Over 170 American firefighters have been deployed in Australia to assist in combating the country’s worst fire season. In addition to the unfamiliar vegetation, dangerous wildlife, and searing heat; these crews are finding that the enormous scale of these fires, and the vast distances covered, complicate sustained operations. Operating half a world away from home […]
A series of powerful earthquakes on January 7, 2020 destroyed or damaged many buildings and knocked out power across the island. As a result, at least one hospital and several nursing homes had to be evacuated. During a major disaster, the pool of available ambulances is usually completely engaged in responding to emergency medical incidents. This […]
There are more than 90,000 dams in the United States. On average, the nation’s dams are over 50 years old. “A more than two-year investigation has found scores of dams nationwide in even worse condition, and in equally dangerous locations. They loom over homes, businesses, highways or entire communities that could face life-threatening floods […]
A chemical reaction occurred in a production facility in Montgomery Alabama, causing the building to be evacuated. Montgomery Fire and Rescue treated 11 patients, with 3 being transported to local hospitals for conditions that are considered non-life-threatening. Montgomery Fire and Rescue Special Ops (HazMat) processed the chemical situation. Toxic industrial chemical (TICs) incidents are among the most frequent […]
