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A 7.8 magnitude earthquake rocked Nepal with devastating force Saturday, killing thousands of people. Many more are unaccounted for as the search for survivors continues. There is still time to save lives and that’s why aid agencies and…

The Presbyterian Disaster Assistance promote volunteers serving in their cities. Assemble your team and help families and communities in the U.S. as they clean up, rebuild and restore following a disaster. PDA does not promote volunteers…

German air traffic control confirms Germanwings A320 travelling from Barcelona to Dusseldorf has crashed in France. French president says there are likely 'no survivors' in Alps crash of plane carrying 148 people.  A resident of…

Accidental hypothermia is defined as an unintentional drop in core temperature to 35°C or below. Accidental hypothermia caused by environmental exposure can occur during any season, even in temperate or tropical climates.

Does prehospital advanced life support (ALS) improve the survival of major trauma patients and whether it is associated with longer on-scene times? 

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…

THE GUARDIAN -  Bafétimbi Gomis collapsed on the field at White Hart Lane on Wednesday night to briefly spark nightmarish memories of the Fabrice Muamba drama from almost three years ago at this same stadium. The Swansea City striker has…

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 European Civil Protection Forum is organised by the European Commission, Directorate General Humanitarian Aid and Civil Protection (DG ECHO) every two years. It is the largest recurring public event on European civil protection…

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…