rescue

WAS launches two innovations providing more safety and reliability to rescuers: With the WAS SanSafe technology, a disinfection method that is completely integrated as a system, it is possible to free the patient compartment of ambulance…

At least 36 people were killed after a passenger ferry with 173 passengers and 16 crew capsized in rough waters in the central Philippines today, a disaster monitoring official said. Local radio station Radyo Inquirer said today that…

KASK, based in Italy, is a company specialized in the developing, designing, and manufacturing of sport and safety HELMETS of the highest quality. In every field of application KASK helmets are at the forefront, be it cycling, downhill…

AT LEAST 74 people have been killed after a military plane – with more than 100 people on board – crashed into houses in a highly populated area of Indonesia. Smoke could be seen billowing into the sky as rescue workers raced to the scene. …

The Fire Service in New Zealand wants new regulations on child-safe lighters to be fast-tracked by the Government after another house was badly damaged by a child playing with a lighter. But the Minister of Consumer Affairs, Paul…

During this years’ INTERSCHUTZ exhibition from 8-13 June 2015 in Hannover, Germany, Holmatro organized a special edition of the Holmatro Rescue Experience: The 35,000 Euro Extrication Challenge. This 6-day international event is supported…

Magirus Team Cab provides the highest safety level for firefighting crew cabs. Extreme test conditions prove the highest safety standard worldwide. Magirus successfully documented, that its latest crew cab development, the Magirus Team…

Severe Storms and Flooding, Wildfires & Other Disasters On Wednesday, powerful storms will again target the Midwest and Plains with damaging winds, large hail and the possibility of tornadoes. Further west, a massive heat wave is…

M68L, the highest firefighters ladder in the world by Magirus offers a working height of 68 meters and also impresses when fully extended thanks to unmatched stability and ideal working conditions

Lighter and more ergonomic than ever, without any concessions on performance: Holmatro introduces the first two models of its new 5000 series cutters. The most important factors in the development of these cutters were weight reduction and…