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.
Video shows Orange County firefighters rescuing an unresponsive woman from a Mission Viejo house fire
Two Portland construction workers helping a person and their dog escape a burning home after spotting smoke from across the street and calling 911
Waterbury firefighters say they were met with unusual conditions and a disturbing scene while rescuing a man held captive in a locked, fire-damaged room within a home
This week’s photo is part of a slideshow showcasing the heroic actions of Ukrainian firefighters as their country remains under attack from Russian forces
The two girls and two boys were reported to be in serious condition
The fire department is the first in the U.S. to buy Boston Dynamics’ Spot
The Amarillo medic and the 16-month-old child were treated for smoke inhalation
“I saw the (concrete) jersey barrier break apart and then I saw a little bit of an explosion,” said Jeremy Kline of the Hummels Wharf Fire Company
Firefighters and police officers also helped the South Brunswick child’s father, who jumped to safety
Fire officials said the family did the right thing by standing on the shore and calling 911 instead of going in themselves
Spokane Firefighter Alex Rossi woke up to find his father, a fellow firefighter, in cardiac arrest and immediately began CPR efforts
Tappahannock VFD, Tappahannock Rescue Squad, Hanover Fire-EMS’ Technical Rescue Team, Chesterfield Fire and EMS and Life Evac worked together to rescue the 16-year-old
“You never know what type of call we might respond to,” the Monroe Fire Protection District said
“The adrenaline just kicked in,” said Jimmy Ryan of the Minquas Fire Company
The Maryland Heights Fire Protection District rescued two teenagers who fell through the ice near the department’s water rescue training drill
Medical personnel, an ambulance and a helicopter had been present to render aid at the scene
After three days of digging, crews reached a critical juncture at the site and switched to manually removing the dirt by hand as they work to reach the child
Sandy Springs firefighter crews and AMR paramedics used a rope system to extricate the driver who was trapped in the vehicle
Pat Paisley was driving home in a snowstorm when he saw a car stuck on a double railroad crossing
The 65-year-old apartment resident was trapped by smoke and flames, but Passaic Fire Lt. Joe Ivanicki crab-crawled up the stairs to find her
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones reported that 10 people were injured, and three were transported to a hospital
Fort Worth crews found the residents in the back of the house
The Middletown community is rallying to support Shawn Menear, who was flown to a Philadelphia hospital after sustaining burns in a collapse
Officials confirmed the deceased members include Lt. Paul Butrim, Firefighter-Paramedic Kelsey Sadler and EMT-Firefighter Kenny Lacayo
ICs need training reps to practice strategic deployment of resources, backup plans and communication skills
A Nashua, N.H., mayday underscores the importance of a quick mayday call and swift RIT response
While self-rescue drills are vital, so too is mayday prevention training focused on fire dynamics, building construction, case studies and technology
Key questions to help determine if your department has the documentation needed – and whether your members are prepared
Repeated training and breathing techniques to help lower your heart rate will help you make the mental shift
Buffalo Firefighter Eric Whitehead cited his radio, being left alone in the attic and his “acting up” status as factors that led to his distress during the incident
Respect and admiration for one of us is respect and admiration for all of us
Improvements in speed, power and design ensure the HURST eDRAULIC 3.0 Tool is tough enough to keep up with modern extrication demands while also being safer for the operator
“I kept hearing some really loud banging noises, some thudding noises,” said Ibrar Khan, who had been enjoying a fire and watching a movie with his family
