GMFRS firefighters from Ramsbottom, Leigh and Ashton will join UK volunteer team of search and rescue specialists deployed to assist emergency response Firefighters from Greater Manchester have joined international rescue efforts in Turkey after two devastating earthquakes hit the southern…
Deployable kennel systems improve conditions for police, rescue and military working dogs
Specially constructed deployable dog kennels have been designed by G3 Systems Ltd to improve the living conditions for military and law-enforcement working dogs. Highly trained dogs are used to protect military bases and to detect arms, ammunition and explosives. Police…
Kansas Search and Rescue Task Force Team Deployed to Florida for Hurricane Response
Multiple Kansas agencies are deploying first responders to Florida for Hurricane Dorian response efforts as the storm moves closer to the eastern coast of US An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team comprised of members from multiple Kansas agencies has…
Hampshire firefighter tackles fatal fires in Bangladesh
A highly-skilled Hampshire firefighter has travelled to Bangladesh to help prevent the scourge of fatal fires that is sweeping the refugee camp – which shelter almost a million people. Fire Protection Officer Richard North flew out this week and will be returning…
Training for Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) in the UK
USAR in the UK Fire and Rescue Service (FRS) has undergone some dramatic changes over the last few years. Given that the formal introduction of the capability didn’t start until after the events of 9/11, the capability has never truly…
Kent firefighters amongst the best in the world
Six firefighters from Kent Fire and Rescue Service’s (KFRS) Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team returned from Germany at the weekend with smiles on their faces, after receiving high praise from the United Nation’s International Search And Rescue Advisory Group…
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