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.
Coordination for rescues like these take a huge amount of effort
A paramedic has spoken how he was brought back to life after going 68 minutes without a pulse
These hoaxes might be indicative of changes in how people view public safety services
The paramedics’ quick actions saved the life of the 2-year-old when he choked on his food at a daycare
The fire department’s brand new LUCAS 3 Chest Compression System performed consistent and accurate chest compressions on the victim
Matheus Silva was swimming with teammates when he cried out for help and then went underwater
The man was underwater in a pond when he felt a bite on his left arm
Investigators said she was unresponsive when police and paramedics arrived but was revived with a dose of naloxone
Fire crews initiated a full water rescue, sending a boat and helicopter as well as ground crews to the scene
Xavier Willard, 5, was going to music class with his mom when he ran off and jumped in the river
Tuanika Brown carried the crying baby to safety and checked on his mom amidst the chaos
John Tumpane and two others clung to the unidentified woman until emergency responders arrived
A hospital spokesman said the woman is recovering in the surgical intensive care unit
The Metropolitan Transportation Authority said the emergency braking system on the train triggered, but it was unclear why
Video surveillance showed the baby was left in the car for about two and a half hours
Eric Baker sprang into action, grabbing the rink’s portable defibrillator
Officials said the swimmer was overcome by a strong current about halfway across the river
The people injured ranged from 3 years old to older than 80; the crowd had gathered for the memorial service of William Nickell
EMTs started the program as a unique way to get young community members interested in the field
Park rangers worked to revive the guide, but he was pronounced dead before he could be transported by helicopter to a hospital
The woman, who was in her 60s, was transported to the hospital
The Mexican woman was locked and abandoned in the ambulance by human smugglers
The 12-year-old girl used what she learned about creating a tourniquet from the popular book-turned-movie
The man tried to run from the bees for almost a quarter of a mile before lying down
The woman who fell and hit her head died before she could be reached
After three hours, crews and the man’s family finally coaxed him down
Tori McEwen, whose husband served in the Army, took the time to roll it up for safe keeping
EMT Bailey Parton was hiking with her friend when she heard a cry for help
Four people had jumped into the water in an attempt to pull out two children who’d fallen in
Josh Poole was passing by when he saw the man in the water
Six years ago, Andy Kilsheimer took emergency medical technician training. Today he’s awfully glad he did.
Firefighters and EMTs worked for more than an hour to saw down the 4-foot-long, 2-inch-wide branch
Lem Dermid is on a mission to thank every paramedic, doctor and nurse who saved his life