6+ day, 10+ hour ago   (225+ words) The American Heart Association could tell me how many people were saved by CPR. City and County lifeguards reported how many people were saved at beaches every year, and the U.S. Coast Guard documents about 3,000 rescues every year. How was it…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago   (105+ words) Fire Engineering Two people sustained significant burn injuries after an overnight tent fire in Nanakuli on the island of Oahu, Hawaii, according to reports. The Honolulu Star-Advertiser reports that Honolulu (HI) firefighters rescued the two victims after responding around 2 a.m. for…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (542+ words) Rescue incidents rarely fit into a single category. One call may require vehicle extrication tools, while the next demands structural shoring, ventilation equipment, and forcible entry capabilities. Having access to a complete portfolio ensures responders are prepared for any scenario…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (694+ words) By Columbia Southern University Across the United States, communities rely heavily on volunteer firefighters to respond to fires, medical emergencies, rescues, hazardous materials incidents and natural disasters. That level of responsibility requires sound judgment, adaptability and leadership under pressure. These…...

1+ week, 5+ day ago   (613+ words) Fire Engineering Clarion Events Fire & Rescue Group has promoted Lauren Ocoma to Senior Vice President, Events & Brand Strategy, for its Fire & Rescue Group. In her expanded role, Ocoma assumes broader leadership responsibility for FDIC International and for the continued development…...

2+ week, 5+ day ago   (192+ words) BRANDON, S.D.—Spartan Emergency Response, a brand of Spartan Fire, LLC, and manufacturer of fire apparatus, announces that the Denver (CO) Fire Department has chosen Spartan Emergency Response and its authorized dealer, Mile-Hi Fire Apparatus, to provide the city with three…...