The Sheffield Lake Fire Department recently introduced a new water rescue training program for its staff at the Sheffield Lake Boat Launch, 4101 E. Lake Road. The hands-on training allowed staff to ...

Fire Chief Dave McCoy practices coil throws to rescuers on the other side of the river with a throw bag and rope during swift water rescue training at Little Beaver Creek. (Photo by Kristi R.

Every vehicle collision is different, said Matt Carlson, and a Saturday training in Mapleton helped first responders prepare for when vehicle extractions are needed. Carlson, an instructor with ...

The Salem Fire Department completed its annual extrication training last week, with cars provided by Kaiser Towing. Capt. Jeff Olinger said that each year Kaiser Towing donates three cars to the ...

Heavy rescue students perform a hole rescue, in which a simulated victim was stuck after working in water, during an open house Friday, March 29, 2024. Heavy rescue students rappel down a hole as part ...

FORT BUCHANAN, PUERTO RICO – Firefighters assigned to Fort Buchanan Fire & Emergency Services conducted specialized vehicle extrication training Feb. 19 at the department’s training compound, ...

SOUTH LAKE TAHOE, Calif. – A precarious pile up of vehicles, including a bus donated by Tahoe Transport, was staged by South Lake Tahoe Fire Rescue at Welcome’s Auto Body and Towing to train fire ...