Technical Rescue
The FireRescue1 Technical Rescue resource page offers news related to technical rescue incidents as well as expert analysis focused on detailing tech rescue skills for beginner- and advanced-level skills.
First responders worked to find signs of life inside an excavator buried under rocks and boulders at a quarry in Sterling
Firefighters reportedly had to wait for an OSHA permit before entering the pipe
First responders from several departments faced many challenges while working to rescue two men trapped inside a Spring Township grain bin
With the aid of the ATV-3 Prowler, paramedics were able to get to the patient, load him onto a stretcher and deliver him to a crew waiting nearby
The Office of the State Fire Commissioner awarded nearly $258,000 in grant money to 22 fire and rescue units
African elephant named Malaika was found lying on her side early Monday and unable to stand up
Rescuers first used chains and cable to stabilize and secure the rear of the car to the bridge, and at the woman’s request, rescuers removed the dog from the car first
The boy fell through the ice covering a deep, five-foot fissure in the ground
Size and technique matter when choosing and using the right cutter spreader combination extrication tools
Firefighters used harnesses and ropes to lower the two men six stories to the ground safely
The evolution of emergency services provided by municipal fire departments and the fire service budget
A woman who apparently jumped from a bridge into the Androscoggin River was rescued by first responders in boats
New ‘Lazy Susan’ design helps fire crews store more tools in tight spaces without sacrificing quick access
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Tabletop exercises and relationships with railway officials will help with scene management in the event of a train derailment
The New Orleans Fire Department said all 11 workers were hurt, including one who was trapped in debris
Dozens of firefighters worked for hours trying to rescue the man before locating his body after a trench he was working in collapsed
Resource management is key to overcoming access, patient transportation and ventilation challenges in a tunnel rescue
The LEVR System offers easy payout, reliable edge transition and simple descent control
Educating firefighters on extricating patients in hard-to-reach areas, like roadside embankments
The tragic incident in Miami, Fla., illustrates the need for training and equipping every fire department for special operations
Firefighters had to rappel to reach the victim; it took about 20 minutes to extricate him from the truck
Proper selection and placement of shoring, nails, gussets and bracing save lives during complex extrications
It took firefighters two-and-a-half hours to pull the teens out; officials said entering the cave is dangerous and illegal
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
This involved technique, while rarely used, can enable rescuers to create enough space to extricate a victim safely
Here are the important things to keep in mind to prepare and practice for this type of response
Rope rescue teams need to utilize improved and safer technologies for attaching the attendant to the litter and belaying a live load
Trench-rescue training evolutions don’t accurately reflect real scenarios; here’s a look at how to overcome some of those gaps
Winds were blowing about 15 mph during the rescue; no one was injured
While no one technique is suited for every extrication situation, one method is far better most of the time
Stranded victims are at high risk of suspension trauma, which can be fatal in as little as 30 minutes
The edge transition is one of the most critical moments in a rope rescue, and these steps will help you improve efficiency
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