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2 surfers rescued after being caught in rip current off Cape Kiwanda Beach

Surfer Stranded on Rock Face Rescued by Nestucca, OR, Firefighters

The Nestucca firefighters rappelled down the cliff to assist the surfer.

Feb. 23, 2026

Salinas crews rescue 4 people, 4 dogs stranded on Carr Lake island after water rises

People, Dogs Rescued from Island by Paso Robles, CA, Crews

Feb. 20, 2026

Deadliest American avalanche in over 40 years kills 8, 1 still missing

Technical Rescue

Deadliest U.S. Avalanche in Decades Leaves Eight Dead, One Missing

Feb. 19, 2026

Two workers were rescued by Sacramento firefighters.

Scaffolding Tilts, Leaving Workers Stranded in Sacramento, CA

Feb. 18, 2026

Search for missing skiers after avalanche continues

Ten Skiers Missing, Six Rescued after Avalanche near Truckee, CA

Feb. 18, 2026

{MAJOR CONFINED SPACE RESCUE MATRIX~FDNY BOX 8780~PERSON THAT FELL INTO SHAFT ON 59TH STREET BRIDGE}

FDNY Crews Rescue Teen from Shaft on Bridge

Feb. 17, 2026

Perdue Rig Goes off VA Bridge

Driver Dead After Rig Goes off Chesapeake Bay Bridge-Tunnel in Virginia

Feb. 16, 2026

Technical rescue incidents often require multiple skill sets. Technical rescue officers must ensure that the right people are placed performing the right tasks, such as trench rescue shoring, rigging and patient packaging all being performed together.

Technical Rescue

The Best Technical Rescue Officers Don’t Micromanage

Feb. 13, 2026

The scene at the first of two accidents where tractor-trailer cabs were left hanging over the Ohio River from a bridge.

Bridging the Gap: Lessons Learned Louisville Fire Department's Multiple High-Angle Bridge Rescues

Feb. 13, 2026

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