The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Aircraft Fire & Rescue Emergencies
Host Bob Duemmel talks with Greater Rochester, N.Y., International Airport Fire Chief Todd Bane about aircraft fire and rescue response.
The two discuss the plans that are in place at airports in the event of a crash, the work behind the scenes to prepare the responders and cover the various agencies who are a part the investigation of an aircraft incident.
Listeners will learn some tips for local agencies motivating them to get together with their airport counter parts to training and prepare before an incident occurs in their community.
About the Author
Bob Duemmel
Bob Duemmel was the technical rescue editor for Firehouse Magazine and Firehouse.com. A deputy coordinator for Special Operations in Monroe County, NY he recently retired as a captain with the City of Rochester Fire Department. Bob's involvement in technical rescue is very diverse. He is the Plans Manager for New York Task Force-2 USAR Team, a member of the Western New York Incident Management Team and a member of the New York State Technical Rescue curriculum development team. He is a nationally certified instructor with a focus on technical rescue programs. He has delivered training to fire service, industrial, military and international rescue teams and has assisted with exercise evaluation for the United Kingdom and the European Union's USAR program. Bob has also participated in numerous USAR exercised as both a participant and evaluator. He hosted “The Buzz on Technical Rescue” podcast.