Buried Alive Rescue
EMS staff from CDS rescued 50yo Mario Antonio Ramirez after he was buried under a wall that he was working on when it fell apart. The incident happened at la 23ª. Avenida Norte and cross…
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Landslide Recovery
Urban Search and Rescue was dispatched this morning to rescue two workers when they were building a retaining wall on Conchagua, Santa Elena, Antiguo Cuscatlán. One of the workers was still alive when Comandos started…
Comandos Leave for Mexico
With their faith in God and the courage of a typical Comando this morning, a small contingent from our main base left this morning to Mexico City to join in on Search and Rescue/Recovery efforts…
Comandos Head to Mexico due to Earthquake
El Salvador’s USAR team which is composed of members from Comandos de Salvamento are heading to Mexico City in collaboration with other groups in order to help the public that were affected by two earthquakes.…
Comandos Awarded Recognition by President of El Salvador
CDS were presented with face to face presidential recognition for the heroic work the institution did at the treasurery department 4th level fire last July 7th where 4 people died. During a formal ceremony, President…
Two Trapped by a Fallen Tree
CDS rescue team were immediately dispatched to the North Tikal neighborhood where two youth were trapped by a fallen tree. 12yo Brandon Steven Ramos and Jaison Vladimir Alfaro of 13 years suffered various injuries. They…
Another Extrication Operation for Comandos
The CDS extrication team was immediately dispatched to assist 39yo Jose Palacios Casco and 37yo Gustavo Ángel Hernández when their microbus with plates 141-305 crashed into a CAESS truck who had been working along the Ejército…
SAR Recovery in Alcelhuate River
The Comandos de Salvamento High Angle Rescue Unit and the Bomberos Nacionales were able to rescue a patient who fell in the Alcelhuate River after he fell walking along the Venezuela Blvd near the La…
High Angle Rescue
4 Vision was on hand the other day to document our work in helping rescue a geriatric patient. https://www.facebook.com/4vision/videos/1876984998985627/ Comandos de Salvamento siempre al rescate
100 Meter High Angle
57yo Rigoberto Mollina Rugamas was rescued by the Comandos de Salvamento High Angle SAR team after falling down a steep bank in Cuscatancingo. The rescue was challenging with the litter due to the length of…
CDS and Salvadoran Air Force Helivac
Comandos de Salvamento has built a collaborative relationship with the Salvadoran Air force and now offers Community Helivac services for those caught up in acute emergencies. CDS First Responders collaborate with the FAS to remain…
Geriatric Rescue
The High Angle Rescue team from Comandos de Salvamento was able to rescue 77yo MarÍa Francisca Orellana de after she accidentally fell into a 30 meter deep well in the Community of El Plan within la…
