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Fire Extinguishers
If a fire was to occur, fire extinguishers may help control a fire or prevent it from spreading. It is important that every household have at least one extinguisher and that everyone knows how to properly use it. At a […]
Trench Rescue Operations
OSHA and NIOSH report that there are more than 1,000 trench collapses each year across the United States. In addition, there are between 50-100 fatalities annually as the result of a trench collapse. So what exactly is a trench? Simply […]
Rope Rescue Operations
Often the only way to safely reach a victim to render emergency care is for a rescuer to be lowered to their location via a rope. Similarly, rope rescue systems are also used to bring a victim to safety. Whether […]
Confined Space Rescue Operations
The Sound Beach Technical Rescue Team has received advanced training in the area of confined space rescue operations. Due to the very meaning of a “confined” space, performing a rescue in such an environment can be extremely difficult and many […]