Technical Rescue

Rescuers Discuss Extrication Effort
The victim, who was crushed up to his waist, shocked CAL FIRE Firefighter Ryan Gobler when he asked for help.
Dec. 15, 2025
Yarmouth Fire Department
Yarmouth firefighters were trained in basic trench rescue operations when a long-term construction project began. The lessons from that training paid off on Nov. 18, 2025 when a trench collapse occured.
Dec. 12, 2025
Shane Palmer
During the North Carolina Emergency Training Center facility opening ceremony, in New London, they demonstrated different scenarios that the facility can offer rescue students.
Dec. 12, 2025
Nevada County Consolidated FD/Facebook
Rescue technicans set up operations to rescue a person who fell into an abandoned mine.
Dec. 8, 2025
2 injured after overhead interstate sign collapses on car in Charlotte
Dec. 1, 2025
Photos by Robert Policht
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?
Nov. 20, 2025
Worker rescued after nearly five hours following deadly Massachusetts trench collapse
Nov. 19, 2025
Toppled Tree Traps Woman in South Mountain, PA, Bed for Two Hours
Nov. 7, 2025
Moment Rome medieval tower Torre dei Conti collapses leaving several injured
Nov. 4, 2025

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