Water Rescue: The Search for a Missing or Submerged Swimmer
Spring Lake (NJ) Assistant Chief Jack Gramlich explains "Code-X" and procedures to deal with incidents involving missing or submerged swimmers in open water environments.
Technical Rescue
In addition to battling fires, firefighters are nowadays called to all manner of incidents. And while rescue is not always technical, many times specialty crews are required to handle those low-frequency, high-risk emergencies that threaten the public, from swiftwater and open water rescue to structural collapse, storm response, USAR, and the like.
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OH Teen Dies After Falling Through Ice on Pond
A 16-year-old boy died Wednesday after he fell through the ice on a pond in Wayne County.
ShoreFit Makes Impressive Debut in Pallet Rack Collapse Rescue Training
Groundbreaking shoring strut to pallet rack adapter hailed as an “essential addition” to the rescue professional’s toolbox.
Report Examines Trains Carrying Hazmat Passing Through SC
The proximity of railroad tracks to existing and new development raises questions about the potential for disastrous hazardous material spills, some say.
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Three Broussard (LA) Firefighters Injured in Brick Wall Facade Collapse
While fighting a fire from the rear of the building, a brick wall facade fell on four firefighters, injuring three and trapping two underneath.
Firefighters Rescue PA Man After Forklift Flips Over on Him
Firefighters rescued a man at an Armstrong facility in Lancaster who was pinned under a forklift. The incident occurred around 6:30 a.m. Wednesday in the…
More Technical Rescue
No Injuries After Partial Building Collapse in New Orleans
A building near Magazine Street in the Lower Garden District partially collapsed Monday night, burying two cars under a pile of rubble.
Four Killed in Storm System That Spawned Tornadoes in South
Officials assessed the damage after a strong storm system moved across the southern U.S. over the weekend, spawning tornadoes and killing at least four people.
Firefighting Basics: Industrial Responses
Mark van der Feyst presents a refresher for what local fire departments ought to know before deploying to assist in incidents at industrial sites.
Oshkosh Delivers Four Striker® ARFF Vehicles to DGAC of Costa Rica
The new Striker® ARFF vehicles will enhance emergency response capabilities at Juan Santamaría Airport.
Five-Person Film Crew Falls Through Ice in MA
Acton Fire and Police responded to Nara Park after receiving 911 calls that multiple people had fallen through the pond’s ice.
Training Minutes: Scaffolding Rescues
Clinton Crafton and company demonstrate a method of rescuing an unconscious victim who is trapped in a fall-protection system.
ME 12-Year-Old Rescued After Falling Through Ice
A 12-year-old fell through the ice on Graham Lake on Sunday before being rescued roughly three-quarters of a mile from land.
Power Outage Traps Three in Elevator 200 Feet Down From WA Rescuers’ Access Point
Three people stuck in an elevator were hundreds of feet from an access point.
