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Minnesota Child Dies in Gravel Slide

One child has died after being trapped under a big pile of sand at Lilydale Regional Park in St. Paul (MN) during a s...

Size-Up and Plan Development at a Technical Rescue Operation

Mike Donahue reviews considerations for incident commanders sizing up and overseeing a rope rescue situation.

CO Firefighters Rescue Bear from Tree

Colorado Springs (CO) firefighters used a ladder truck to remove a bear from a tree after it had been tranquilized on...

Marine Firefighting: From "How High's the Water, Mama" to "Mark Twain"

Tom Guldner has some insights for marine firefighters dealing with drought and low-water conditions.

CA Firefighters Rescue Kittens Trapped in Walls

West Covina (CA) firefighters rescued two kittens that had become trapped inside the walls of a home on Sunday.

NATURAL DISASTERS

Moore (OK) Tornado Videos

On May 20th, a historically powerful tornado ravaged the city of Moore, Oklahoma, killing 24 people and injured hundreds. See videos of Chief Bobby Halton's visit to the scene.

On the Ground in Moore (OK) After the Tornado

Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton shares his impressions after visiting the city of Moore, Oklahoma, which suffered the brunt of the damage from a massive tornado.

 

Photos of Moore (OK) Tornado Devastation

Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton traveled to the scene of the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

Photos of Moore (OK) Tornado Devastation, Part 2

Fire Engineering Editor in Chief Bobby Halton traveled to the scene of the deadly tornado in Moore, Oklahoma.

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EXTRICATION ZONE

Seven Children Injured in NJ School Bus Crash

At least seven children were injured when a school bus collided with a car Tuesday morning in Burlington Township, New Jersey.

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SWAC Ensures Secure Access to Critical Infrastructure Sites

Real-Time Technology Group (RTTG), a provider of trusted identity solutions, brings to market an unprecedented solution that enables public agencie...

Boston Fire Commissioner Responds to 'No Confidence' Letter

Boston Fire Commissioner Rodrick Fraser sounded off against the 13 deputy chiefs, calling them a "bunch of dinosaurs" for resisting chang...

High Angle & Confined Spaces

CO Firefighters Rescue Bear from Tree

Colorado Springs (CO) firefighters used a ladder truck to remove a bear from a tree after it had been tranquilized on Sunday.

Tech Rescue: Shoring Operations

Mike Donahue examines several shoring systems for technical rescue applications and the principles that they are based on.

Water & Ice Rescue

FDNY Swift Water Rescue Operations

The Fire Department of New York (FDNY) Special Op-erations Command (SOC) for the past couple of years has been preparing its members to respond to ...

FDIC 2013: Introducing the Courage and Valor Nominees

Nominees the 2013 Ray Downey Courage and Valor Award reflect the ultimate in courage, selflessness, professionalism, competence, and initiative and...

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FEMA Job Opportunity Supervisory Program Specialist

Do you desire to protect American interests and secure our Nation while building a meaningful and rewarding career? If so, the Department of Homela...

IAFF Helps First Responders Devastated by Tornados

Some 1,700 IAFF members are located in the path of the massive tornados that devastated Moore (OK) and a number of other Oklahoma cities Monday, as...

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Minnesota Child Dies in Gravel Slide

May 22, 2013 One child has died after being trapped under a big pile of sand at Lilydale Regional Park in St. Paul (MN) during a s...

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