Technical Rescue

The Firehouse.com Technical Rescue product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various firefighter and rescue equipment, including confined space, structural collapse, trench rescue and USAR options.
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Operations & Training

Rescue Operation Turns to Recovery at Baltimore Bridge Collapse

March 27, 2024
Two of eight workers fixing potholes on the Francis Scott Key Bridge survived the collapse.
Photos courtesy of The Hazmat Guys
Rescue

Technical Rescue: What Is Solubility, and Why Should You Care?

March 25, 2024
Bobby Salvesen explains why firefighters should remind themselves of the details of the information on solubility, in particular, that they received during their hazmat training...
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Structural Collapse

Search Underway at Partial Building Collapse in Hancock, MD

March 25, 2024
The collapse team from Montgomery County Fire Rescue is assisting with the incident in Washington County.
Triad crews rescue man trapped in trench
Trench Rescue

Plumber Rescued from Trench in Belews Creek, NC

March 25, 2024
Technical rescue teams from Winston-Salem, Forsyth County and others worked for 90 minutes to free him.
Technical Rescue

Sysco Honors Louisville, KY, Firefighters for Daring Rescue

March 23, 2024
Louisville Firefighter Bryce Carden, who rappelled to rescue the driver, lauded his team for the success of the operation.