How to be a Canadian search and rescue technician

What does it take to be a Canadian SAR Tech? AirMed&Rescue reached out to the Royal Canadian Air Force (RCAF) to find out more about the unique role of a SAR Technician

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New emergency, trauma and transport nurse study released

A new study has revealed the challenges that emergency, trauma and transport nurses face.

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The use of artificial intelligence in search and rescue missions

From cutting-edge tools transforming medical care to emerging public safety solutions, augmented reality (AR) is enabling significant strides in industry and society. Adam Kaplan, CEO and Co-Founder of Edgybees, discusses…

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US National Guard after-action review assessments

Amy Gallagher explains the primary assets that the National Guard used during Hurricanes Harvey and Florence, including aircraft types, personnel from multiple states, and multiple modes of communication, to manage…

How to make sure your hoist cable doesn’t fail during an airborne rescue mission

James Paul Wallis examines what can go wrong with neglected helicopter hoist cables and the signs winchmen need to watch out for

A successful earthquake disaster response exercise in Austria

The EU-funded DRIVER+ project (Driving Innovation in Crisis Management for European Resilience), which assists those involved in crisis management to find the best ways of coping with disasters, has now…

Canadian Forces provide additional support to The Bahamas

Canada is providing additional emergency assistance to the communities in The Bahamas affected by Hurricane Dorian

VIDEO: US Coast Guard rescues two firefighters

Crew members from Coast Guard Sector Humboldt Bay rescue two injured firefighters in Northern California wildfire in the early morning of 6 September

US Navy continues Dorian rescue and recovery efforts

In support of USAID's Foreign Disaster Relief efforts, the Department of Defense is bringing unique military capabilities to enable the broader response effort.

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UK Royal Navy aids in Bahamas recovery

Royal Fleet Auxiliary ship RFA Mounts Bay has started delivering essential aid to people in the Bahamas after the country was hit by a category five hurricane

USHST seeks experts to push safety agenda

The US Helicopter Safety Team (USHST) has issued a call for more experts in helicopter safety to join their efforts to improve safety levels in the industry and reduce the…

VIDEO: US Navy Rescue Swimmers partner with Colombian Special Forces

Rescue Swimmers from the US Navy worked with Colombian Special Forces to practise SAR exercises

Air Station Clearwater for Hurricane Dorian (2)

Coast Guard deploys crews for Hurricane Dorian

The Coast Guard is deploying members and assets from Coast Guard Air Station Clearwater in preparation for Hurricane Dorian response in the Bahamas.