CARTERET – The Carteret Fire Department has acquired a full complement of battery‑operated Holmatro extrication equipment to assist in rescuing people trapped in vehicle crashes and other emergencies.

Electric vehicle (EV) design has changed what rescuers encounter compared with automobiles that have internal combustion engines. Gone are the firewalls of the latter. They are replaced with bulkhead ...

OBJECTIVE: The rescue team shall develop a set of standardized procedures for safe and effective shutdown of a fire or crash-damaged vehicles' electrical system based upon vehicle condition, position ...

FORREST COUNTY, Miss. (WDAM) - When seconds matter, Forrest County volunteer firefighters are preparing for the calls that can mean the difference between life and death. Crews from the Macedonia and ...

Lompoc firefighters show their new rescue equipment during a recent Lompoc City Council meeting. (Courtesy photo) The Lompoc City Fire Department has been able to purchase a full set of emergency ...