Rescue

The Firehouse.com Rescue product category is a collection of information, product listings and resources for researching various technical rescue tools and equipment, including hazmat, water and ice rescue, vehicle extrication trench and collapse rescue tool options.
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EMS

Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, Officials Consider Lifeguards after Girl Dies in Sand Hole

Feb. 29, 2024
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue crews patrol the beach twice per shift while volunteers and deputies also make checks.
Dennis C. Sharpe
Pumper

Delivery: Wilmington, DE, Rescue/Engine

Feb. 28, 2024
This Pierce Enforcer rescue/engine was placed in service by the Wilmington Fire Department and carries extrication, confined space and high-angle rescue equipment.
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Operations & Training

Johnstown, PA, Training Facility Reinstalled at New Location

Feb. 21, 2024
Johnstown Assistant Fire Chief Jim McCann said they will use the additional space to enhance training scenarios.
Young girl dies after being buried in sand hole at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Young girl dies after being buried in sand hole at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Young girl dies after being buried in sand hole at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Young girl dies after being buried in sand hole at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Young girl dies after being buried in sand hole at Lauderdale-by-the-Sea Beach
Technical Rescue

Girl Dies in Sand Hole on Lauderdale-by-the-Sea, FL, Beach

Feb. 21, 2024
Pompano Beach Fire Rescue medics, firefighters and civilians dug in the six-foot hole to free her.
Seminole County Fire Department
Training Drills

Seminole County, FL, First Responders Hold Joint Training with U.S. Navy

Feb. 19, 2024
Emergency response training stations included extrication, high-angle rescue and bomb squad/drones.