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Lifeguards in Chile use drones to save lives

ALGARROBO, Chile - A company in Chile is hoping to use drones to save lives. Drones fitted with a float, camera, microphone and speaker are being tested on the beaches of Algarrobo. Lifeguards are using the equipment to rescue…

Interschutz 2015, the biggest Interschutz Ever

Innovation at an all-time high: this year’s INTERSCHUTZ to feature more exhibitors than ever before –       Deutsche Messe expecting some 1,400 exhibitors and over 100,000 square meters of booked space –       German Interior Minister…

Resuscitation of avalanche victims guidelines

Recommendation REC M 0031 of the Commission for Mountain Emergency Medicine of May 2013 about Resuscitation of avalanche victims In North America and Europe ∼150 persons are killed by avalanches every year. The International Commission…

Things you can't miss at INTERSCHUTZ 2015

The preparations for INTERSCHUTZ 2015, the international exhibition for fire prevention, disaster relief, rescue, safety and security, are well under way. Around 1,300 exhibitors from more than 40 countries will be presenting their products…

The Golden Rules of Extrication for Firefighters

SANTA MARGHERITA FIRE DEPARTMENT - Through the years, certain rules have come to the forefront that increase scene safety and provide for a more efficient extrication operation. The Golden rules are applicable in every operation and should…

The 1milion dollar's drone is the Gimball project

The world's first collision proof drone. Swiss search-and-rescue drone wins UAE competition A clever, bizarre-looking drone that may one day save your butt has won a million bucks in the UAE's Drones for Good competition. Flyability's…