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.
Medical Director Jeremy Cushman encourages BLS providers to develop medical preplans for technical rescue scenarios they may encounter
EMS, fire providers should follow lessons from Hurricane Katrina while mobilizing to operate in a large arena of catastrophe
Stranded victims are at high risk of suspension trauma, which can be fatal in as little as 30 minutes
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
The Mount Desert Island Search & Rescue crew received 3 simultaneous calls to Acadia National Park last week
When responders heard the boy’s mom scream, they jumped to action, literally, hopping the fence because “We don’t have time to use key cards”
Surfside condo collapse search concludes after a month of work with 97 individuals confirmed dead
“It’s the best I could do with what I had,” said Officer Ronald Kennedy
A cop, an EMT and two corrections officers – one of whom is also a firefighter – were on the right road at the right time
A driver in Littlefield and his toddler died after a 3-vehicle crash involving an ambulance, car and semi-truck
The crew was given a key to the county and made honorary commanders of the Miami-Dade Fire Rescue Department
The Israeli search and rescue team that arrived in South Florida shortly after the Champlain Towers South collapsed last month is heading home
Several theme park accidents have occurred in the last several weeks, some of them fatal
A Gaffney City firefighter was airlifted to the hospital and is recovering
Racine’s Steve Leger was air lifted to a nearby hospital, where he remains
Rescue workers and families mourn together, honoring those lost in the condo collapse
Dov Maisel advises on 5 elements of disaster response as United Hatzalah’s Psychotrauma and Crisis Response Unit team responds to Florida
Multiple departments were recognized for saving Sean Watson, a mostly nonverbal child, trapped inside a burning home
Insights into the deadly Fla. condo collapse, how post-9/11 changes have improved incident command
Lower Merion Twp. crews spent 3 hours at the scene; an independent investigation will be conducted to find the cause
The 7-year-old was found late Thursday as crews searched through debris
Rescue workers search for victims in their backyards and are seeking treatment themselves, for blisters, foot injuries, heat exhaustion and fatigue
Cooling centers, water distribution and other precautions not enough to prevent heat-related fatalities
