Tragedy When 10-Foot Hole at Beach Collapses on Siblings: Brother Dies, Sister Barely Makes It Out
Most people wouldn't think twice about making sandcastles or digging in the sand, but the water isn't the only danger on the beach.
Tag: first responders
Officer Spots Car with Lights Flashing and Horn Blaring, Then Realizes Baby's Life Is at Stake
The officer was on patrol in Atlanta, Georgia, May 13 when he spotted unusual behavior being displayed by a driver.
Good Samaritan Rescues Driver from Burning Car Right Before Car Explodes, Trapping First Responders
Flames leaped from the vehicle and started to make their way into the woods along the road, endangering those in the area.
Locals Work Together to Save Suicidal Woman: Officer Dives to Grab Her Leg as She Jumps Off Bridge
Another local arrived and tried to engage her, but she continued to ignore them and work her way down the bridge.
When Newborn in Rural Area Far from Help Stops Breathing, Dispatcher Coaches Parents and Saves Baby
The sheriff's office credited the dispatcher with helping the parents save the baby's life and recognized his work with an award.
Hero Hiker Leads Rescuers to Critical Rollover Crash Deep in Woods After Fruitless 2-Hour Search
For two hours the dispatcher stayed on the line with the caller, and for two hours rescue crews searched in vain.
Woman Stranded in Drainage Flume Calls 911 as Water Rapidly Rises: 'I'm About to Be Swept Away'
Police arrived on the scene first and were able to send out a life jacket and safety rope to keep her tethered.
Good Samaritans Help Officers Rescue Woman after Car Flips and Plunges into Delaware River
Boaters in the area swooped in to pick up the officers and the woman and transport them to the nearby floating dock.
Man Crossing Waterfall Sets Off Major Rescue Effort After Water Rises, Trapping Him on Rocks
A daredevil found himself in the wrong place at the wrong time when he decided to cross a dangerous waterfall in Maine.
Firefighters Perform Technical Rescue After Man Suffers Blow to the Head, Falls Into Septic Tank Trench
Responders used two panels to stabilize the trench around the injured worker before entering it to remove him.
Mom and Toddlers Trapped in Burning Apartment Saved Just in Time by 'the Grace of God and You Guys'
Smoke was billowing out of the broken window by the time officers arrived, obscuring the mother and her two little ones.
Firemen Rappel Down Elevator Shaft to Save Six Trapped Children on Hot, Broken-Down Elevator
The elevator they were using broke down, trapping them as the temperature rose and multiple agencies tried to figure out how to reach them.
Fire Department Gets Special Note and Donation from Boy: 'The Smallest Gesture Can Mean the World'
Jackson Gilchrist said that he learned about first responders' jobs at school and was touched by their dedication.
Woman Asks US Fire Stations to Help Honor Retired Firefighter Dad, Receives Overwhelming Response
Alli Marois wanted to do something special to honor her firefighter father's 38 years of service after he chose to retire.
Mother Gives Birth at 25 Weeks, First Responders Save Baby's Life: 'They Are a Blessing God Sent'
The baby spent her first several months at Monroe Carell Jr. Children's Hospital's NICU, but she kept fighting.
'Most Complex' Rescue First Responders Have Seen: Farmer Found Buried in Grain Bin up to His Mouth
When first responders arrived, they quickly realized this was going to be an incredibly tricky rescue effort.
Despicable Thief Targets Fire Department, Steals $8,000 Worth of Life-Saving Gear from Fire Engine
A good Samaritan spotted the theft in progress and ran into the store to alert the firemen, but they were too late.
50 First Responders Perform 'Complex' and 'Risky' Rescue of Man Trapped 15 Feet Deep in Storm Drain
Heavy equipment and rescuers from various agencies were involved in the hours-long rescue operation.
Golden Retriever Saved by Emergency Responders After Terrible Mistake
Fable the golden retriever was saved by first responders after the adventurous dog got stuck in a frozen culvert.
Arizona Firefighters Scramble After Car Plunges Into Canal
Along with multiple fire departments, a local tow company arrived to help secure the car, as it was severely damaged and sinking in the canal.