EXFIL Rescuer and Maritime models target search and rescue missions worldwide
Team Wendy introduces EXFIL Rescuer platform for SAR work Team Wendy has introduced its EXFIL Rescuer and EXFIL Maritime Rescuer bump helmets for search and rescue operations on land and in water, drawing directly on feedback from front-line teams. According to the company, the new platform is built on the same shell used in its […]
Rio de Janeiro graduate search and rescue dogs
The Rio de Janeiro State Military Fire Department (CBMERJ) has revealed that it gained 14 new specialists on 11 September. The 11th Class of the Search, Rescue and Rescue with Dogs Course (CBReSC/25), of the 2nd Forestry and Environmental Assistance Group (2nd GSFMA), graduated after 14 weeks of physical, technical and psychological training aimed at […]
Search and rescue operations in high-rise buildings, with High Rise Firefighting
Brent Brooks, Lead Instructor at High Rise Firefighting, discusses risks, building design and the complexities of high-rise firefighting Search and rescue operations in high-rise buildings present significant challenges for fire departments. Traditional search methods used at residential house fires are often impractical in large, complex structures. Locating trapped victims in high-rise buildings can be difficult […]
Ceará fire department enhances search and rescue operations with new vehicles
Delivery ceremony of new vehicles for CBMCE The Military Fire Department of the State of Ceará (CBMCE) has received seven new vehicles for its Search and Rescue Battalion (BBS). The vehicles were delivered during a ceremony held on Tuesday morning at the Headquarters of the General Command of the CBMCE, located at the Integrated Center […]
Brazil urban search and rescue leaders gather in Minas Gerais for INSARAG meeting
Overview of the INSARAG event in Brazil Between April 12th and 17th, the Minas Gerais Military Fire Department played host to a significant international event organized by the International Urban Search and Rescue Advisory Group (INSARAG). This event, closely associated with the United Nations Office for the Coordination of Humanitarian Affairs, convened global leaders in […]
Teledyne FLIR launches enhanced K-series thermal imaging cameras for firefighting and search and rescue
Teledyne FLIR, a division of Teledyne Technologies Incorporated, has recently unveiled its updated K-Series firefighting and search and rescue (SAR) thermal imaging cameras (TICs). The latest iteration of the K-Series includes advancements in image clarity and sharpness, particularly in low-contrast scenarios. These improvements aim to elevate the overall perception, enhancing both the safety and efficiency […]
CBMERJ cadets complete rigorous Search, Rescue and Survival training
2nd year Officer Training Course students showcase their skills in Ribeirão das Lajes Ribeirão das Lajes, Piraí: On September 29, the Coronel Sarmento Teaching Complex in Guadalupe welcomed back the 2nd year cadets of the Officer Training Course (CFO) from the Military Fire Brigade of the State of Rio de Janeiro (CBMERJ). After a challenging […]
CFSI and NAC release FEMA Reform comprehensive report
The Congressional Fire Services Institute (CFSI), together with its National Advisory Committee (NAC), has released a comprehensive report titled FEMA Reform: Recommendations from America’s Fire and Emergency Services. The report outlines critical steps the federal government must take to strengthen national preparedness, enhance FEMA’s effectiveness and support the nation’s one million firefighters and emergency medical services […]
A History of the United States Fire Administration and its Leaders
A comprehensive history of the United States Fire Administration, examining the agency’s national impact and the succession of leaders who built and advanced its programmes The United States Fire Administration (USFA) was created following the Federal Fire Prevention and Control Act of 1974. That legislation responded to the America Burning report, which set out the […]
W. L. Gore & Associates: New risks, research and reliability
W.L. GORE & Associates Subject Matter Experts discuss how technology helps PPE to perform with purpose What sets Gore Protective Fabrics apart for firefighters and how does it help to ensure breathability, comfort and protection for the individual? GORE-TEX® Brand Protective Fabrics are set apart from competitors because of its legacy in enhancing garment performance through protection […]
