Rescue

Small Plane Skids Off BWI Runway

May 26, 2015

An investigation is underway to determine why the plane didn't stop on the runway Tuesday morning.

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Firefighters rescue teenager who got stuck in a tree while trying to rescue his pet bird

Technical Rescue

Cockatiel, Teen Rescued from Tree by Orange County, CA, Firefighters

Oct. 25, 2024

A memorial at the Gloucester City, NJ, Fire Department (GCFD) firehouse honors GCFD Firefighter Thomas Stewart III, Mount Ephraim, NJ, Fire Department Fire Chief James Sylvester and Deputy Chief John West, and the three children who were killed. Problems regarding GCFD culture, training, tactics, communications, personnel assignment and special operations were uncovered from the results of the investigation of the incident. Today, the department’s standards of performance are transformed.

Operations & Training

Fire Studies: Lessons Learned—The Gloucester City Tragedy

Oct. 25, 2024

Nationwide is continuing to work with partners throughout the year to provide additional grain rescue tubes and training sessions to fire departments in need.

Rescue Ready: 58 Fire Crews Get Life-Saving Grain Rescue Tools

Oct. 24, 2024

Dog recovered safely 6 days after Haymarket house explosion

Operations & Training

Dog Extricated from Haymarket, VA, Explosion Debris after Six Days

Oct. 22, 2024

During Hurricane Debby in August 2024, Dr. David Griffin was given the opportunity to be the incident commander in the Municipal Emergency Operations Center for one of the 12-hour night operational periods.

Leadership Lessons: Hurricane Debby—A Collective Response

Dr. David Griffin

Oct. 22, 2024