The all-hazards mission of today’s fire and rescue service brings a multitude of responsibilities to fire department members. Rope rescue–a discipline requiring thorough knowledge and constant ...

CHAMBERSBURG, Pa. – On Sept. 26 and 27, approximately 20 Letterkenny Army Depot firefighters joined several Chambersburg Fire Department firefighters to complete a rope rescue training course in ...

People, in general, are all the more gung-ho about being healthy and staying fit these days, and it is no wonder that many exercises and workouts that can be done anywhere convenient - especially at ...

Jumping rope might have been your go-to activity during fourth-grade gym class, but this simple piece of equipment is actually one of the best-kept secrets of the fitness world. And it’s not just for ...

LONGVIEW, Texas (KLTV) - Over a dozen Longview firefighters donned rappelling gear and faced the challenge of rope rescue training at the Gregg County Courthouse Tuesday. Longview Fire Department ...

Long passed are the days of manila rope and wooden block and tackles. Now, we puff out our chest with high-efficiency, ball bearing pulleys and auto-locking carabiners. Much like cellphones, it seems ...

First responders exercised their rescue skills with rope training on the Purple People Bridge on Wednesday afternoon.It comes after a semi-truck crashed on a bridge in Louisville, with the driver ...

Greenwood Fire Department improves rescue operations with Duke Energy grant and specialized rope rescue training.