A good starting point for fire departments that want to create an ice rescue program or formalize an existing one is NFPA 2500: Standard for Operations and Training for Technical Search and Rescue ...

Fall protection plans don’t stop at harnesses, anchors and other personal protective equipment. They must also include step-by-step instructions for rescue after a fall. Every second counts after a ...

In many jurisdictions across the United States, it seems that the frequency of flooding and water-rescue incidents continues to trend upward. The all-hazard approach to the fire service has a large ...

The Aurora City Council recently approved accepting a justice assistance grant that will be used to buy water rescue equipment for the police department. The council approved accepting money from the ...

The Sarasota County Fire Department has new tools they've been training on ahead of this year's hurricane season.

The Newton Fire Department has enhanced its rescue capabilities with an $18,703.65 grant from Prairie Meadows, allowing for the purchase of new equipment to improve safety and response. The Newton ...

The state will send grant funding to rescue squads and fire departments, including agencies in Bristol, Piney Flats, Johnson City and Kingsport, to help buy equipment ...

Getting your Trinity Audio player ready... The Torrance Fire Department will now be the go-to agency in the South Bay for all search-and-rescue calls. The City Council recently approved the transfer ...

The Clarksville Fire Rescue was recently awarded a nearly $33,000 grant from the Gary Sinise Foundation for dive team equipment. The grant will provided multiple sets of specialized PPE, including dry ...