Set up the lowering system with all the needed rescue rope and hardware. Send a recon team down the slop to assess the conditions of your “patients” and radio back what extrication and safety ...

When in the pursuit of allocating new gear and changing your rope rescue systems, ensure that you have adopted standards that are congruent with the work that you do (e.g., NFPA, American National ...

The St. Paul Fire Department says they helped rescue a man who was stuck in a sewer for approximately three to four days. It was not clear how the man wound up in the sewer.

The man was found conscious and alert about 10 to 12 feet below grade in the sewer opening just outside of downtown St. Paul.

The cohesion of rope rescue team members is paramount. Experience, equipment and training are crucial. Collaboration with outside agencies should be pursued, including to afford exposure to ...

Report No. 06-567 describes a near-miss event that occurred during a training exercise. As you read the account, think about your own competency in rope rescue, leadership, risk assessment and ...

With the cave “bear-free,” the stage was set for Charlie’s rescue. Three firefighters descended into the cave on a rope system. But initially, it seemed they would still be unable to ...

After a man fell more than 30 feet from the side of the rock quarry at Greenway Farms and the Chattanooga Fire Department set up a pulley system to hoist him up, the department is urging caution ...

Crews were able to set up a rope rescue platform from the access point and rappeled roughly 200 feet down to reach the elevator. After communicating with the three people, they were secured with a ...

A rope rescue operation was set up to lower equipment down to allow the fallen person to be raised to safety. The casualty ...

Crews were able to set up a rope rescue platform from the access point and rappeled roughly 200 feet down to reach the elevator. After communicating with the three people, they were secured with a ...