SUSAR News

Devastating Tornadoes Hit the South

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,

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Jim Riley Leadership Award

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

Honoring the Anniversary of the Oklahoma City Bombing in 1995

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.

Devastating Tornadoes Hit the South

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,

Early Registration is Now Open

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.

Earthquake in Turkey and Syria

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

NY State Snow Storm Deployment

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