Myanmar, a landslide provoked by heavy rains kills more than 110 mine's workers
Workers of a mine in the northern area of Myanmar have been killed by a landslide caused by the quantity of rain fell in the previous days.
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Mexico earthquake, no tsunami warning, at the moment. But emergency teams are preparing to manage…
Death toll raised to 6 people, one woman and five men. By now, no tsunami warning has been launched after the 7.5 magnitude earthquake in Oaxaca, Mexico, yesterday evening. Still, Civil Protection and Firefighters are preparing to manage…
Building collapse, 1 dead and 6 injuries in South Africa. The immediate response of all emergency…
Part of a building just collapsed in Durban, South Africa, killing one person and injuring other six people. The emergency operators, like paramedics and rescuers, reached immediately the place and provided medical care and transportation.
Prehospital spine immobilization in penetrating injuries: yes or no? What do studies say?
Spine immobilization is a widely used method to transport trauma patients to hospitals worldwide. Plus, spineboards and cervical collars are very important devices in different rescue scenarios. However, in the case of penetrating injuries,…
London Ambulance Service and Fire Brigade gathered: two brothers in a special response to any…
London has two important emergency medical services: the London Ambulance Service and the London Fire Brigade. In these two associations, there are two brothers, Tom and Jack who decided to work together to respond to anyone in need across…
EMS in Japan, Nissan donates an electric ambulance to Tokyo Fire Department
Very nice action by Nissan in Japan: the Tokyo fire Brigade received a 3.5-ton NV 400 ambulance. Seven seats, no emissions. This electric ambulance will support firefighters of the Japanese capital with specific care for the environment.
COVID19 in France, even the firefighters on the ambulances: the case of Clemont-Ferrand
French firefighters are new main characters in the fight against the pandemic COVID19. In some countries across the Alps they also stand out on an unexpected vehicle, the ambulance.
COVID-19, McDonald's near to responders and medical staff: opened points to guarantee a hot meal
With an official communication, McDonald's restaurants in the US are open to guarantee a hot meal to healthcare workers, first responders, medical suppliers, truck drivers, grocery store staff, pharmacy employees and anyone else who has to…
Chernobyl, a fire makes radiations increase in the exclusion zone. Firefighters at work
A serious event has occurred, especially if we consider the extremely problematic health point of view, (the Coronavirus): a few hours ago there was a fire in the "exclusion zone" of Chernobyl. Firefighters are at work to stop the fire.…
INTERSCHUTZ postponed by one year – new date in June 2021
INTERSCHUTZ, which was scheduled for June 2020, will be postponed by one year. This is the mutual decision of the organizers and partners of the world's leading trade fair for fire and rescue services, civil protection, safety and security.
