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.
An off-duty firefighter suddenly collapsed during basketball practice with other firefighters
As a fire engulfed her home, she made a desperate 911 call: “Oh God, I can’t get up and can’t breathe. Hurry up.”
Sacramento firefighters found the bodies during a secondary search after facing heavy fire and smoke conditions on arrival
Crews must focus on the job at hand, not speculate about the cause; we can leave that to the experts
Security footage and dispatch audio highlight the chaotic early moments of the incident
Firefighters rescued a critically injured person from a three-story apartment complex
Fawn Grove’s Citizens Volunteer Fire Department Chief James Williams it’s an important tool to have in case a farmer gets stuck in a grain bin
A swarm of bees forced Fountain Valley first responders to call for backup after they were stung attempting to rescue several people from a swarm of the insects
Miami-Dade Fire Rescue leads search and rescue operations with more than 80 units on scene
Harrison Township firefighters used multiple tools to free the raccoon and checked for injuries after it was released from the cover
Orange County Fire Rescue firefighters helped get the workers down, and they were medically checked by paramedics on the ground
Download the eBook to learn the story of one crew’s dramatic rescue of several children, a back-to-basics look at VEIS, and a training officer’s guide to primary search training
The 20-person task force, comprised of volunteer police, fire and EMS responders, was created to respond in the event of an active shooter incident
A new step-by-step search procedure is getting police and firefighter boots on the ground faster as well as drones, helicopters and fire engines
The Junkyard Dog (JYD) ZStrut Rescue Strut uses a uniquely-engineered deployment method that eliminates the need for pins altogether
The death of Augusta Fire Lt. Ralph Jenkins, 60, during a boat trip remains under investigation, officials say
Bend Firefighter-Paramedic Jared Hopper ran into the house after a neighbor said the resident was disabled and couldn’t get out
The woman was still trapped in the basement after fire had consumed about half of the home
An off-duty Atlantic City firefighter was among the rescuers who aided the children struggling in choppy waters
Technical rescue crews managed to save the man after weather conditions prevented a helicopter from responding
Whitewater firefighters used rope systems to reach the plane occupants suspended 75 feet off the ground
The 3-year-old boy had been missing for more than 10 hours in cold temperatures when he was found by the firefighter
Eddy County fire officials say the fire excise tax funds will help enhance rescue response and fire investigations
Jacksonville Fire Chief Keith Powers said firefighters were initially told someone was still inside the home
About 130 firefighters responded to the blaze on the third floor of a six-story Bronx apartment building
Officials said the successful rescue amid “pitch black” conditions was due to a team effort between crews
At least eight people were injured in the crash that left one vehicle hanging off the side of a bridge
Rescuers pulled seven people from the water and rescued one from a cliff after the boat broke apart
Syracuse firefighters rescued an unconscious woman from the burning home
Two firefighter-paramedics were lowered into the mine to rescue the injured man
First responders found the man hanging upside down from the ceiling
The man was clinging to the side of the cliff “like a cat” as rescuers quickly formulated a plan to save him
Firefighters said none of the adults outside mentioned the baby, and instead asked them to save the dogs inside
