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.
Hypothermic patients, multi-systems trauma and slippery scenes present difficult decision-making challenges for rescuers
Crush syndrome can be expected following any event where patients are trapped for a length of time
A structure collapse response is going to be bigger than just your crew, so requesting ample resources early can go a long way as technical rescue teams assemble
The slide occurred on a spring weekend when many skiers and snowboarders took advantage of late season snowfall in the Rocky Mountains
The three-person crew of a California fire engine cared for and transported the dog
Three people died and more than 130 were injured after two bombs exploded near the finish line of the Boston Marathon
Drones may be of benefit in EMS operations
Lt. Mark Leahey said the crew was aboard the Delta Captain when it began to sink i
The child was uninjured, but was sent to a hospital for a basic examination soon after her rescue
Rescuers believe the snowmobiler escaped injury because the crevasse was narrow
The firefighter was trapped in the water and pulled across rocky terrain
Authorities searching for man who was thrown from experimental aircraft on Fri.
The parents ran frantically to the store’s cashier asking for help after discovering the girl was not breathing
The firefighter came to the rescue of a woman who veered off the road after having a heart attack
A team of 25 rescuers worked through the night to free the miners trapped after an earthquake hit
More than 150 firefighters worked to free the worker who was up to his chest in mud for 4 hours some 75 feet below ground
The woman were able to drive away from the fast-moving flames
It is believed the pair was swept away by a fast-moving icy river
The dogl was unleashed and started mauling the girl in an unprovoked attack
China is among the world’s largest coal producers and has the worst mining safety record
The driver was doing doughnuts in a parking lot and hit an air-conditioning unit
The firefighter also went on to win the 15k race
The boy was swept out to sea as he played on the beach’s shore
The driver ducked before his head hit the truck he slammed into
A paramedic has spoken how he was brought back to life after going 68 minutes without a pulse
A search and rescue effort for the group began about 7 p.m. EST Thursday
The fan was badly injured during a Daytona Motor Speedway race
Officials say the site must now be secured as the it is too unstable to continue rescue efforts
After recovering, the victim and FF/medic kept in touch and went on dates
Fire investigators are still looking into the cause; one of the residents used oxygen
The small jet was diverted to an airport better prepared for such a landing; the plane landed without incident