SALISBURY — The Rowan County Special Operations Task Force has engaged in a number of training programs in recent years, most recently taking part in a two-week structural-collapse training. The class ...

LOUISVILLE, Ky. (WDRB) -- Louisville firefighters will now be able to get a type of rescue training that hasn't been available in the city in 15 years — and it could save lives. Wednesday, fire ...

OKLAHOMA CITY (KFOR) – Oklahoma City firefighters performed refreshers on structural collapse scenarios giving its crews hands on simulating experience. According to fire officials, crews built a ...

Collapse operations seems to be a taboo topic at many fire and rescue departments. When the matter is discussed, many times, the conversation entails several issues, including training, funding, ...

Throughout the country, structural collapse incidents occur routinely. They take place because of the aging of structures, construction or renovation work and, with ever-increasing frequency, natural ...