Rescue
In
firefighting,
rescue refers to operations that involve the saving of
life, or prevention of additional
injury. Rescue operations often involve technical work, such as use of the "
Jaws of Life" or similar
hydraulic cutting and spreading
tools to remove individuals from wrecked
vehicles, or the use of ropes and special devices to reach and remove individuals from difficult locations. These operations include
confined space rescue,
rope rescue, and
cave rescue.
Rescue operations require a high degree of
training, and are improved greatly with increased
experience and
education.
