Rescue

Roller Coaster Riders Rescued on Coney Island

May 26, 2015

People got more than a thrilling ride on a roller coaster. They were rescued by firefighters.

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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

Little Rock Fire Department rescues man after spending three days in a manhole

Person Stuck in Manhole for Three Days Rescued by Little Rock, AR, Crews

Nov. 5, 2024