Search and Rescue
The search and rescue topic covers news about SAR operations as well as the latest tips and tactics for rescue, search and rescue, and technical rescue.
“I wouldn’t be surprised if somebody told me there were 20 to 30 people permanently residing in the building at that time,” West Metro District Chief Sean O’Hara said
San Bernardino’s increased staffing of four firefighters per truck plus an added medic squad proved crucial in the swift rescue of a young girl trapped in a burning home
Maplewood firefighters saved two unconscious young children trapped inside a Vadnais Heights house fire
Aurora firefighters found the victim and heavy fire in the basement of the home
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First responders found the workers trapped under a fallen wall at the site in Bedford
West Metro firefighters said the Lakewood structure was being used by homeless people as a shelter
Orange County Fire Authority Probationary Dispatcher Chris Carvalho had only been on the job for three months
Crews worked to clear mud, dig roads and deal with flooding from Tropical Storm Hilary
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Firefighters found three children unconscious inside one of two fires in Brooklyn
Colorado Springs firefighters now have a 24-hour drone service to assist with fireground operations and search and rescue
The three members of the Hilton Head (S.C.) Fire Rescue were honored for a heroic save at a structure fire amid deteriorating conditions
Two people were injured when their vehicle went into the James River before a bridge-tunnel
Searchers and cadaver dogs have covered 25% of the burned area of Lahaina
UL’s FSRI studies underscore the need for smart size-ups, quick thinking and aggressive action
Firefighters took advantage of the soon-to-be demolished Alleghany College dorm to train on fireground operations
Amid the flames, first responders are working to rescue and evacuate stranded tourists and residents from the island of Maui
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One requested additional specialized help to complete the rope rescue
A neighbor held the worker up as best as he could until Lakeside firefighters arrived
Police believe the Decatur Township crash, which left a car embedded into the second floor, was intentional
A worker in Durham was hit by a piece of equipment and left hanging 150 feet about the ground
Firefighters from three departments were able to train inside several of Lynnewood Hall’s rooms
The FedEx driver stopped at the fiery crash along Interstate 15 in San Diego to see what he could do
Screams could be heard in the 911 call reporting a house fire that killed 3 people
First responders faced difficult terrain while working together to reach, package and remove an unconscious, bleeding patient
The abandoned Portland building was well-known to firefighters for having squatters and limited hydrants
2 people and a dog were rescued after an explosion sent them into the water at Gloucester Harbor
Firefighters found the man while fighting a fire on the top floor of the abandoned apartment building
Waterford, New London and Naval Submarine Base FFs perform a rope rescue operation 50-feet up inside a storage facility
Stamford police, EMS, behavioral health members and firefighters worked together to end a 6-hour standoff
Tornado Firefighter Joshua Taylor suffered smoke inhalation during his rescue of a neighbor
FDNY EMTs Kyle Barbaria and Carmen Ruiz made their way to the top floor and two trapped workers
The initial call was for two vehicles on fire inside a Hollywood carport
SAR crews from North Carolina, Michigan and Connecticut were among those helping to get to towns that have been unreachable