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Technical Rescue Teams Free Iowa Cave Explorer

Teams from Maquoketa and Quad Cities rescued two stuck explorers.
(Monday, May 21, 2012) read
Tags: Special Operations
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Four-Story Building Collapses in Harlem; 100+ FDNY Firefighters on Scenee

More than 100 firefighters responded to the the scene of a four-story building collapse in Harlem late Friday afternoon.
(Friday, May 4, 2012) read
Tags: building collapse, Harlem building collapse, structural collapse, Special Operations
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Post-Earthquake Building Collapse Tactics

Responding to the after-effects of a natural disaster can be challenging to any department. Andy Speier walks you through the steps departments should take when responding to structures, both commercial and residential, that have collapsed due to an earthquake.
(Tuesday, May 1, 2012) read
Tags: building collapse, earthquake, natural disaster response, Strategy and Tactics
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Planning & Preparation for Swiftwater Operations

As the rainy season approaches, fire companies should be prepared to respond to swiftwater incidents. Captain Homer Robertson provides some points to review.
(Wednesday, April 18, 2012) read
Tags: personal floatation device, PFD, swiftwater rescue, throw bag, water rescue, Training
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US Navy Jet Crashes into Virginia Apartment Building

U.S. Navy jet crashed Friday into an apartment building in Virginia and both pilots ejected, the Navy and media reports said. There were no immediate reports of injuries on the ground. TV footage showed billowing black smoke, and local TV stations said the jet hit an apartment building.
(Thursday, April 5, 2012) read
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