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From Wiktionary under the GNU Free Documentation License. Rescue refers to operations that usually involve the saving of life, or prevention of injury. Tools used might include search dogs, search and rescue horses, helicopters, the "Jaws of Life", and other hydraulic cutting and spreading tools used to extricate individuals from wrecked vehicles. Rescue operations are sometimes supported by special vehicles such as fire department's or EMS Heavy rescue vehicle. Ropes and special devices can reach and remove individuals and animals from difficult locations including:
Rescue operations require a high degree of training and are performed by Rescue Squads, either independent or part of larger organizations like a fire, police, military, first aid squad, or ambulance services. In The U.S., they are usually staffed by medically trained personnel as NFPA regulations require it. From Wikipedia under the
GNU Free Documentation License What are the Avantages of adopting pets from a rescue centre? Q. Note; there a many rescue centre, not just the RSPCA around Australia and New Zealand. I have adopted two beautiful former stray Medium hair cats-18months and 2yr old, both are females from the RSPCA in Burwood, Victoria. It feels so good to give these beautiful girls a home forever and a 2nd chance of life. Not all rescue shelter animals get a 2nd chance of life! You can find many animals in rescue shelters! These animals deserve a 2nd chance! Asked by encouraging_angels - Fri Jul 6 05:48:33 2007 - - 6 Answers - 0 Comments A. Shelters have all shapes and sizes of lovable mutts, purebreds, all-American cats, shaggy dogs, puppies and kittens, teenagers and oldsters. Your chances of finding a wonderful companion who matches your lifestyle, family, and home are excellent! You re not starting from scratch. When you buy a puppy, you re essentially bringing an infant into your home a completely untrained unsocialised animal! Whatever additional training needs to be done with a rescue dog will be much easier than training a puppy. The bond is strong. Animals who have not gotten off to the best possible start in life-who have been neglected or even abused-tend to be very loyal and affectionate. Fewer vet fees. Rescue animals have had physical examinations, have… [cont.] Answered by LucyLastic - Fri Jul 6 06:02:17 2007 Do you have a horse rescue farm and how did you start it? Q. I am starting a horse rescue but need some tips from experienced farms on how to get started. I'm good at marketing and can get donations or trade of services to support it. Just don't know about the paper trail and guidelines that go with it. Tell me your stories and ideas on how you got started, and if it was truly self rewarding. Asked by njunprincess - Tue Dec 23 12:03:25 2008 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. You could ask a local ASPCA about becoming a horse rescue and maybe they could help you. Not sure what city you're in, but here's some websites that might help. Answered by squeekers.geo@yahoo.com - Tue Dec 23 12:18:42 2008 How long do US Coast Guard rescue swimmers need to be able to hold their breath?
Q. To qualify as a rescue swimmer? I didn't see anything about it on the website, but how long should they be able to hold their breath? Asked by Rosie - Tue May 11 08:14:40 2010 - - 1 Answers - 0 Comments A. I don't know of an official requirement, but if you can't hold it for 45 seconds while doing hard physical labor (swimming, etc), you will be behind the power curve. For sitting down and just holding it, if you can't hold it for a full minute (or more), you need to work on it! Answered by Malruhn - Tue May 11 08:59:46 2010 From Yahoo Answer Search: "rescue"  suntimes.com Tue, 27 Jul 2010 16:52:57 GMT+00:00 eight people from Near West Side fire Chicago Sun-Times Police rescued eight people including a 56-year-old woman who suffered smoke inhalation when a fire erupted at a rowhouse in a Near West Side public housing ...  blog.al.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 13:06:58 GMT+00:00 al.com (blog) The firefighter suffered from dehydration but will be fine, said Birmingham Fire and Rescue Battalion Chief CW Mardis. "With the conditions and the humidity ... Fire officials trying to determine cause of three-alarm blaze on Birmingham's ... al.com (blog)  allafrica.com Wed, 28 Jul 2010 10:07:31 GMT+00:00 the Forgotten Tribe AllAfrica.com UOBDU was formed to highlight their plight and eventually some Good Samaritans came to their rescue . They bought some land and constructed shelter for some ... From Google News Search: "rescue"  pbs.org 385px x 506px | 60.30kB [source page] back | 4 of 5 | next The pivotal rescue scene would have been a directorial challenge even if smoke from the set s campfire hadn t threatened to asphyxiate the director  johndiesattheend.com 328px x 500px | 66.50kB [source page] This Photo http johndiesattheend com new photos rescue jpg has Johns phone number in it  benovici.ch 960px x 1280px | 230.20kB [source page] L Inconnue de la Seine photograph by Man Ray http www mauriceblanchot net blog images ManRayAurelian1945 jpg Resusci Annie http www benovici ch wp includes images 2006 atwork rescue annie jpg From Yahoo Image Search: "rescue"  coastguard.dodlive.mil Christopher Lagan Fri, 23 Jul 2010 20:51:34 GM CNN's Rob Marciano (right) observes skimming operations aboard Coast Guard Cutter Elm. (Photo courtesy of CNN) Click the image to view more behind the scenes photos from ". Rescue. : Saving the Gulf." For months now, millions have been ...  newstalk.ie News Mon, 26 Jul 2010 08:37:17 GM A man is being treated at Limerick Regional hospital this morning after his vessel ran aground at Lough Derg overnight. . Rescue. services were alerted just.  newshourly.net unknown Mon, 26 Jul 2010 03:14:51 GM AFP - French President Nicolas Sarkozy convened a crisis meeting Monday after an Al-Qaeda affiliate in the Sahara said. From Google Blog Search: "rescue" |
