Man Seriously Injured After Falling into Abandoned TX Grain Silo
Firefighters rescued a man late Wednesday after they say he fell into an abandoned grain silo, according to reports.
Confined Space Rescue
Firefighters dealing with confined space rescue must contend with a plethora of challenges, including but not limited to victim access, potential hazmat concerns, and many others. Here you’ll find various training resources for this type of call, including OSHA and confined space governing standards, response considerations, tools, and more.
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Firefighters Rescue Deer Wedged Upside Down Between Walls of CA Home
Oakland firefighters carefully rescued a deer from a harrowing predicament after it got wedged upside down in a narrow gap between two walls.
LAFD Crews Pull Worker from Trench After Six-Hour Rescue Operation
A construction worker was freed from an 8-foot-deep trench in Los Feliz on Thursday after a nearly six-hour rescue operation amid dangerous heat.
Portland Deep Excavation Rescue: Is Your Team Prepared to Break Its Own Rules?
Portland firefighters responded to an incident in which an injured worker fell into a 32-foot-deep hole at a construction site in the northeast part of the city.
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Chargers Players Crawl Through Ceiling Panel to Escape Stuck Hotel Elevator
Dallas Fire-Rescue assisted the people on the elevator through the ceiling panel to an adjacent elevator.
Balcony and Stairway Collapse at Denver Apartment Complex
One person was injured after a stairwell and balcony collapsed at an apartment building.
More Confined Space Rescue
Suffolk (VA) Firefighters Respond to Tech Rescue Incident at Construction Site
Suffolk (VA) firefighters responded to a complex technical rescue incident at a construction site that left one person dead.
Crown Point (IN) Firefighters Rescue City Employee Trapped in Lift Station
The Crown Point Fire Department saved a city employee trapped in a lift station Wednesday morning.
Firefighters Rescue Man Stuck in Chimney of Cleveland School
Firefighters were able to rescue a man Saturday after he tried to gain entry into a West Side school through the chimney and ended up stuck.
GA Firefighters Rescue Man Who Fell Down Well While Looking for Phone
Cobb County Fire crews rescued a man out of a 50-foot-deep well in Austell..
Confined Spaces and Their Governing Standards
Caleb McNeil offers a review of confined spaces, the regulations that govern the work done within them, and how they impact rescue operations.
Grain Bin Rescue: Are You Ready?
Tim Zehnder provides an overview of fire department response to grain bin rescue incidents and offers some tips for such rescues.
What’s Your First Step in a Confined Space Rescue?
Mike Giroux looks at what he believes is the most important step in beginning any confined space rescue to ensure survival of the victim.
Photos: Indianapolis Firefighters Rescue Dog Trapped Underground
Indy firefighters rescued a six-year old red miniature pinscher that had crawled into a gopher hole and got stuck underground.
