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Baby Passed Through Window in Dramatic FDNY Rescue at Staten Island House Fire

A firefighter who ran into a burning, smoke-filled home grabbed a baby from a bunk bed and passed the child through a basement window to a fellow firefighter in a dramatic response in Graniteville Friday afternoon, officials said.
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Survivable Space: Not Our Decision

Robert Ricci discusses the decision-making processes firefighters must employ and the difference between survivability and searchability.
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The Ladder Hinge Method for Above-Grade Rescues

Quintin Pavel reviews the ladder hinge rescue and some operational considerations for firefighters employing this tactic.
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PA Firefighters Rescue Man from House Fire

Philadelphia Fire Department crews were dispatched to the intersection of North 57th and Harmer Streets just before 6 a.m.
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MN Firefighters Rescue Two from Three-Alarm Apartment Fire

The Loretto Fire Department pulled two residents from the third floor of a burning apartment building on Loretto and Medina Streets Tuesday.
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FL Firefighters Rescue Man Trapped by Mobile Home Fire

Polk County Fire Rescue firefighters rescued a man trapped by a fire in his mobile home early Sunday at Babson Park.
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Four Children Rescued, Two Critical After OH House Fire

Cincinnati Fire Department officials said the children were rescued from a Winton Hills house fire Thursday morning.
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Firefighter Injured, More Than a Dozen Rescued in D.C. Apartment Fire

DC Fire & EMS received the call for the incident at around 1:40 a.m. for the 5200 block of D Street.
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TX Firefighters Free Girl from Storm Drain

Arlington fire officials rescued a girl who became stuck inside a storm drain outside Swift Elementary School at around 3:30 p.m. Friday.
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Rescuing a kid trapped in a swing

Odd Rescues Revisited: Child Stuck in a Swing

Familiarizing yourself with the playground equipment can help your crews when it comes to resuces involving trapped children.
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MA Crews Rescue Resident from Two-Alarm House Fire

Stoneham Fire Department crews responded to the home on 590 Main Street at 10:04 a.m. Thursday.
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Fire Crews Rescue 10 Residents from NC Apartment Fire

Crews from the Winston-Salem Fire Department rescued 10 people after a fire erupted at the Ferrell Heights Court apartment complex Monday.
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MI Firefighters Pull Man from Vehicle Moments Before Train Collision

01.23.2023
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FL Firefighters Rescue Four from Fire in Abandoned Hotel

12.08.2022
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CT Firefighters Revive Two Children After Rescuing Them from House Fire

12.01.2022
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OK Fire Crews Rescue Unconscious Resident from House Fire

11.02.2022
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AL Firefighters Rescue Critical Victim from Apartment Fire

10.20.2022
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One Dead, Two Rescued from Balcony at IN Apartment Fire

10.07.2022
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D.C. Firefighters Aid Residents ‘In Distress’ at Apartment Fire

10.06.2022
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NE Firefighters Rescue Injured Man on Roof of Vacant House Fire

10.04.2022
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Trench Rescue: Worker Pinned by Excavator

09.01.2022
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Elevator Rescue: Securing the Elevator Car Mechanically

08.23.2022
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Watch: Detroit (MI) Firefighters Dig Out Firefighter Trapped in House Fire Collapse

07.28.2022
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Video Captures Crane Toppling on Boston (MA) Construction Site

07.27.2022
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