Category Archives: Real Rescues

Here’s what’s happening in the real world of rescue.

A stingray, my teenager and special care from the Fort Morgan VFD

Posted on June 9, 2011 by

So many communities and sleepy villages across America rely on their local volunteer fire departments for first responding. It is a critical service that saves lives, and a lot of pain in the world. In my case, the Fort Morgan … Continue reading →

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‘What pride to be Chilean’: Rescue effort galvanizes Chilean citizens

Posted on October 13, 2010 by

By Greg Botelho, CNN October 13, 2010 3:40 p.m. EDT …Copiapo, which could have been the site of mass mourning had the miners’ rescue effort gone awry, instead became home to a patriotic festival. The strong national pride was omnipresent: … Continue reading →

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Volunteer firefighters involved in a well-rescue violated state labor laws

Posted on September 22, 2010 by

As reported by SETH SLABAUGH, September 9, 2010, in thestarpress.com MUNCIE, INDIANA — The heroic confined-space rescue efforts of Liberty Township volunteer firefighters on May 26 has landed them in hot water. State officials say the volunteers violated occupational safety … Continue reading →

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Fort Worth Firefighters Quickly Switch Gears to Perform Trench Rescue

Posted on September 14, 2010 by

Tom Vines, rescue author, shares this incredible report posted on FireFighter Nation. Firefighters often arrive at the scene of a rescue only to find that the situation is completely different from what the 911 call reported. This was the case … Continue reading →

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Send us your REAL Rescue stories!

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

When real-life disasters strike, your rescue skills are put to the test. Stories and photos of successful rope rescues (as well as lessons learned) can be extremely valuable to other rescuers. Share your story with us! If it’s selected for … Continue reading →

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Worker Falls into 9-Foot Man Hole

Posted on August 3, 2010 by

Last week in Beaumont, Texas, a worker fell into a 9-foot man-hole and was rescued 30 minutes after firefighters arrived on the scene.  WATCH THE VIDEO.

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