What happens when the ground beneath a city suddenly gives way, trapping dozens of workers in a labyrinth of concrete and steel? In Wilmington, Los Angeles, that question became all too real when an ...

A ruptured suit won’t make you explode in space, but it will steal your oxygen in ten seconds and boil the water in your tissues.

Brandi Phillips says considerations for safe animal rescue from storm drains, culverts and sewers have immediate and more far-reaching positive effects.

Confined space rescue involves diverse disciplines, including rope rescue, hazmat handling, medical response and incident command. The CMC School’s classes and educational materials prioritize ...

Confined-space rescue requires an intricate system of anchors, harnesses, a ventilation fan and tube and other gear. A confined space is a confined space, Escobar said.

Both were not injured. County firefighters did a confined space rescue, using a pulley system to reach the initial victim who fell 120 feet into the mine.

No person should work in a confined space without a second worker (outside the space) to monitor their safety. In the event of a person collapsing in a confined space, the second worker must not enter ...

South Haven Area Emergency Services firefighter and paramedic Zachary Kenreich poses with new confined space rescue gear. He spearhead the push for a grant to buy the equipment.