Atlantic City Firefighters Perform Daring Casino Elevator Rescue

The Atlantic City, New Jersey Firefighters have once again demonstrated their professionalism.

Atlantic City professional firefighters (ACFD) carried out a daring high-rise elevator rescue on Thursday evening, October 22, 2026 at the Borgata Hotel Casino & Spa.

The ACFD performed with valor, precision and professionalism — when they successfully and safely extracting two women from the casino elevator. It was hard work and it required courage and ultimate teamwork.

Details Of The Daring Rescue

Atlantic City Firefighters were dispatched to Borgata at about 5:23 p.m.

The crews encountered “an elevator entrapment in a blind shaft that required specialized rope systems and a coordinated vertical extraction,” said the Atlantic City Fire Department.

Deputy Chief Duane Brock led the overall operation, with the following members:

Rescue 1
Ladder 1
Engine 2

They performed like a fine-tuned machine to bring both women to safety.

Captain Jeffrey Jenkins was instrumental in leading critical elements of the rescue, which required securing and coordinating the rescue plan.

Firefighters Anthony Phillips and Brian Berrio performed an approximately 190-foot descent into the shaft to reach the trapped women — who they assisted during the extraction.

The Atlantic City firefighters secured and lifted the elevator occupants, one at a time to safety.

”The second woman was rescued at approximately 8:19 p.m., and the final firefighter exited the shaft at 8:22 p.m., concluding a nearly three-hour response,” said the Atlantic City Fire Department.

Scott Evans — Atlantic City Fire Chief

Rappelling 200 feet down an open, blind elevator shaft is one of the most demanding scenarios a firefighter can face. It requires absolute trust in your training and your gear. Our Special Operations team executed this high-angle rope rescue flawlessly, moving methodically to secure the occupants and hoist them to safety. This incident highlights exactly why the Atlantic City Fire Department trains so heavily for specialized high-rise emergencies. Our crews did an outstanding job, and we are thankful for a safe resolution with zero injuries, said Chief Scott Evans.

The Atlantic City Fire Department Commends

Captain Jenkins
Firefighter Phillips
Firefighter Berrio
Deputy Chief Brock
Along with every responding member.

All told, this was a flawless three hour emergency response by and rescue.

”Their decisive action reflects the skill, bravery, and unwavering commitment ACFD personnel bring to protecting residents and visitors every day,” said Chief Evans.

SOURCE: Matt Duffy, Public Safety Public Information Officer — City of Atlantic City

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