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A new rescue trailer funded by a $75,000 state grant will help first responders in Belmont County reach victims faster during mass casualty events. Local school districts even chipped in $20,000 to buy protective gear for the teams who'll use it.
A Pennsylvania fire department just upgraded rescue equipment that hasn't been replaced since 1994, thanks to a $40,000 grant from actor Gary Sinise's foundation. The new tools can lift a railcar but weigh less than the old gear, making rescue operations faster and safer.
Researchers have developed aluminum tubes that stay afloat even when punctured or submerged in rough conditions. The breakthrough could transform marine rescue equipment, floating platforms, and wave energy systems.
A volunteer fire department in Indiana just received specialized ice rescue equipment that will protect both victims and rescuers during winter emergencies. The $10,000 grant means the community is now prepared for a danger that kills would-be rescuers 60% of the time.