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.
Amid the grief and devastation of survivors, many are sharing the courageous efforts of first responders, fellow residents, family members and even camp counselors who put their lives on the line to save others
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Steve Whitehead describes when you might encounter this scenario and how you should handle it
Company says lifeguard broke company rule, could have put beachgoers in his section in jeopardy
Firefighters rescue Neb. man who was trying to hang swing for his daughter
Fell from a 90-foot cliff Saturday during the rescue of two stranded teenage hikers on Mount Olympus
Building is “totally unsafe” and could collapse at any time
Water was reportedly surrounding house, no way for them to evacuate to higher ground
Communication between the rescue crews and the command center was difficult through the canyon
Rescue workers search for victims of Canada mall roof collapse, 1 feared dead in rubble
During hour-long rescue, firefighters used axes, crowbars, air chisel, rotary saw to get teen out
They were rescued after three-hour operation involving multiple emergency agencies
Officer distracted suicidal man by speaking to him through loudspeaker while others climbed up to roof
He slid 3,000 feet to his death after aiding the rescue of 4 climbers
These hoaxes might be indicative of changes in how people view public safety services
Acted instinctively, didn’t have time to consider all of the ‘what-ifs’
Man had been kayaking with friends when he veered into dangerous part of river, became separated from his kayak
Rescuers took about 1.5 hours to find unidentified woman who called 911 on untraceable TracFone
‘They impede the ability of first responders like the Coast Guard and our partners to respond to real distresses where real lives may be in genuine peril.’
People were found floating in a life raft
Teen grabbed man and held his head above water
Local restaurateur drove his car off road, crashed into water near bridge
34 rescue personnel worked rescue, some of them from Roanoke and Salem fire and rescue units
Man’s 50-foot sailboat was hit by whale, began sinking
Investigation under way
Search and rescue operation Monday cost at least $88,000, lasted about 4 hours
Mayor: Colorado Springs 911 system logged more than 600 calls in 2 hours
Va. Department of Emergency Management estimates that 20 people lost their homes, primarily due to wind damage
In the El Paso sector, there are 137 emergency medical technicians and nine paramedics assigned to the Border Patrol
Eleven people, all in their 20s, needed to be rescued
Shasta County sheriff’s deputies, Redding firefighters, some fishermen aided in rescue
Tuesday’s air and ground search yielded ‘couple of false alarms’ but no aircraft