Rescue

Md. Personnel Honored for Saving Life

May 22, 2015

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Teamwork by Frederick County, Md. fire and rescue personnel last summer saved the life of a man injured in a zip line mishap.

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The training better equip personnel with the skills needed for animal-related emergencies (e.g., horses, cattle) in Seminole County, especially in rural areas.

Seminole County, FL, Fire Department Hosts Large Animal Rescue Training

Nov. 13, 2024

Providing forced air duct-type ventilation might improve final outcomes of a rescue effort for an animal victim in oxygen-deficient atmospheres if delivered near its face while simultaneously alleviating some of the concerns with the space for the rescuer.

Animal Rescues: Is the Duckling in the Drain the Modern Canary in the Coal Mine?

Brandi Phillips

Nov. 8, 2024

A ThermoFisher identiFINDER was used at a recent radiological incident at a Brookhaven, NY, landfill and mistakenly detected the presence of reactor-grade plutonium. This triggered a call to the Department of Energy’s Radiological Assistance Program team, which used a more sophisticated high-purity germanium crystal detector to correctly identify lutetium-177.

Technical Rescue: Radiological Emergencies

Nov. 8, 2024

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Hazardous Materials

Colorado Springs Hazmat Crews Respond to Polls for Suspicious Ballots

Nov. 5, 2024

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Technical Rescue

MA Task Force 1 Creator Remembered for Contributions to USAR

Nov. 5, 2024