Here’s what really shapes the work: the UAE moves fast when disaster strikes, and volunteer involvement isn’t some optional extra that gets bolted on at the last minute. It’s a core piece of the national disaster framework, especially with events that push manpower beyond standard … Read more
When Fire Ends, the Ground Starts Moving Brazil’s fire seasons are turning into something nobody on the ground can ignore. Heat waves push humidity down, vegetation dries out, and once flames run through the landscape from the Pantanal to the Cerrado the soil left behind … Read more
Understanding the Critical “Yük Yolu” in Rescue In every enkaz alanı (collapse site), unseen forces still move. Concrete slabs press on weakened beams, steel columns bend, and masonry walls lean precariously. Load Path Awareness (Yük Yolu Farkındalığı) is the mental map that helps a rescuer … Read more
Why Trench Safety Matters in Bangladesh Across Bangladesh’s rapidly expanding construction zones from Dhaka’s utility corridors to Chattogram’s drainage upgrades trench work saves time but hides one of the deadliest threats to rescuers: collapse. Each year, multiple responders and laborers are buried within seconds because … Read more
As the cold months approach, many families rely on electric heaters to keep warm. But while these appliances offer comfort, they can also pose serious safety risks if not used correctly. Learning how to use electric heater at home with safety is not just smart … Read more
Punjab Emergency Service Rescue 1122 is an emergency and rescue service that provides ambulance services, and search, and rescue operations in the Province of Punjab, Pakistan. The department was established to provide safe life to people. It works under the umbrella of PEMRA (Punjab Emergency … Read more
OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: List the basic knots used in rescue operations. List the types of knots according to usage. Describe Knots (Rescue Knots). Rescue Knots: There are several knots used in the rescue. These are given below … Read more
OBJECTIVES Upon completion of this lesson, you will be able to: Define confined space. List the types of confined space. Describe the hazards of confined space. Define the confined space entry procedure. Confined Space A place that is narrow or closed and there is not … Read more
OBJECTIVES Upon completing this lesson, you should be able to: List four names of electrical equipment. Describe the specification of electrical equipments. List the power sources for equipment and tools. List the general steps for maintenance of electrical equipment (before, during and after their use). … Read more
Organizing and Starting a CSSR Operation Define a collapsed structure search and rescue operation. Describe the structure of a CSSR squad and the positions within it. List the five phases of a CSSR operation. List the six stages of the Operations Phase. List the five … Read more