DAYTON, Ohio (WXIX) - When disasters strike, there are often threats of buildings collapsing. This week, specialists and instructors trained a wide variety of first responders to operate cranes, heavy ...

America's urban search and rescue teams are facing financial and political pressure. But their work has never been more ...

This heavy rescue vehicle, stationed at the west side, carries a wide variety of equipment both for firefighting and heavy-rescue. It also contains all of the RIT equipment. The mission of Firehouse ...

It doesn’t look like much of a classroom. Cars are pinned under steel beams and slabs of concrete are everywhere, but for Ohio Task Force One, this is a rich learning environment.“Today, the training ...

The Toledo Fire & Rescue Department is rolling out new wheels that are different from its typical engines. The two heavy rescues the department has received are designed to work through unique ...

Athens-Clarke County Fire officials say a new heavy-duty rescue unit will enhance the department's rescue operations in times of emergencies.

Ziamatic has introduced some new additions to its line of heavy rescue tool mounting solutions. First responders now can keep their tools mounted safely with Ziamatic’s new Heavy Rescue Tool Mounts.

Described as a toolbox on wheels, the Winston-Salem Fire Department’s new heavy-rescue truck has all the bells and whistles. The custom-designed vehicle boasts battery-powered equipment to cut people ...