Rescue
The rescue topic covers a range of tactical considerations for performing rescues or after natural disasters. Use this page to find tips all types of rescue in fire and EMS.
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Gaston County first responders found the teen, missing since Wednesday, on a Crowders Mountain cliff
Monroe County’s Trauma Star helicopter transported one patient to a mainland hospital
Maryland State Police Trooper 5 conducted two hoist rescues of injured hikers
Several rescue companies worked on patient extrication in the Jefferson County crash
Two people were injured when their vehicle went into the James River before a bridge-tunnel
The Twin Falls County Sheriff’s Office said rescuers worked across difficult terrain into the night to safely package and remove the patient
Grand Canyon National Park’s Search and Rescue team had to set up a rope rescue since a helicopter rescue was not feasible
Wilkes-Barre officials recognized firefighter/EMTs and paramedics as well christened a new ambulance
First responders in fire and police boats, along with the U.S. Coast Guard, responded to a crash off Long Island’s south shore
Gig Harbor Fire & Medic One requested additional specialized help to complete the rope rescue
One person was pinned under the vehicle after it crashed into the Los Angeles service center reception area
Four first responders in Bell County were injured when a porch collapsed while they were moving a patient
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
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Rescuers in Veronia said it was impossible to see the crash site due to the heavy brush.
A language barrier led to the initial call being dispatched as a medical emergency at a Milford construction site
A worker in Durham was hit by a piece of equipment and left hanging 150 feet about the ground
One person is dead after a boat capsized in Lake Michigan
LAFD firefighters had to extricate three people from the car after it crashed into the camp
12 people were injured including four firefighters in the Manhattan collapse
Four civilians and two firefighters were injured during the collapse of the crane in Manhattan
Residents reported an explosion in the Newark Housing Authority building that led to the collapse
First responders faced difficult terrain while working together to reach, package and remove an unconscious, bleeding patient
At least 25 patients were transported to local hospitals after a second-floor deck at a Billings country club collapsed
Boston firefighters had difficulty removing the injured sailor due to narrow areas inside the historic ship
The LAFD said one of the crane’s arms broke as workers were removing the billboard
Officials in Upper Makefield say they will change their operations to include an underwater search by the weekend
A group of 40 people were having a picnic in the Santa Rosa park when the large branch fell
2 people and a dog were rescued after an explosion sent them into the water at Gloucester Harbor
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