Central Coast VRA Rescue Squad was called to an unusual incident at Gorokan on Thursday, December 14, when someone got stuck in the roof cavity of a house.
Police were already on the scene when VRA arrived and the person in the roof cavity was unconscious.
In hot and cramped conditions, VRA members provided first aid including oxygen therapy to the patient, who then gained a level of consciousness.
Roof tiles were removed to assist with ventilation followed by extrication of the patient using a technique called a ladder slide.
It was a great show of inter-agency collaboration with Tuggerah Lakes Police, Central Coast VRA Rescue Squad, Toukley Fire and Rescue NSW and NSW Ambulance uniting to successfully treat and release the patient, who was transported to hospital for further ongoing care.
One of the police officers first on the scene, who stayed with and assisted the patient in the roof, was also treated for heat exhaustion.