tram is running because the second is suspended in the air on 59th
— b̶a̶n̶g̶ (@thedevinelife_) October 27, 2013

One Roosevelt Island resident reported:

They were suppose to be doing a drill on the tram today. But when they realized that it was on a weekend with no Manhattan F, they should've postponed the drill. Also, the tram was filled to capacity, while I was waiting I counted people and there were over a 110 that boarded. The red percentage meter said 95. Dangerous.

Earlier today, I asked RIOC President Charlene Indelicato:

I am receiving complaints from residents about the scheduling of Tram Evacuation Drill today, which takes one Tram cabin out of service, during the same time that there is no subway service to Manhattan.

Any statement from RIOC regarding why the Tram Drill is being done during the subway service disruption?

Ms. Indelicato replied:

RIOC will try to improve communications with the MTA to minimize any inconvenience to residents and visitors

No Roosevelt Island F Train Service To Manhattan This Weekend And Next - RIOC Conducting Tram Cabin Evacuation Practice Drill On Sunday

Image Of MTA Weekend Work Being Done On Roosevelt Island

According to the MTA:

F Coney Island-bound trains run via the M from Roosevelt Av to 47-50 Sts

Weekend, 11:15 PM Fri to 5 AM Mon, Oct 25 - 28

No Coney Island-bound service at 21 St-Queensbridge, Roosevelt Island, Lexington Av/63 St and 57 St.

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) adds:

The MTA has advised that there will be no Manhattan bound F trains beginning October 25th-28th from 11:15 PM Friday to 5 AM Monday.

The F train service disruption to Manhattan will continue on the following weekend:

November 1st - 4th from 11:15 PM Friday to 5 AM Monday.

Trains will be rerouted via the M line.

For service to Manhattan, take the Queens - bound F train to Roosevelt Ave and transfer to a Manhattan bound F train.

For up to the minute F train service updates, visit www.mta.info or call 511. To sign up for real time alerts on planned service changes, visit MYMTAALERTS.com.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

and:

Please be advised on Sunday, October 27th, 2013, from 6:00AM-2:00PM, Roosevelt Island Tram personnel will be conducting a semiannual tramway rescue & evacuation practice drill on one tram Cabin.

Tram service will not be disrupted.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

FDNY Conducting Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills Today - Cool Cats Rappelling 20 Stories Over East River

From the Roosevelt Island Twitterverse:

Roosevelt island tram repair in action! You've gotta be a cool cat to work suspended >20 stories over the east river twitter.com/MSWheelock/sta…
— Michael S Wheelock (@MSWheelock) May 1, 2013

These dudes ziplined their way to the Roosevelt Island Tramway! #ipreferskydiving @ East River Pavillion instagram.com/p/YxhWmlI05Y/
— Katie Gorman (@KatieGorman) May 1, 2013

There's a guy on top of the Roosevelt Island Tram.It's stuck up there and he ziplined to repair it! twitter.com/RobinKassner/s…

— Robin Kassner(@RobinKassner) May 1, 2013

The Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) issued the following advisory explaining what is happeing:

Please be advised the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will be conducting a training session on one Tram cabin on Wednesday, May 1st, from 10 AM to 2 PM.

As part of the training exercise, FDNY personnel may be climbing on top of or rappelling from a suspended Tram cabin.

Tram service will not be disrupted.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

More on Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drill, including video from previous posts.

Watch Video Of FDNY Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drill Today - Fireman Strapped To Cable Slides Down From Tower To Cabin

Image From Paul Hodgkinson You Tube Video

The FDNY continued their Wednesday Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills earlier today. Paul Hodgkinson shares this video he took from today's drill.



Click on full screen icon to get fantastic view of the drill.

More on FDNY Tram rescue drills including cool pictures from previous post.

Here's a report from the NY Daily News on today's Roosevelt Island FDNY Tram Rescue Drill.

Cool Pictures Of FDNY Rappelling Down Roosevelt Island Tram Cables During Rescue Drill Yesterday

A reader sent in this tip earlier today:

Check out Gothamist - cool pics of the firefighters monkeying around on the tram yesterday!

The reader was right - Gothamist has 21 very cool pictures of FDNY Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drill yesterday and reports:

Yesterday a group of firefighters clambered up onto one of the Roosevelt Island tram cabins to defy gravity and sharpen their rappelling skills. Photographer Tod Seelie was out there to document all the vertiginous action over the course of four hours....

Here are three of the 21 photos from Tod Seelie of yesterday's FDNY Tram Rescue Drill.

Images From Tod Seelie via Gothamist

Click here for entire Gothamist article and more photos.

As reported previously, FDNY will be conducting Roosevelt Island Tram rescue drills every Wednesday from March 13 to April 24.

Don't Worry If You See FDNY Climbing On Top Of And Repelling Down From Roosevelt Island Tram Today - FDNY Conducting Tram Rescue Drill Today and Every Wednesday For Next 7 Weeks

 Image of FDNY Tram Rescue Drill From You Tube

According to the Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC):

Please be advised the New York City Fire Department (FDNY) will be conducting training sessions on one Tramway cabin every Wednesday for the next 7 weeks beginning March 13th to Wednesday, April 24th from 10 AM to 2 PM.

