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-U.S.A.R. - Urban Search & Rescue-
The West Covina Fire Department provides Urban Search and Rescue (USAR) services to the community.

In order to manage large urban area disasters like the Federal Building Bombing in Oklahoma City or collapsed buildings from an earthquake here in Southern California, West Covina firefighters have been specially trained to deal with complex technical rescue incidents.

West Covina firefighters participate as members of the Foothill USAR team made up of firefighters from several San Gabriel Valley Fire Departments, some of which responded to and provided rescue services on the scene of the Oklahoma City Bombing.

Within the City of West Covina, the USAR team will be used for technical rescue incidents caused by earthquake, structural collapse, high-rise rescue, over-the-side rescue, bridge collapse, swift-water rescue, construction site accidents and similar rescues that require specialized training and equipment.

The USAR team has developed procedures and tactics for swift-water rescues in our steep-wall washes and has provided training in Rescue Systems for the entire West Covina Fire Department without the need for additional training funds.

Whether its removing a stuck ring from a swollen finger or cutting through a collapsed building, the West Covina Fire Department USAR team is committed to the highest level of efficiency, training, and innovative strategies in order to provide the highest level of life-saving services to our customers.

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