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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...

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...

PRODUCTS/SERVICES/MEDIA

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.

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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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GlaxoSmithKline Awarded Up to $200M by U.S. to Develop New Antibiotics

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plc and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human S...

Wilmington (DE) Fire Chief Now Carrying Firearm

Wilmington Fire Chief Anthony Goode has been carrying a department-issued firearm for about a month, saying with increased code enforcement duties ...

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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.

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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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GlaxoSmithKline Awarded Up to $200M by U.S. to Develop New Antibiotics

GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plc and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the U.S. Department of Health and Human S...

Officials Ponder if Las Vegas is Prepared for Major Medical Emergency

Dr. Aaron Meltzer spent a week in November learning about medical care during emergencies and disasters in Israel, a country that handles multiple-...

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GlaxoSmithKline Awarded Up to $200M by U.S. to Develop New Antibiotics

May 24, 2013 GlaxoSmithKline (GSK) plc and the Biomedical Advanced Research and Development Authority (BARDA), part of the U.S. De...

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