Robert Policht tells firefighters who might be called on to rescue a citizen from a vertical shaft what's required on arrival ...

Twenty-nine classes were on the menu from “Wildfire Tactical Leadership” to “Basic Rope Rescue.” Horn said a lot of ground is covered, offering Basic Rope Rescue skills as an example.

The sheriff said that during the month of May there was a 400% increase in rescues calls compared to last year, and about 70% ...

When Hyun Park slipped while climbing in the Warrumbungles, her life depended on her 80-year-old mentor and the tactical gymnastics of a 20-hour overnight rescue mission.

Family members who take in a relative's kids face unique challenges. Often, they do so without financial, educational and ...

According to an update from Alamosa Volunteer Search and Rescue (AVSAR ... usually protected via a rope or any other climbing gear, the routes do involve some basic scrambling, and any mistake ...

As Lt. Patrick McCabe pointed out, the last time Lowell firefighters responded to a call with a horse-drawn apparatus was in ...

The recent recovery of three members of the Maynard family from Troy by volunteer divers in Alaska serves as a reminder of the dangerous and dedicated work performed by search and rescue teams across ...

In case you didn’t know, nuclear weapons are destructive. This is a scary moment, all right, though not in the way Ms. Gabbard intends. Ms. Gabbard relates in her three-minute video that she recently ...

This stunning, cosmic-themed firepit is ready to be the centerpiece of your backyard parties this summer. View Entire Post › ...

Workers progress through levels, learning basic rope work first and moving up to tasks like rigging ... careful risk checks before starting, and properly trained rescue backup on site. Sticking to ...