Rescue Articles

Rescue tool evaluations have become pivotal in the decision process of fire departments shopping around for their next rescue tool set.

Preparedness is the key for a successful search and rescue (SAR) operation.

Decontamination shelters have evolved to keep pace with potential threats and to extend the range of applications. It is important to make the right choice.

How long can I work with my battery-operated rescue tool? We are being asked this question a lot..

When search and rescue cameras were first introduced in the early 1990s, they changed the way technical search specialists conducted operations in collapsed structures.

Alternative methods in RTC extraction are those that are out of the norm, using different tools and techniques to remove doors and other parts of a vehicle.

Hydraulic spreaders are a great tool for creating internal space. Once a rear hatch is opened/removed, the rear seats can be completely removed to improve access.

Cross ramming is a technique that involves pushing the construction of a vehicle back to its original shape as much as possible.

On modern vehicles the B pillar rip/blowout is far more difficult than on older vehicles. Stronger, stiffer construction means that ‘ripping’ or ‘tearing’ your initial relief cut can create problems and delays.

When searching at night they need to know their portable lights will meet two vital requirements: they must switch on instantly and keep working for hours – without fail.