The Buzz on Technical Rescue: Ron Moore's Extrication Top 10

University of Extrication author Ron Moore about his "Top 10 List" for extrication concerns. Ron developed the list to help responders focus their training on the most critical elements of vehicle extrication and safety.
Nov. 11, 2010
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Host Bob Duemmel talks with University of Extrication author Ron Moore about his "Top 10 List" for extrication concerns. Ron developed the list to help responders focus their training on the most critical elements of vehicle extrication and safety.

Ron shares ideas about airbag safety, vehicle stabilization, training and high strength steel. Bob and Ron also talk about the new electric and hybrid vehicles and how responders need to be properly trained to avoid coming in contact with the dangerous high voltage lines, fuel cells and other features.

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Bob Duemmel
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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.

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