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May 31, 2026 · People

High-Rise Rescue Operations: How Firefighters Reach Upper Floors

When a fire breaks out on the upper floors of a high-rise building, the question of how emergency responders reach trapped occupants becomes…

April 19, 2026 · People

Fire Safety for Elderly and Disabled in High-Rise Buildings

High-rise fires pose a disproportionate threat to elderly residents and people with disabilities. While able-bodied individuals may be able to…

April 19, 2026 · People

The Best Firefighter Movies and TV Shows of All Time

Firefighters have captured the imagination of audiences around the world for decades. From the adrenaline-fueled chaos of battling towering infernos…

March 11, 2026 · People

How Building Managers Can Improve Fire Safety Culture in High-Rise Communities

The fire safety of a high-rise building depends on more than its physical systems — sprinklers, alarms, and stairwells are only as effective as the…

March 11, 2026 · People

Survivors Who Escaped High-Rise Fires Tell Their Stories

The voice on the other end of the phone was calm, almost detached, as if describing events that had happened to someone else. But the details were…

March 11, 2026 · People

Firefighters Who Saved Lives in High-Rise Fires: Stories of Courage

Behind every high-rise fire statistic is a human story — of fear, of loss, and often, of extraordinary courage. The men and women who fight fires in…

April 18, 2018 · People

THE FIRST FIRE DEPARTMENTS | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

The history of fire and firefighting dates back 1000's of years. From the time man accumulated the knowledge of how to start a fire, fire-related…

April 10, 2018 · People

AVNER FARKASH MEETS GOV. MIKE PENCE | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

Indiana Governor Mike Pence was sworn into office in 2013 and has already been mentioned as a potential Republican candidate for the 2016…

April 10, 2018 · People

FAMOUS PREPPERS | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

Many famous people, celebrities and others, have advocated for prepping and have spoken of the importance of being ready for any disaster situation.…

April 10, 2018 · People

BEYONCE; JUMPS OFF THE TALLEST BUILDING IN NEW ZEALAND | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

BEYONCÉ ON A STOP ON ONE OF HER RECENT WORLD TOURS TOOK SOME TIME OFF TO JUMP FROM THE SKY TOWER IN AUCKLAND, NEW ZEALAND. THIS TOWER IS THE TALLEST…

April 10, 2018 · People

AMOUS FIREFIGHTERS | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

These 8 individuals, famous for one reason or another, have all suited up as firefighters. Learn more about them below: TONY ABBOT Prime Minister…

April 10, 2018 · People

BEAR GRYLLS TRIES ESCAPING A HIGH-RISE FIRE | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

Edward Michael "Bear" Grylls has become perhaps the world's most famous survivalist and is widely known for his television series Man vs Wild which…

April 10, 2018 · People

6 CELEBRITIES WHOSE HOMES CAUGHT FIRE | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

Fire can break out in anyone’s home, even in the homes of the rich and famous. Whether electrical fires, lightning strikes, wildfires, or even lint…

April 10, 2018 · People

TOM CRUISE TAKES ACTION TO NEW HEIGHTS | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

From the beginning, you knew Tom Cruise was going to be a star. Starting with movies such as Risky Business and The Color of Money, you could see…

April 10, 2018 · People

5 ACTORS WHOSE MOVIE CHARACTERS NEEDED A SKYSAVER | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

Throughout cinema history there have been countless characters that absolutely would have benefited from owning a SkySaver. I’m not even referring to…

April 10, 2018 · People

THE BEST FIREFIGHTING TV SHOWS | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

There are plenty of TV shows about cops, but what about firefighters? There really aren’t a lot of them, especially compared to shows about other…

April 10, 2018 · People

4 CELEBRITIES THAT RESCUED PEOPLE FROM FIRE | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

Behind all of their fame, talent, and looks, celebrities are just normal human beings like you and me. As "Us Weekly" shows, celebrities tie their…

April 10, 2018 · People

8 GREAT MOVIE SURVIVORS OF MODERN CINEMA | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

There's something about survival movies that make them way more intense than any genre. The constant possibility of the main character dying…

April 10, 2018 · People

5 CELEBRITIES WHO SURVIVED NEAR DEATH ENCOUNTERS | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

As mentioned in a previous blog post , celebrities are NOT invincible. They can encounter emergency situations (like fire) just like the rest of us.…

April 10, 2018 · People

8 AMAZING FACTS ABOUT FIREFIGHTERS THAT YOU DIDN'T KNOW | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

Firefighters are some of the most fearless and brave people, choosing to work in a job that can get them killed on any given day, rather than an…

April 10, 2018 · People

MEMORABLE MOVIE FIREFIGHTER PERFORMANCES | SKYSAVER RESCUE BACKPACKS

A new firefighter movie is on the way, with the upcoming film No Exit casting Josh Brolin and Miles Teller as the lead roles (with Jeff Bridges and…

November 28, 2017 · People

Introducing The SkySaver Family Line | SkySaver Rescue Backpacks

The SkySaver Family Line is now available! These brand new evacuation solutions include harnesses for babies , toddlers , and pets , which attach to…

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