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Tech Rescue: Shoring Operations

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

Rigging for Horizontal and Vertical Confined Space Entry

The key to rigging success is to develop a strong game plan and making sure your rigging safe, effective, and efficie...

Firefighters Injured in NYC Trench Rescue

Three firefighters were injured during a successful trench rescue operation early Wednesday in New York City.

A Common-Sense Approach to Technical Rescue

In technical rescue, common sense can take you a long way. Mike Donahue explains how focusing on your goals can help ...

Mexico City Explosion Kills at Least 25 People

Rescuers worked to try locate people trapped in the rubble after an explosion Friday killed at least 25 people and in...

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Hannay's F4000 SERIES REEL is designed to reduce response time with quick payout capabilities, increase hose capacity...

Air Monitoring on the Fireground: A Necessity, Not an Option

Most departments are carrying atmospheric monitoring equipment not only on their hazardous materials response units b...

Allegro Industries Adds More Than 30 New Products

Allegro Industries continues to grow with a new 50,000 square foot facility in South Carolina and with a new catalog ...

California Firefighters Learn Trench Rescue Training

Two dozen Cal Fire Merced County firefighters and their Los Banos counterparts teamed up Friday for trench rescue tra...

Confined Space Rescue: Why Operations Fail

Conducting a confined space rescue is a risky endeavor that requires great skill and patience.

New Guide from IFSI

The University of Illinois Fire Service Institute (IFSI) has introduced a new book -- "Trench Rescue Technician ...

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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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High Angle & Confined Spaces

Tech Rescue: Shoring Operations

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

Rigging for Horizontal and Vertical Confined Space Entry

The key to rigging success is to develop a strong game plan and making sure your rigging safe, effective, and efficient, Mike Donahue writes.

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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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Rescued Dogs Search for Tornado Survivors

Winds of up to 200 mph hammered the town of Granbury (TX). After searching over a hundred homes, baseball fields, parks and debris piles this morni...

FEMA Supports 33rd Annual Building Safety Month

This May, the Federal Emergency Management Agency (FEMA) is supporting the 33rd annual Building Safety Month to promote the importance of high...

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