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Technical rescue is the use of specialised tools and skills forrescue, including but not limited toconfined space rescue,rope rescue,trench rescue, structural collapse rescue,ice rescue,swift water rescue,underwater rescue, andcave rescue. These often require specialisedrescue squads as they exceed the capabilities of other members of thefire service oremergency medical services (EMS).
In theUnited States, technical rescues will often have multiple jurisdictions operating together to effect the rescue, and will often use theIncident Command System to manage the incident and resources at the scene.National Fire Protection Association standardsNFPA 1006 andNFPA 1670 state that all rescuers must have a minimum of first aid (infection control, bleeding control, shock management) and CPR training to perform any technical rescue operation, including cutting the vehicle itself during anextrication.
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