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The fire department's high-altitude rescue team at work.

So Close to the Sky - High-Altitude Rescuers in Training

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

The wind turbine near Meitze (in the municipality of Wedemark) is 100 meters tall.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

A quick break after the climb—we'll be back on the move in a moment.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

It takes the rescue team 15 minutes to lower the "injured person" down.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

Panoramic view from the wind turbine's sun deck.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

... and below, the abyss yawns.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

The rotor blades of this giant alone are about 77 meters long.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

It's cramped in the cockpit—especially when climbing down through the hatch.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

Straps, ropes, carabiners—everything a high-altitude rescuer needs.

The high-altitude rescue team of the Hanover Fire Department during training.

A view of the sky from the pulpit.

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