Category: Rescue Operations
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9/11 21st anniversary 2022 NYC
This year marks 21 years since the terrorist attack on the U.S. On 9/11 21st anniversary of 2022 is possibly celebrated in Newyork City. September 11 is Patriot Day and a National Day of Service and Remembrance. Americans are encouraged to volunteer in their communities on this day in honor of the victims and first…
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The Animal Rescue by the Rescue 1122
The Animal Rescue Operations and the Role of the Rescue 1122 The animal rescue team at Rescue 1122 and the high-altitude animal rescue team of Alpine Swat have joined hands to rescue a recuperating black bear. Yesterday, a black bear trapped in an old mining building, in the mountainous area of KPK. A car hit…
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Fire safety on construction sites: What firefighters need to know
May not yet install and functioning Sprinkler systems, smoke detection, and fire alarms. Rarely don’t hear about significant fires in buildings under construction, renovation, or demolition for more than a week. These incidents are more common than we realize. There have been several fires in recent months in Idaho’s commercial buildings, as well as in…
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People first or water first?
Water first or people first? A critical question for the first-arriving crewmember People first or water first? This is a crucial issue for the crew member who is first to arrive. Three priorities should be at the forefront: life safety, accident stabilization, and property conservation. The most important one is safety for life. Life security…
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Why so many firefighters don’t become paramedics?
Within fire-based EMS systems everywhere, the number of firefighter paramedics is dwindling. Fire departments are trying to fill the vacancies by recruiting new paramedics. Campaigns for recruitment that promise great rewards, sign-on bonuses, and assured shifts away ambulances are loading Facebook feeds. Ten years ago, when jobs in the fire service weren’t plentiful, efforts such…
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Few things to know before buying a rotary saw
What is a Rotary SAW? A Rotary saw is an electrical machine that we use in different industries to cut, shape, and finish wood, metal, plastic, and other materials. The rotary SAW most of the time we use in rescue operations when people are trapped in confined spaces. The user used this to cut the…
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What is the Fire Triangle?
Fire Triangle A fire needs three things to sustain it: fuel, heat, and oxygen. These three factors are called the fire triangle. The Carbon Dioxide (CO2) produced by combustion is one of the leading products of the fire triangle. Many firefighters use this principle to extinguish fires by removing one of the elements from the…
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It’s water rescue season: Are you prepared?
What is water rescue season? Water rescue season begins in April and goes through September. Are you ready for the inevitable flood? Central Texas is seeing the effects of a hot summer. The average for July was over a hundred. Now that fall is on the way. There is a lot of rain. More rain…
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Flashover: Know when it’s time to get out
What is Flashover? A flashover is a sudden, usually explosive, and short-lived increase in temperature that occurs when something catches fire. It happens quickly in small spaces, often within only a few moments. Flashover can be caused by one source of ignition or by many. In most cases, flashover burns do not spread beyond the…
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Heatwave UK caused by wildfire resulting in evacuation of nearby people.
UK Heatwave The UK, France, and nearby countries have declared health emergencies and are facing serious UK heatwave due to wildfires due to extreme weather conditions. These heat waves result from global warming and are causing emergency evacuations of hundreds of people. Authorities have issued extreme heat warnings to their citizens and directed them to…