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.
A well-coordinated response between lifeguards, EMS, and park officials led to full recovery for a 16-year-old patient with muscular dystrophy
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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Two skiers, 65 and 19, killed after dropping from helicopter
Fiji leader: cyclone damage ‘overwhelming’
Worse crisis was averted thanks to avalanche recovery equipment
The rescue crew did not enter water to attempt to retrieve a body in light of the sharks
40 people evacuated from buildings with damaged roofs
12,000 tons of aid delivered in just 10 days
20 firefighters were told that due to health and safety regulations, they could not use their own equipment to save a woman who was screaming for 6 hours
Heavy pack ice from the Baltic Sea trapped a ferry with 1,000 aboard
Authorities climbed 200 feet to save them
Death toll hits 708 after 8.8 magnitude earthquake
No heavy earth-moving equipment available for search and rescue
Medevac only used twice so far, but Bell 407 is always on standby
At least 42 dead, hundreds injured and potentially buried
Search and rescue operations led by Brazilian authorities
Mother was in court getting restraining order against Shamsiddi Abdur-Raheem
Joseph Bohlig fell 1,500 feet to his death
Authorities say helicopter seated 6
1 certified SAR dog equals 40 human beings trained in disaster relief
French rescuers pull 17-year-old from rubble
International team unearths shop clerk in good condition
An 8-, 9-, and 11-year-old boy fell through the ice and were later pronounced dead at the hospital
Urban waterways treacherous for drivers, pedestrians
6.1 magnitude temblor the largest since initial quake
Looting and violence taking over capital
Death toll still unknown 6 days after quake
Avalanches befall ski resort country 2-3 times per year
Eight-wheeled amphibious vehicle completes first mission
International Red Cross says 3 million may need emergency aid
Competitors in local fishing tournament aid passengers on sinking boat
Mat-Su Borough says it’s not fair to charge all taxpayers for far-flung rescues