Grab a cup of coffee (or two) and check out the 56-minute final video from the 2013 IKAR-CISA (International Commission For Alpine Rescue) ...

The prusik-hitch self belay technique can be used to help protect a rappeller from losing control of a rappel. Source: This article was...

The January-March, 2013 issue of the Civil Air Patrol's (CAP's)  Volunteer Magazine is now online.

EMT RipShears are the world's fastest trauma shears. Just snip and rip! Expose patients' wounds faster so you can "head to to...

Great article entitled "Vietnam's Combat Trackers," by Ken Olsen, in the American Legion Magazine ... Pete Peter...

Amazing video footage of heli rescue of crane operator trapped by raging construction fire in Kingston, Ontario.

Controlling bleeding is often more important than establishing an airway—but what is the best method to do so? An alternative to the tourniq...

How to recognize and prevent hypothermia. Source: The friendly folks over at Dan's Depot .  

New video/audio of last moments of the Granite Mountain Hotshots at the Yarnell Hill Fire.

The December 2013 issue of the National Search Dog Alliance's " SAR Dog News " is online.

Great photo-story on special forces K-9s . Source: JoCoSAR.

"The humble yet versatile Figure Eight. I've seen this gadget used in many different configurations over the years. Without explana...