Rescue Articles

Firefighters have seen their roles change significantly in recent years, as they respond to the challenges of the modern world.

I have spent time in several different countries discussing heavy rescue. Of course the most popular concept of heavy rescue is dealing with extrication.

Numerous national, local and international initiatives try to modernise the approach to Disaster Vulnerability in Developing Nations.

Vehicle Extrication Practice Training: Practice how you play! Do not accept nor seek out shortcuts that will leave you unprepared for real rescue scenes.

During a recent training session we wanted to carry out a quick dash lift, from past experience we know that the dash will move up fairly quickly with ease in most cases.

New developments in Airbag Technology now cushion occupants from more areas of the vehicle and increase safety in a crash.

I have instructed crews for many years on dealing with incidents where there is difficult or Restricted Access to Rescue Scenes.

New technology can make rescue work safer – Close collaboration is required between fire and rescue services and researchers in order to develop new technology for use in case of underground fires.

Hybrid/Electric Vehicle Safety – A Little Context. We all know that safety of rescue personnel is the single most important consideration during operational activities

A typical Mud Rescue involves using an inflatable raft to support the sinking casualty whilst the crew then use either water or air to soften the mud, allowing the casualty to be pulled to safety.