Rescuers Search for Woman Who May Have Fallen into PA Sinkhole
Rescuers searched Wednesday for a woman who went looking for her lost cat and apparently fell into a sinkhole in Pennsylvania.
Confined Space Rescue
Firefighters dealing with confined space rescue must contend with a plethora of challenges, including but not limited to victim access, potential hazmat concerns, and many others. Here you’ll find various training resources for this type of call, including OSHA and confined space governing standards, response considerations, tools, and more.
The Latest
Two Workers Rescued from Trench at CO Construction Site
Two workers were rescued from a trench at a Centennial construction site Tuesday morning, according to South Metro Fire Rescue.
Trench Emergencies and the First-Arriving Fire Company
Quintin Pavel reviews the steps first-responding firefighters with an awareness-level understanding of trench rescue can take to help effect a successful rescue.
CA Firefighters Rescue Woman Who Was Trapped Overnight in Manhole
A woman’s yells for help led to her rescue after she fell and got stranded in a manhole overnight in San Bernardino.
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Elevator Rescue: Gaining Entry Via the Top Hatch
Mike Dragonetti and company demonstrate accessing and removing a patient trapped in an elevator through the top hatch.
Two Dead in MD Mobile Home Fire
A mother and son were found dead in the aftermath of a mobile home fire in Queen Anne’s County on Wednesday, according to the state…
More Confined Space Rescue
Man Seriously Injured After Falling into Abandoned TX Grain Silo
Firefighters rescued a man late Wednesday after they say he fell into an abandoned grain silo, according to reports.
Firefighters Rescue Deer Wedged Upside Down Between Walls of CA Home
Oakland firefighters carefully rescued a deer from a harrowing predicament after it got wedged upside down in a narrow gap between two walls.
LAFD Crews Pull Worker from Trench After Six-Hour Rescue Operation
A construction worker was freed from an 8-foot-deep trench in Los Feliz on Thursday after a nearly six-hour rescue operation amid dangerous heat.
Portland Deep Excavation Rescue: Is Your Team Prepared to Break Its Own Rules?
Portland firefighters responded to an incident in which an injured worker fell into a 32-foot-deep hole at a construction site in the northeast part of…
Suffolk (VA) Firefighters Respond to Tech Rescue Incident at Construction Site
Suffolk (VA) firefighters responded to a complex technical rescue incident at a construction site that left one person dead.
Confined Spaces and Their Governing Standards
Caleb McNeil offers a review of confined spaces, the regulations that govern the work done within them, and how they impact rescue operations.
Grain Bin Rescue: Are You Ready?
Tim Zehnder provides an overview of fire department response to grain bin rescue incidents and offers some tips for such rescues.
What’s Your First Step in a Confined Space Rescue?
Mike Giroux looks at what he believes is the most important step in beginning any confined space rescue to ensure survival of the victim.
