Rescue

Rescue refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of additional injury. Rescue operations are highly technical.

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Tools, such as use of the "Jaws of Life" or similar hydraulic cutting and spreading tools to remove individuals from wrecked vehicles (vehicle extrication), search dogs, helicopters are frequently needed. Rescue operations are sometimes supported by special vehicles, an example being a fire departments Heavy Rescue vehicle.

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The use of ropes and special devices to reach and remove individuals and /or animals from difficult locations including:

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• confined space rescue
• rope rescue
• cave rescue
• fast water rescue
• caveins

Rescue operations require a high degree of training, and are conducted by well trained teams who operate better with increased experience and education. Rescue operations are performed by special Rescue Squads, either independent or part of a larger organizations like a fire, police, military or ambulance service.

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Rescue: See Also ►



 

Life: :For other uses, see Life and Living...

Injury: Injury is damage or harm caused to the structure or function of the body caused by an outside agent or force, which may be physical or chemical....

Jaws of Life: The Jaws of Life, or Hurst Tool, is a line of tools originally developed by Hurst Performance and now under the registered trademark of Hale Products, Inc. The hydraulic spreader, originally invented in 1972 as an extrication tool for the race car industry is now essential equipment in rescue, fire...




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