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.
Chicago Firefighter Jose Perez was paralyzed after another triathlete landed on his head during the Escape From Alcatraz Triathlon swim
Firefighters from Marine 4 pulled victims from the water near Hart Island while Marine 6 knocked down the blaze
A drone can be a tremendous tool for managing risks while units are en route to calls for service
Fresno firefighters cut through metal bars blocking windows to pull a man and a woman to safety
The two-door Fire Command Bronco recalls the “half-cab” Broncos used by rural fire departments decades ago
Under state law a private rescue team cannot operate unless it’s licensed by the Georgia Emergency Management Agency
Three other firefighters and the boaters in distress survived
23 firefighters participated in the high-angle technical rescue
Birmingham Fire and Rescue Service crewmembers have made at least 16 water rescues
Santa Barbara County fire engines and trucks, drones and utility vehicles responded to the scene only to discover a movie prop
The firefighter was working to help a woman from a balcony when a flash fire ignited and blew him back, causing him to fall and impale his leg on a spiked fence
Video from Los Angeles blaze underscores the importance of smart decision-making and fireground prioritization
“No injuries reported,” the El Paso Fire Department tweeted following the successful extrication
The driver of the SUV had just left a bar, according to Fire Chief Keith Milton, and was driving at a high rate of speed, when he hit a large rock near the house, making a “perfect jump”
Multiple Mechanicsburg firefighters and EMTs happened to be in the area for one of the worst fires in recent memory
Chief Andrew Morgan swapped his Battalion 22 vehicle for a high-axle truck typically used to battle brush fires
The country music star applauded first responders after they helped her escape from a second story window
Port Authority Officer Will Jimeno, who was trapped in the World Trade Center rubble, shares what he has learned from his recovery post-9/11
The newly released footage shows the work of first responders during last week’s severe storm from the remnants of Hurricane Ida
The Friends of Flight 93 National Memorial named Sgt. Sivad Johnson one of four finalists for its inaugural Flight 93 Heroes Award
The captain rescued the woman from her burning car which was near debris burning in the parking lot
Storm remnants from Hurricane Ida caused torrential rain, flooding and tornadoes in New York, New Jersey and Pennsylvania
The Guymon Fire Department has three boats, specialized suits and equipment for water rescues
“This team has faced a range of disasters and is now prepared to help people who are threatened by Hurricane Ida,” said NYC Emergency Management Commissioner John Scrivani
Officer John McConnell entered the smoke-filled home to rescue two people, while Firefighter Brian Comitto used a ladder to rescue a third resident from the second floor
Coral Springs-Parkland Fire Department Lt. Kandice Oltz was on the beach with her wife, Oakland Park Firefighter-Paramedic Jen Oltz, when they noticed the little boy was in distress
The XRU from ESI is purpose-built to carry a heavy payload and navigate rough terrain without compromising speed, stability or safety
Syracuse firefighters threw ground ladders to help residents exit windows and searched interior for possible victims
Dramatic video footage shows Oxford firefighters rescuing a man atop a lift that made contact with power lines and ignited
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Firefighters pulled one person from wood planking and roof debris at the La Bonita market east of the Las Vegas Strip
Jacksonville crews were called to help load the 1,328-pound mammal into a truck for transport to a local zoo for rehabilitation
“Out from behind — out of nowhere — this huge man lifted me up and performed the Heimlich maneuver,” Jacqueline Branch, who had choked on a piece of chicken, said
The Duluth Fire Department issued a swimming warning for Lake Superior due to a high risk of rip currents after rescuing a woman who was pulled 200 yards from shore