USAR

Three NJ Firefighters Injured in Training

Thu, 22 Mar 2012 13:00:00 GMT

Three firefighters were injured yesterday while conducting an urban search and rescue drill in Bayonne, New Jersey.

Former Key Biscayne (FL) Fire Rescue Fire Chief Appointed Village Manager

Wed, 22 Feb 2012 21:21:00 GMT

The village of Key Biscayne (FL) Fire Rescue Department's fire chief and emergency management coordinator, John C. Gilbert, has been appointed to the position of village manager as well as emergency manager for the village.

OPSGEAR CEO Shares his Japan Recovery Mission Following the Earthquake Tsunami and Fukushima Nuclear Disaster

Mon, 16 Jan 2012 22:28:00 GMT

OPSGEAR CEO David Burnell shares his story about the Japan Recovery Mission - For the Living or the Dead?

Firefighters Honored for Tornado Relief Work

Wed, 28 Dec 2011 22:02:00 GMT

A number of firefighters from Louisiana were honored on Tuesday for their rescue and recovery efforts after the massive tornado that destroyed much of Tuscaloosa, Alabama in May, according to a report.

DHS S&T to Present New Controlled Impact Rescue Tools to Fairfax County (VA) USAR

Mon, 07 Nov 2011 19:08:00 GMT

The Department of Homeland Security’s Science and Technology Directorate (S&T) will demonstrate and formally transfer the new S&T-funded Controlled Impact Rescue Tool (CIRT) to first responders in Fairfax County, Virginia, who assist in operations around the world.

USAR Response to Japan Earthquake and Tsunamis, Part 2

Wed, 02 Nov 2011 02:17:00 GMT

Part 2 continues our review of the Japan tsunami of March 10, 2011, which killed nearly 30,000 people.

USAR Response to Japan Earthquake and Tsunamis, Part 1

Sun, 02 Oct 2011 04:10:00 GMT

On March 10, 2011, the tsunami-prone nation of Japan—arguably the most earthquake- and tsunami-prepared nation in the world—was the setting for an epic tsunami tragedy whose effects are still being felt today and whose reverberations will affect tsunami-prone nations for years to come.

Wood Shoring Systems: How Do They Perform?

Thu, 01 Sep 2011 22:16:00 GMT

Because of its availability and versatility, wood shoring is widely used to temporarily stabilize damaged structures during urban search and rescue (US&R) operations. Shoring systems have been developed using wellaccepted engineering principles and design specifications.

Mother's Day Trench Rescue at the Beach

Wed, 13 Jul 2011 19:20:20 GMT

On Sunday May 8, 2011, Pompano Beach (FL) Fire Rescue communications dispatch center (CDC) received a call at 1850 hours from ocean lifeguards for a man possibly trapped under the sand. Mike Gurr recounts lessons learned from responding to this technical rescue situation.

Spanish City Suffers Two Earthquakes

Thu, 02 Jun 2011 15:30:50 GMT

George Potter reports on the May 2011 earthquake that struck the Spanish city of Lorca, killing eight people.

Orange County (CA) Firefighter Dies After Routine Training Session

Fri, 17 Sep 2010 13:51:00 GMT

An Orange County (CA) firefighter died after a routine USAR training exercise on Thursday morning.

California Task Force Rescues

Wed, 01 Sep 2010 20:00:00 GMT

When the earth buckled and the island nation of Haiti suffered an unprecedented catastrophe on January 12, 2010, locating survivors deeply entombed beneath the rubble of collapsed structures became a primary consideration. Nowhere was the need for USAR capabilities more urgent than in Haiti, where 150 deeply entombed survivors were eventually rescued by USAR teams from the United States and other nations.

FEMA Deputy Administrator Serino Addresses National Urban Search And Rescue Teams

Tue, 15 Jun 2010 20:35:30 GMT

Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) Deputy Administrator Rich Serino addressed first responders from around the country at a National Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) Response System working group meeting in Boston.

California Firefighters and First Responders Participate in Golden Guardian/Port Protector Exercise

Mon, 24 May 2010 18:45:10 GMT

Multiple agencies took part in the the Golden Guardian/Port Protector exercise on March 19, 2010, which simulated a terrorist attack involving numerous casualties, an explosion with a hazmat release, and more.

Fire Rescue: Vehicle Into The Los Angeles River

Fri, 12 Mar 2010 15:30:40 GMT

On Thursday, March 11, 2010, Long Beach (CA) Fire Department (LBFD) firefighters responded to a car than plunged into the Los Angeles River off of the North bound lanes at the seventh street bridge in Long Beach, California. One female victim was rescued and is in critical condition.

Robotics Experts and Emergency Responders Gather at Disaster City

Thu, 11 Mar 2010 14:51:00 GMT

Robotics experts and emergency responders are gathering at TEEX’s Disaster City in College Station, Texas, to evaluate and test the latest generation of robots for disaster operations.

FEMA Personnel And Rescue Teams Honored By President Obama For Support Of Haiti Response

Wed, 10 Mar 2010 21:00:00 GMT

Federal Emergency Management Agency personnel and members of FEMA-trained Urban Search and Rescue teams from California, Florida, New York, and Virginia joined other personnel and teams involved in the United States response to Haiti for a Rose Garden ceremony with President Obama.

California Task Force 2 Demobilized by USAID

Wed, 03 Mar 2010 20:15:10 GMT

Members of California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2), Los Angeles County (CA) Fire Department’s Heavy Urban Search and Rescue Task Force, have been demobilized.

California Task Force 2 Mobilizes to Aid Chilean Earthquake Victims

Mon, 01 Mar 2010 18:55:10 GMT

California Task Force 2 (CA-TF2), Los Angeles County (CA) Fire’s world-class Heavy Rescue Task Force, is staged for possible deployment to Chile help rescue and recover earthquake victims in Latin America, following a 8.8 magnitude earthquake off the coast of Maule.

Municipal Emergency Services Adds Online Store

Thu, 04 Feb 2010 14:15:30 GMT

Municipal Emergency Services, Inc. Sandy Hook, Connecticut. announced they have enhanced their Web site to include the industries first interactive first responder’s online shopping outlet.