Rescue and Special Ops
Recognizing safety hazards and scene terminology
In the past, workers and would-be rescuers have become caught and, in some cases, killed needlessly in trenches that have collapsed suddenly, and with little to no warning.
It has become commonplace that the public relies a great deal on the local emergency services to handle these incidents. With that in mind, this month we prepare a safe and efficient response.
A trench can be defined as a temporary excavation in which the length of the bottom of the trench exceeds the width...
