by Miguel Ferrer | Apr 7, 2025 | Miguel Ferrer, Education
Urban disasters, whether caused by natural forces or human activity, demand quick and coordinated responses to save lives and mitigate damage. Behind the scenes of these life-saving efforts is a robust federal support system, working to ensure that urban search and...
by Miguel Ferrer | Mar 31, 2025 | Education, Miguel A Ferrer, Miguel Angel Ferrer, Miguel Ferrer, Retired Fire Captain
Crossing Oceans, Sharing Purpose: Lessons from Japan’s Most Advanced Rescue Teams As a retired fire captain and federal instructor with over three decades in Urban Search and Rescue (USAR), my recent journey to Japan wasn’t just a cultural exchange—it was an...
by Miguel Ferrer | Mar 20, 2025 | Miguel Ferrer, Education
Technology has revolutionized urban search and rescue (SAR) operations, enabling faster, more efficient, and safer responses to emergencies. For medical specialists, these advancements are particularly transformative, providing tools that enhance diagnosis, treatment,...
by Miguel Ferrer | Mar 5, 2025 | Education, Miguel A Ferrer, Miguel Angel Ferrer, Miguel Ferrer, Retired Fire Captain
In emergency management, preparedness is everything. Whether responding to natural disasters, large-scale incidents, or public health crises, first responders and incident management professionals must have the skills, knowledge, and confidence to lead under pressure....
by Miguel Ferrer | Feb 11, 2025 | Miguel Ferrer, Education
Medical team training is the cornerstone of preparing urban search and rescue (SAR) teams to handle the challenges of real-world disasters. For medical specialists, the transition from theoretical knowledge to practical application can be daunting, but it is essential...
by Miguel Ferrer | Feb 5, 2025 | Miguel A Ferrer, Education, Miguel Angel Ferrer, Miguel Ferrer
For over three decades, my career has been dedicated to fire rescue, emergency response, and disaster management. I have led teams through some of the toughest situations—hurricanes, building collapses, and national disasters—always focusing on saving lives, training...
