First responders train together during active shooter exercise

Belmont County’s Rescue Task Force spent the day training for an active shooter scenario at Shadyside High School. The group ...
Iowa Public Radio

'There's no 911 for us': Inside America's elite urban search and rescue teams

On a blustery morning in Dayton, Ohio, eight firefighters from around the country stand in front of a 20-foot concrete cylinder with the words "BELL TOWER" spray-painted on the front. They're here for ...
WFMZ-TV

Rise in school threats causing concern in Lehigh County community, rescue task force trains for active shooter

LEHIGH COUNTY, Pa. (WFMZ) -- A rise in school threats has many on edge. Just yesterday, an Allentown student was charged for a bomb threat to Trexler Middle School. Police say the threat was a hoax ...
Firehouse

Rescue Task Force: The Next Step

To enhance the efficiency and effectiveness of emergency responses, focusing on increasing capabilities, expediting threat mitigation and improving casualty outcomes, a successful Active ...
WESA

State funding will expand Pittsburgh rescue task force, add search dogs

Pennsylvania Urban Search and Rescue Strike Task Force 1 Leader Brian Kokkila discusses the process of obtaining a higher accreditation at the Fire Bureau Headquarters. Dogs that can sniff out people ...
Janesville Gazette

'As prepared as possible.' Emergency responders use Craig High School for active shooter training

JANESVILLE — While Janesville Craig High School students are away on spring break all week, firefighters from Janesville and police officers and 911 dispatchers from across Rock County have taken over ...
WOOD-TV

GRFD crews rescue fisherman in Grand River during training exercise

GRAND RAPIDS, Mich. (WOOD) — A rescue task force happened to be on the Grand River in Grand Rapids Wednesday when a fisherman fell into the water. Members of the Grand Rapids Fire Department were out ...