In the May 2025 issue of Firehouse, we discussed roof rope operations and what those types of incidents bring to the table (“Roof Rope Operations and Training ...

After thick clouds grounded a rescue helicopter, firefighters performed a risky, high-angle rescue to save a hapless hiker ...

EQUALITY (WSIL) — The Equality fire department is still trying to raise money for new rope rescue equipment. The fire department started a GoFundMe in April and has since raised only $1,420 of the $12 ...

SHEBOYGAN (WLUK) -- The Wisconsin Department of Justice Silver Alert says 63-year-old Todd Janssen is missing from Sheboygan and was last seen around 6:00 a.m. Neville Public Museum closing early ...

For every organization, continually evaluating mission and purpose is imperative. It’s easy to get off track or diluted in staying true to your primary objective. When it comes to rope rescue, there’s ...

ROCHESTER, N.Y. – The Rochester Fire Department said a man about 50 years old was involved in a sledding accident on Sunday afternoon. A rope rescue was requested and the victim was put in a basket ...

Two cousins, ages 13 and 11, trapped for hours in Atlanta elevator shaft reunite with firefighters who used rope system to ...