Posts tagged with "Rescue"
Go/no-go technical rescue: A swiftwater scenario
The victim drives the rescue. Your crews’ capabilities dictate the operation.
5 Ala. firefighters burned, injured during rescues in fatal fire
Montgomery Captain Donald L. Crenshaw, Jr. suffered second- and third-degree burns across 20% of his body as firefighters attempted to rescue three civilians
Mass. firefighters rescue 3 occupants, including wheelchair-bound woman, from house fire
New Bedford Lt. Steven Torres reportedly used his body to shield the woman from flames as he carried her down the stairs
‘It’s time to embrace a new culture – a culture of search and rescue’
Have we gotten so consumed by firefighter-centric safety culture that we lost focus on the civilians under our watch?
4 important considerations for victims of collapsed structures
Rescuers need to anticipate specific medical problems and patient needs as they prepare to encounter patients in a collapsed structure or debris pile
Don’t ditch your helmet for rescue missions – just find the right one
Your structural firefighting helmet is basically your best friend on the fireground. But here’s why you should look at a sleeker model for certain situations.
Station boots: What firefighters should know before purchase
Before you buy your next pair of station boots, understand the standards and different features – your feet will thank you
Training day: Firefighter training exercises for the ice rescue novice
Suit up your crew in turnout gear, PPE and flotation devices, using rope rescue equipment for these three ice rescue training drills
