As a proud member of the Federal FEMA US&R system I wanted to share about this week.
Chief Downey, others and FDNY were instrumental in getting the FEMA US&R system off the ground.
"Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) involves the location, rescue, and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in confined spaces. Structural collapse is most often the cause of victims being trapped, but victims may also be trapped in transportation accidents, mines and collapsed trenches. US&R is considered a “multi-hazard” specialty and can be used for incidents like earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, storms and tornadoes, floods, dam failures, technological accidents, terrorist activities, and hazardous materials releases. The events may be slow in developing, or sudden, as in the case of earthquakes."
Thanks to all those who serve as part of America's 911 when things go sideways!
Chief Downey, others and FDNY were instrumental in getting the FEMA US&R system off the ground.
"Urban Search and Rescue (US&R) involves the location, rescue, and initial medical stabilization of victims trapped in confined spaces. Structural collapse is most often the cause of victims being trapped, but victims may also be trapped in transportation accidents, mines and collapsed trenches. US&R is considered a “multi-hazard” specialty and can be used for incidents like earthquakes, hurricanes, typhoons, storms and tornadoes, floods, dam failures, technological accidents, terrorist activities, and hazardous materials releases. The events may be slow in developing, or sudden, as in the case of earthquakes."
Thanks to all those who serve as part of America's 911 when things go sideways!