As part of the training exercise, FDNY members may climb on top of a suspended Tram, and/or repel down from the Tram.

Tram service will not be affected.

Sincerely,

Roosevelt Island Operating Corp Advisories Group

Here's a FDNY Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drill from July 2011.



and a recent NYPD Tram rescue drill.

In response to a 2011 inquiry I made asking why NYPD and FDNY do not appear to have joint Tram Rescue Drills, former RIOC Vice President Of Operations Fernando Martinez replied:

RIOC has an MOU with NYPD, FDNY, and OEM. The MOU establishes a "Joint Command" for Tram exercises, including emergency evacuation procedures. The exercises are typically held in the Spring and Fall. In the event of an actual emergency, the Joint Command will be implemented. The NYPD and FDNY have individually requested additional practices in order to become more familiar with the Tram and utilize new equipment.

Last month, the NYPD and FDNY rescued an injured Tram worker from the top of Tram cabin.

Photographer Stumbles Upon Roosevelt Island NYPD Tram Rescue Drill - Snaps Cool Pictures, Enjoy

Image From Shane Cashman

Photographer Shane Cashman shares these pictures of the NYPD Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills that took place last Wednesday. Mr Cashman reports:

I was fortunate enough to be taking pictures along the East River last Wednesday morning and stumbled upon the rescue drills happening on the Roosevelt Island tram.

Image From Shane Cashman

It was great to see the rescue drill happen. At first I wasn't sure if it was a real rescue or not. The lack of police sirens clued me in to it being a drill.

Image From Shane Cashman

While watching the rescue drill I also met this lady Arlene who feeds the seagulls. So while I was taking these pictures I was also being swarmed by Alrene's birds. It was intense.

Image From Shane Cashman

Video of the Tram Rescue Drill available from this previous post and

Image From Shane Cashman

more of Mr. Cashman's photography here.

Up Close Look At Yesterday's NYPD Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drill

According to CBS New York:

... Fifteen officers took turns on top of the tram, inside it and on one of the towers simulating certain saves.

“So that when they show up on the scene, it’s either that scenario or very close that the officers can perform at a moment’s notice without even thinking,” Lt. Barberio said.

The tram training was something those heading to Roosevelt Island were checking out, along with those on the ground.

“You’ve got to continue practicing for a rescue because you never know when it’s going to happen,” tourist Bob Franklin said.

The last time a passenger rescue happened was in 2005, when the people mover lost power and its backup system also wouldn’t work.

Officers practiced for that scenario by lowering someone down to the ground, and they added a new practice session after rescuing an iron worker from a tram tower two weeks ago....

More on the recent rescue of Tram worker at this earlier post and FDNY rescue drill here.

NYPD and FDNY Rescue Worker Injured On Top Of Roosevelt Island Tram Cabin This Afternoon

Tram Rescue Image From Eric Mellinger

According to this Roosevelt Island Operating Corp (RIOC) advisory sent out at 12: 24 PM:

Please be advised that due to FDNY and NYPD activity, Tram service has been temporarily suspended. We will immediately send out a notice when service resumes.

Images Of NYPD And FDNY Rescue Units At Roosevelt Island Tram

A little bit after 12 PM today, I started receiving phone calls and messages asking what was going on at the Roosevelt Island Tram with some readers reporting:

SIX PSD cars and ONE FDNY ambulance at Tram

and:

UPDATE: THREE FDNY Trucks, SIX PSD cars and ONE FDNY ambulance at Tram

and:

the tram is stuck with people on it and the island is flooded with fire and police vehicles.

Image From Paul Callendrillo

Image From Eric Mellinger

I arrived at the scene and tweeted:

NYPD FDNY Roosevelt Island tram rescue of injured worker on top of tram cabin going onright now twitter.com/Rooseveltislan…
— Roosevelt Islander (@Rooseveltisland) February 5, 2013

 Image of Tram Rescue

It turns out that a tram worker got his foot stuck on top of the Tram Cabin. He was rescued by NYPD and FDNY.

Tram Rescue Image From Eric Mellinger

Extent of injuries not known at this time.

Tram service was back to normal at about 1:45 PM.

UPDATE 9:45 PM - According to MYFoxNY:

An iron worker was doing routine maintenance on the Roosevelt Island Tram when his leg got stuck above some machinery in Tower 3, nearly 250 feet in the air, at around 12:30 p.m. Tuesday....

... The workers right leg was badly damaged, but rescuers said that he was talking and awake through it all.

New York News | NYC Breaking News

Dummy Rescued From Roosevelt Island Tram By FDNY Today

Got off the Roosevelt Island Tram this afternoon to find FDNY huddling around this body on a stretcher at the foot of the Tram Station staircase.

Not to worry. It was not a real person but a dummy participating in FDNY Tram rescue drills today.

The Roosevelt Island Twitter-verse captured the rescue drill with the lowering of the dummy from the Tram earlier today

Best job in town?! @rooseveltisland @newyorkologylockerz.com/s/261926259
— Catherine Sheils (@Catheyoi) November 16, 2012

Image From Catherine Sheils Tweet

More on NYPD and FDNY Roosevelt Island Tram Rescue Drills.