The Buzz on Technical Rescue: First Responders and Confined Space Entry

After a series of incidents where firefighters were seriously injured upon entering hazardous atmospheres at confined space incidents, this edition of The Buzz on Technical Rescue focuses on safety for first-due companies.

Host Bob Duemmel talks with retired Captain Pete Rizzo, who is president of Tech Rescue Corp.

The two discuss a wide variety of concerns that all responders consider before attempting a rescue, especially at confined space incidents. Whether it's the air quality, level of toxic fumes/gases or one of the other two dozen pre-entry concerns, this podcast is a valuable resource for all firefighters.

Rizzo reaffirms his concerns when it comes to engine and ladders companies involved with high risk/low response technical rescue incidents and the overall dangers that crews face. Download a series of checklists from Tech Rescue Corp. below.