Not long ago, I was explaining to one of my students that our training agency was undergoing a transition from NFPA 1983 General Use to Technical Use rope and equipment. As I outlined the benefits, ...

OAK RIDGE (WATE) – Oak Ridge firefighters are using new equipment to save lives. In September alone, the department’s 3-to-1 rope haul system saved two lives. This past Labor Day, Don Welch thought he ...

Every day, emergency service providers strive to deliver better customer service to the citizens who they serve. These agencies also search for methods by which they can “do more with less.” Three ...

Earlier this year, a vehicle accident along Southern California’s Highway 101 left a car dangling over a 100′ drop near Santa Barbara. Seeing this incident made me question both my physical ...

Your department’s tech rescue program needs to train additional rope rescue technicians. Where do you start? An out-of-town open enrollment class? Maybe bring an outside instructor to your department?

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 ...