Search and rescue

Why transmission beacons are a boon and a burden for search-and-rescuers.

With our archives now 3,500+ articles deep, we’ve decided to republish a classic piece each Friday to help our newer readers discover some of the best, evergreen gems from the past. This article was originally published in January 2019. Editor’s note: This is a guest article from Graham Shea. This is the time of year […]

As an avid hiker, you don’t often think about what could happen if you’re in danger and who would come get you? 🚨 Mountain Rescue is a completely voluntary emergency service. They receive no government funding, no member is paid and every bit of resource they require has to be fundraised through charitable donations. ⛰️ In 2023, UK Mountain rescue teams had an average of 100 call outs a year per team. As volunteers, the @uknewsar team attend emergency call outs - all while doing their full…

A Canadian search and rescue pilot received international recognition in London, England last night for work he did last winter while he was based in Gander.

Technical rescue training with Search & Rescue: mechanical advantage, pulley systems, and packaging the patient for a raise.

Revised 6th Edition by Tom Pendley This comprehensive guide covers Rope rescue, Tree Rescue, Confined Space Rescue, Swift Water Rescue, Trench Rescue, Structural Collapse and Helicopter Operations. It's designed to compliment a full training course for easy reference of important step by step procedures but can be used by rescuers at any level with detailed

FEMA Urban Search and Rescue markings identify searched building in the US, and knowing how they are done can give you information.

Photo about a Coastguard helicopter crewman is winched down to a boat on a rough and stormy winters day. England November 2012. Image of england, gloves, helmet - 27924666