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Emergency crews rescue tractor-trailer driver dangling off West Virginia bridge

Driver Rescued from Cab Dangling Over Mason County, WV, Bridge

Three rope systems were established during the challenging rescue on I-35 near Point Pleasant.

Dec. 3, 2025

2 injured after overhead interstate sign collapses on car in Charlotte

Technical Rescue

Overhead Sign Crashes onto Car on Charlotte, NC, Highway

Dec. 1, 2025

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Dec. 1, 2025

Person Fell 80 Feet from Santa Cruz, CA, Tree as Firefighters Prepared for Rescue

Person Fell 80 Feet from Santa Cruz, CA, Tree as Firefighters Prepared for Rescue

Nov. 25, 2025

Hazmat Crews Called to Ship Fire at Port of Los Angeles

Operations & Training

Hazmat Crews Called to Ship Fire at Port of Los Angeles

Nov. 22, 2025

A tree that’s on the roof of a car that’s on its four wheels initially might not seem like anything special or unique. However, the tree itself is full of concerns to consider. The round shape of the tree trunk creates the issue in which it can roll in either direction off of the roof. Where the tree landed can influence the thought process greatly. Is it at the midpoint of the tree, to the extent that it’s teetering in the center? Is only one end of it on the vehicle? How is it stabilized? Can a strut be used, or is it best to set up a chain basket in coordination with the struts?

Technical Rescue

Technical Rescue Incidents & Unstable Loads

Nov. 20, 2025

Officials: Person in critical condition after vehicle drives into Inner Harbor

Crews Rescue Woman from Submerged Vehicle in Baltimore's Inner Harbor

Nov. 19, 2025

Worker rescued after nearly five hours following deadly Massachusetts trench collapse

Trench Collapse in Yarmouth, MA, Leaves One Dead, Two Hurt

Nov. 19, 2025

In the effort to remove PFAS from hazmat suits that can be decontaminated after exposure to be reused and can be repaired, Ansell applied coated fabric to its AlphaTec Phantom garment. As a result, user comfort level is less than that which is provided by counterparts that are textile-based but contain PFAS, but the members of the FDNY hazmat training center found the downgrade more than tolerable.

Hazardous Materials

How Hazmat Detectors and Suits Make Every Second Count

Nov. 17, 2025

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