Multiple Kansas agencies are deploying first responders to Florida for Hurricane Dorian response efforts as the storm moves closer to the eastern coast of US An Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) team comprised of members from multiple Kansas agencies has…
Hampshire firefighter tackles fatal fires in Bangladesh
A highly-skilled Hampshire firefighter has travelled to Bangladesh to help prevent the scourge of fatal fires that is sweeping the refugee camp – which shelter almost a million people. Fire Protection Officer Richard North flew out this week and will be returning…
New Zealand USAR advances their Technology Capability
Urban search and rescue was created by a small group of enthusiastic people who had the foresight of a USAR capability in NZ. They begged, stole and borrowed equipment including personal protective clothing to form the capability they strongly believed…
