The Jim Riley Leadership Award was created in honor of it’s first recipient, Jim Riley (NJ-TF1). Jim was instrumental in the development of the SUSAR Alliance. His vision was for an organization that would encourage the sharing of ideas and discussion about Urban Search and Rescue. He reached out to representatives from Task Forces across …
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https://youtu.be/5ai0TL9C70I To be ready for the response world, you need to start off in the preparation world, and you can approve both of these at the National Urban Search and Rescue Conference being held in Orlando, Florida. November 6th, 7th, and 8th During these days, there will be programs and classes for everyone involved in …
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April 19, 1995 was a day that will never be forgotten in the Urban Search and Rescue community as 168 people, including 19 children, were killed when a truck bomb detonated at the Alfred P. Murrah building. Nearly 300 other buildings were damaged or destroyed however the main operational site was the 9-story federal building.
In recent weeks, a series of deadly tornadoes have swept through the southern United States, leaving behind a trail of devastation and destruction. The tornadoes, which began in early March and continued throughout the month, have impacted several states including Alabama, Georgia, Mississippi, and Tennessee. The damage caused by the tornadoes is widespread, with homes …
Attention all first responders! The National Urban Search and Rescue Conference is coming up in early November, and early registration is now available. This is your chance to network with other professionals in your field, learn from top experts, and get the latest training and updates on urban search and rescue.
California is facing a major crisis in March 2023 as heavy snow storms have triggered widespread flooding, leading to evacuations and power outages across the state. In response to the floods, Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) teams have been deployed across California to provide crucial aid and support to those in need. The USAR teams …
On February 6, 2023, a devastating earthquake struck Turkey and Syria, leaving a trail of destruction in its wake. The earthquake, measuring 7.1 on the Richter scale, caused widespread damage to buildings and infrastructure, leaving thousands of people homeless and without basic necessities. In the aftermath of the disaster, urban search and rescue teams from …
A fully detailed report containing details of the herculean response to the Chanplain Towers collapse. Data collected about the Urban Search & Rescue operations and other related information. A Message From the Mayor In the early morning hours of June 24th, 2021, our community was changed forever. When Miami-Dade Fire Rescue responded to reports of …
Rochester FD and Monroe County Special Operations Units were deployed to Erie County to assist with Structural Collapse rescue and any other technical rescue operations they may need for the State of Emergency declared in Erie County.