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.
Three helicopters, 14 units of blood and a trauma team flown into action — the Jan. 12 crash shows how Maryland is redefining field medicine with hospital-grade interventions on-scene
A delayed arrival and sharp instincts led to a lifesaving intervention by Maryland EMS clinicians when a fan went into sudden cardiac arrest
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
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
Following blindly causes trouble for rescuers