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08 September 2026

How an Earthquake is Measured: Magnitude, Intensity, Depth, and What They Really Mean

How is an earthquake measured? Discover what magnitude, intensity, depth, epicenter, and hypocenter mean, what the difference is between the Richter scale and moment magnitude, and why two earthquakes of the same magnitude can have very different effects.

26 August 2026

SICOR EOM: New Protective Helmets for Bomberos Búsqueda y Rescate España

Bomberos Búsqueda y Rescate España incorporates new SICOR EOM helmets to enhance the protection of its teams in search and rescue operations, technical rescue, working at height, and wildland firefighting.

20 August 2026

GLS Spain and Search and Rescue Firefighters: a solidarity collaboration to continue helping in emergencies

Search and Rescue Firefighters and GLS Spain join forces through the Solidarity Transport program to facilitate shipments from our online store. Every purchase of NGO products contributes to financing our resources and our work in search, rescue, and emergency assistance.

17 August 2026

How to Collaborate with BBRE: New Solidarity Store and Ways to Become a Member

BBRE presents new ways to collaborate with its search, rescue, and humanitarian aid work. You can now visit our solidarity store, purchase NGO products, and contribute to our projects, as well as become a member through monthly contributions or make a one-time donation. Every contribution helps us stay prepared for future emergencies.

11 August 2026

Venezuela Earthquake: A Veteran Rescuer's Experience After Years of International Missions

What changes when a rescuer accumulates years of experience in major emergencies? In this interview, a veteran member of BBRE recounts his experience on the international search and rescue mission following the Venezuela earthquake, the challenges of working among collapsed structures, and the lessons learned only after years of intervention in catastrophes.

11 August 2026

The Psychological Impact of Rescue Operations: Firefighter Mental Health

Catastrophic rescue operations leave a deep mark. Discover how firefighters manage stress, trauma, and the return home.

04 August 2026

Interview with the Emergency Coordinator in Venezuela: How an International Rescue Mission is Planned

How is an international search and rescue mission coordinated after a major earthquake? In this interview, the emergency coordinator of the NGO Bomberos Búsqueda y Rescate España (BBRE) explains how an international deployment is planned, the importance of logistics, coordination among USAR teams, and the decisions that shaped the intervention in Venezuela.

24 July 2026

Venezuela Earthquake: BBRE President Recounts an International Search and Rescue Mission

Discover an insider's perspective on the international search and rescue mission following the Venezuela earthquake. In this interview, the president of the NGO Firefighters Search and Rescue Spain (BBRE) shares the challenges of coordinating a USAR team, the toughest decisions, and the impactful experiences from an intervention where every minute could mean saving a life.

17 July 2026

What Do Firefighter Marks on Buildings After an Earthquake Mean? The INSARAG Methodology for Coordinating International Rescues

After an earthquake, it's common to see buildings marked with spray-painted symbols, numbers, and letters. While they may seem like simple marks, they are part of the INSARAG methodology, an international system used by USAR teams to coordinate search and rescue operations in collapsed structures. Discover what they mean, why they are so important, and how they help save lives.

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