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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Wear appropriate gear, build in fail safes and backup plans, and be aware of changing water conditions to conduct a successful swift water rescue
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
The Weather Channel released footage of a tornado that appeared to touch down in a New Orleans suburb and would later cross the Mississippi River
The two girls and two boys were reported to be in serious condition
The Amarillo medic and the 16-month-old child were treated for smoke inhalation
A Baton Rouge EMS spokesman said the baby was “tough,” and that the 8-month-old child did not cry during the rescue
The Florida-based rescue nonprofit Project DYNAMO successfully evacuated the twin boys, as well as a British baby girl, to Poland from war-torn Kyiv
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
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
Pittsburgh Paramedic Jon Atkinson praised the EMS providers who responded amidst the challenging conditions
Pat Paisley was driving home in a snowstorm when he saw a car stuck on a double railroad crossing
Pittsburgh Fire Chief Darryl Jones reported that 10 people were injured, and three were transported to a hospital
Fire Lieutenant Colby Fiske, Deputy Bob O’Connell, Firefighters Bill Nicholson and Eric Larson and West Boylston Police Sgt. Anthony Papandrea were presented with the district attorney’s Team Excellence and Merit
Rescuers have had to crawl over the dead to get to the living, said Jeremy Creason, Mayfield’s fire chief and emergency services director
Dozens of emergency vehicles responded to an MCI at the Amazon center near Edwardsville, Ill., following severe storms
From pulling people out of burning buildings, to rendering aid in a catastrophic traffic pileup while injured, these heroic stories of off-duty responders will stun you
Detailing the US&R system in Florida, challenges faced by SAR crews, and lessons learned from the catastrophic incident
The team was conducting a drill and filming a volunteer recruitment video when a car drove off the marina parking lot
More than 100 rescuers were involved in the effort as residents were stranded in their vehicles and in their homes
2 women were severely injured when their single-engine Cessna Skyhawk crashed in Miramar, Fla.
Multiple Mechanicsburg firefighters and EMTs happened to be in the area for one of the worst fires in recent memory
South Kingstown EMS trio came to the aid of State Police Col. James Manni who was experiencing anaphylaxis
A McCabe Ambulance crew pulled two people from a burning car after it had crashed into a tree
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
The town of McEwen was pummeled with about 17 inches of rain in less than a day, prompting water rescues, road closures and communications disruptions
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
Eric Jabbusch, 51, was rescued after being pinned beneath about 10,000 pounds of steel sheet pilings in July 2020
Actor Bob Odenkirk was transported to the hospital after an on-set collapse while filming of “Better Call Saul” in Albuquerque