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
6-year-old Arabian was part of photo clinic on beach when it was spooked by waves, ran off
Torrential downpours have ravaged parts of southern China this month
New take on old diving method comes in wake of SUV crash in Kanawha River, killing driver
Utility worker fell 15 feet into canyon; rescuers rappelled down, built pulley system
Since the 2011 suicide, Alameda Fire has beefed up its water rescue equipment and training
Firehouse Subs donated $19,000 of Res-Q-Jacks, Paratech systems purchased with customer donations and fundraising auction
1-year-old Darnell Brown’s foot slipped into drain; he then rolled 20 to 25 feet to bottom
2 died when city barge pushed by tug collided with disabled duck boat on Delaware River in 2010
5-foot wave submerged VW Polo, trapping victim and his dog
Crews responded after receiving mayday call Sunday from vessel’s owner that it was sinking
When rescuers located missing woman Saturday, she was holed up along creek suffering from hypothermia
Public safety agencies use land in question to load ambulances, land helicopters, board boats to make rescues
About 60 people were involved in search, including fire and EMS units
Rescuers rely on GPS-based system to locate ships in area of distressed vessel to come pick up crew
Victim was 35-year-old Ryan King, a Bangor man who was partially on the rocks and partially in the Kenduskeag waters after falling 12 to 15 feet
Rescue workers had to sedate victim because he was in so much pain during rescue effort
Woman was last seen with another Marine; police say foul play is likely
Warnings had said more than 24 hours ahead that possible ‘high-end, life-threatening event’ would occur over weekend
100-pound mutt was trapped in culvert next to drainage ditch
Last year alone, River Watch patrollers intercepted nearly 1,300 people near river
Firefighters trained in special technical rescues lowered ropes into chimney, instructed boy to slide his hands through loops of the ropes
Bystander jumps down to tracks to rescue man as train was approaching
Montrose Search and Rescue Team found her injured after pickup truck fell 350 feet over mountain road
Workers were trying to lift something with crane when vessel capsized in Hudson River
Dozens of first responders came to the accident site
Victims were injured when their 67-foot racing yacht was damaged by colossal wave
Technicians were able to set up rope system and ferry all members of family trapped by river to safety
Collision left driver’s car in flames, trapping his children, ages 3 and 6, inside
Man made it to natural gas rig early Saturday, where he managed to reach galley and phone for help