Within six months, attendance at training classes and emergencies increased by 61 percent, Mr. Richards wrote.

The overlapping responsibilities of elite police and fire units at emergencies could continue to cause problems, he said.

And ropes are used to hoist equipment at emergencies.

Paramedic services at incidents and medical emergencies.

Traditionally, police officers and firefighters have projected the image of working shoulder to shoulder at emergencies, risking their lives to save people.

The sentiment common to dozens of riders was deep frustration with a rail system that they said generally runs well but is terrible at managing emergencies.

To carry out the orders of the Chief who is in supreme command at all fires and emergencies.

The program is the newest in a whole class of television shows, spawned by "Rescue 911," that attempt to give viewers a behind-the-scenes look at emergencies.

St John provides volunteer first aid services at events and emergencies.

He has become a fixture at emergencies both large and small.