The Chisholm Trail 100 Club presented the Life Saver Award to Burleson first responders from the Burleson Fire/EMS Department and Burleson Public Safety Communications for their roles in a cell tower rescue on January 24, 2025. The award was formally presented during the June 2, 2025, city council meeting.
On that day, emergency crews responded to a 911 call at a power substation in the 700-block of North Burleson Boulevard. Three contractors had been working atop a 150-foot cell tower when one suffered a critical injury after coming into contact with power lines. While two crew members were able to climb down on their own, the third remained stranded at the top.
Recognizing the complexity and risk of the situation, Burleson Fire/EMS requested assistance from Fort Worth’s Technical Rescue Team. Together, Burleson and Fort Worth responders climbed the tower, constructed rope and pulley systems and carefully lowered the injured man to the ground—battling cold temperatures, high winds and a swaying structure.
Thanks to their skill, teamwork and clear communication, the patient was successfully rescued after a four-hour operation and transported to a burn center for emergency care.
Burleson Fire Chief Casey Davis praised the collaborative effort, stating, “The teamwork, skill and dedication displayed in this operation ensured that everyone, including our first responders, made it home safely.”
The City of Burleson is proud to recognize these individuals and the departments that supported them.
Read more about the rescue here.