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Graveyard shift
On the perilous stretch of water where the Columbia river meets the Pacific, the US Coast Guard is refining the art of preparation. Can our reporter ride the wave?
Blazing a trail
The towns around Bozeman, Montana, are flying to the rescue of wildfire-hit communities in the US.
Call of the wild
In the rugged wilderness of Alaska, people can easily become lost. Thankfully, a trusty pack of dogs and their human handlers are ready to help should something go awry.
In Europe, national volunteer forces are proving their worth
When Germany's border with Poland closed due to coronavirus, traffic backed up dangerously. Andreas Heinrich, head of Germany's volunteer force THW, was deployed to help manage the crisis with emergency services.
What a relief
When it comes to disasters, the first few hours are crucial. The better the kit, the greater the chance of saving lives. But is it time for a permanent rapid reaction force?
